What makes you valuable as a 1099
Here is what is going to make you valuable as a solo 1099 federal sub-contractor, most of which you can influence or control:
- In demand technical skills
- Valuable soft skills (communication, organization, etc.)
- Willingness to do things others won't (work onsite full time vs remote)
- Great client relationships
- Constrained labor supply (people with high level security clearances)
- Growing industry that uses your skills
- A confident, friendly personality
You know what won't make you valuable? Having the best company name or website or the perfect administrative system.
Focus on what makes you valuable and then getting a 1099 gig will be easy.
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