Hi, an independent contractor who helps others to become independent too. Congratulations on this life changing journey, a difficult decision to make.
Before COVID when I was more active I wrote a comprehensive free guide on this. It's titled for project managers but it really applies to a lot of independent consultants. Here's the link: https://iqoach.com/ultimate-guide-to-becoming-a-well-paid-in...
I tried to distill my experiences from myself and my clients, hope you find it useful.
Good luck!
Sidar