Source: https://deftridge.com/guides/ Title: Guides for part-time work, in plain language | Deftridge Summary: Plain-language guides: contracts, pricing, reading a brief, tax basics, fractional work and scams. Deftridge is free for professionals. Guides # Guides, plain language Short articles that answer the questions we hear most. Not legal or tax advice. - [Before you start Check your contract before you take side work Four clauses decide whether side work is allowed, and how to read them. Read](https://deftridge.com/guides/check-your-contract-before-side-work/) - [Rates How to price a task Start from the market wage, add the contractor premium and decide your floor. Read](https://deftridge.com/guides/how-to-price-a-task/) - [Tasks How to read a task brief Eight lines to check in a task brief before you say yes: outcome, load, tools, scope and acceptance. Read](https://deftridge.com/guides/how-to-read-a-task-brief/) - [Money Side income and tax: the basics What contractors in the US and UK usually have to think about. General information, not tax advice. Read](https://deftridge.com/guides/side-income-and-tax-basics/) - [Concepts Fractional, part time or freelance? Fractional, part time and freelance sound alike. Here is what each one means on Deftridge and which fits you. Read](https://deftridge.com/guides/fractional-vs-part-time/) - [Safety Stay safe from recruiting scams Real recruiters never ask for money. How to tell the difference. Read](https://deftridge.com/guides/stay-safe-from-recruiting-scams/)