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Subject:Re: Contracting in the UK From:Leslie Bythewood <leslie -dot- bythewood -at- EROLS -dot- COM> Date:Wed, 26 Nov 1997 13:34:07 -0500
I'm not aware of any online resources that give practical tips on how to
set up and run a contracting business in the United Kingdom. But to get
an idea of the kinds of technical writing jobs that companies in the UK
are looking to fill, you might try:
www.guardian.co.uk
BTW: If you happen to know of any companies in the UK that may be
interested in parceling out documentation projects to American technical
writers on a telecommuting basis (via your agency, of course), please
let me know. I'm interested!!!
Best of luck to you in your new venture!
Leslie Bythewood
e-mail: Leslie -dot- Bythewood -at- erols -dot- com
