What are the best companies to work for as an independent consultant?

I wouldn’t say you were an “independent consultant” if you were with Pampered Chef, thats something different. That term is actually too broad to give you any advice. I was an independent consultant for a while, but more specifically I was a software consultant. If you are looking for something like Pampered Chef, I would have a look at Amway Global. I have a friend you could talk to more about that

The “best” company to work for as an independent contractor is any company that will pay you on time. All too often the one-man or one-woman outside contractor is the entity that is paid last and paid grudgingly.

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