Or not to be …
Contract work is not for everyone. If you are looking for a well-defined career path, then you may not be happy as a contract trainer. If you are bothered by the uncertainty of continual change and prefer the stability of a more structured work environment, then contract training is not for you.

A contract trainer
For those with the temperament to be contract trainers, there are advantages. You can bring new ideas to the table without being restricted by workplace politics or other reasons. Your objectivity can result in a more effective delivery of content and deeper understanding by learners.

Experienced contract trainers know that success requires diligence, patience, marketing, and a business mind-set. If you have decided that you want to pursue contract work, then you must run it like a business to keep income flowing. That means that you must have the ability and willingness to market yourself to potential clients. You must set up systems and processes to track time, expenses, revenues, invoices and payments. You must manage your time effectively and act professionally.