While most contractors will make an effort to maintain a good working relationship with their clients', sometimes this just isn't possible.

Tara Horner advises contractors on Freelance Folder to overcome client issues by starting out with a complete contract as important issues often involve payment, and if details are on paper, it should make the process go more smoothly.

Contractors should also ensure they have all of the details when they take on a client so that they can best tailor their work to the customer's needs, continues the expert.

Additionally, Ms Horner advises that contractors stay connected with clients when working on long projects. This will give the freelancer a better idea of what the client likes and does not like, and looks professional.

Contractors may want to use microblogging site Twitter to keep in touch with clients and advertise for new business.

However, Andrew Girdwood, media innovations director at bigmouthmedia, said that Twitter is still very much in its experimental stage and fits the business models of some companies better than others.