Individuals may consider subcontracting for various reasons: to test the waters of independent consulting; to see what type of work is available and in demand and what kind of work they like; or to augment their independent consulting business. In this issue of TD at Work, Howard Prager, Joe Willmore, Rebecca Boyle, and Rick Hicks detail the ins and outs of subcontracting and why talent development professionals should consider this path. They detail: • how to get started as a subcontractor • the ways and how much subcontractors generally are paid • questions to ask when considering a subcontracting gig • land mines to avoid and tips for being successful.