> How it works
The IFA makes one-person firms behave like multi-people firms
You retain your autonomy. The IFA provides the missing infrastructure: continuity, credibility, shared standards and collective representation.
How the IFA works in practice:
- Shared standards for genuine B2B relationships
- Built-in continuity without employment
Substitution & Continuity
Substitution & Continuity - Stay reliable without becoming employed
When a member is unavailable, the IFA helps them:
- Source qualified substitutes quickly
- Transfer knowledge and scope cleanly
- Maintain delivery standards
- Protect client relationships
This is a practical system designed to reduce risk for both members and clients.
Standards & Contracts
Standards & Contracts - Clear, business-first contracting
IFA tools are designed for genuine B2B service relationships:
- Scope-first contracts
- Defined deliverables and outcomes
- Autonomy and tool independence
- Continuity provisions
- Professional responsibility
Collective Leverage
Collective Leverage - A shared voice changes the bargaining position
Independent professionals are easy to ignore individually. Collectively, they become a recognised stakeholder group.