Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to common questions about 1099reps.
- What is 1099WORK?
- 1099WORK is a marketplace that connects independent 1099 contractors with the companies hiring them across skilled trades, sales, technology, creative and marketing, healthcare, transportation, professional services, and education. Companies post contract opportunities, contractors showcase their skills and territories, and an AI Match Score pairs them based on trade, location, and work fit.
- How do companies find independent 1099 contractors?
- Companies post opportunities on 1099WORK and are matched with vetted independent contractors who already work in the relevant trade or industry and cover the territory. Built-in messaging, contracts, and virtual conventions replace cold outreach and recruiting agencies.
- How is 1099WORK different from a general job board?
- 1099WORK is purpose-built for 1099 contract work rather than W-2 employment. It includes commission and contract-based opportunity discovery, AI matching, signed independent-contractor agreements, escrow-protected payouts, and a virtual booth marketplace — none of which exist on general job boards.
- How much does 1099WORK cost?
- Contractors start free; paid contractor plans are Member $20/month, Plus $50/month, or Pro $99/month ($990/year, two months free). Companies pay flat posting subscriptions: Starter $99/month (5 active postings), Professional $249/month (12 active postings), or Premium $499/month (unlimited postings). There is no placement fee and no commission on any agreement signed through the platform. Optional add-ons include contractor verification from $89/year and AI Unlimited at $129/month.
- Does 1099WORK vet or verify its contractors?
- Yes. The Verification Program issues four tiered badges — Identity Verified, Verified Contractor, Credentialed, and Elite Verified — backed by government-ID identity checks, 1099 business entity verification, FCRA-compliant background screening through Checkr, licenses and trade credentials, safety training records, insurance certificates, and professional references. Evidence is reviewed before a badge is granted, and badges expire so status stays current.
- Does 1099WORK handle 1099 hiring compliance?
- Yes. Mandatory legal onboarding runs before any account can transact, providing independent-contractor agreement templates, e-signature with a per-document audit trail, W-9 and EIN collection, insurance certificate capture, and 1099 versus W-2 worker-classification guidance.
- Can I use 1099WORK to start working as a 1099 contractor?
- Yes. Contractors create a profile listing their trade, skills, service area, and availability, then browse matching opportunities. The platform provides contractor agreement templates, an AI assistant for outreach, and a calendar of industry events to help you build a book of work.
- Does 1099WORK use AI for matching?
- Yes. The AI Match Score combines trade and skill overlap, territory coverage, client relationships, project category fit, and historical engagement signals to rank contractor–company pairings. An AI assistant also helps contractors draft outreach and qualify opportunities.
- Is 1099WORK available in all 50 states?
- Yes. 1099WORK covers contractors and companies in all 50 US states, with dedicated landing pages for state-level and trade-level discovery.
- Who founded 1099WORK?
- Joshua Daniel Dunn and Lawrence Razzano co-founded 1099WORK to solve the structural mismatch between independent contractors and the companies that need their skills, replacing recruiter fees and cold outreach with a transparent matching marketplace.