Contracting rather than being directly employed by a business is not for everyone. It comes with its own pitfalls and hurdles, but the truth is that it comes with plenty of rewards and benefits too.

Many startup companies prefer to hire contractors to work with them over the standard employee approach. This is because it means that they are not hiring someone directly and having to worry about the regulations that go with that, but that they are still ensuring that they have someone who will get the work done to a high standard. 

If you are looking to work as a contractor for a startup, you will want to know a little more about the process and what you can expect. So, to help you, we have put together some of our top tips on how to get a job in a startup as a contractor in the UK.