If you want them for half-time, and freelancers typically increase their rates to cover down times, sales time, benefits, etc... would you not do just as well to form a company, hire them, and give them a salary?
That's more tricky if the freelancer is not a resident from the same country as my company's headquarters.
I guess tailored freelance contracts can always be crafted: monthly fixed rate, span over 12-24mo, 4-week termination notice... so that it feels salary-like. That's not an issue. The real pain is where to find the type of freelancer accepting these and with the correct mindset.
That's more tricky if the freelancer is not a resident from the same country as my company's headquarters.
I guess tailored freelance contracts can always be crafted: monthly fixed rate, span over 12-24mo, 4-week termination notice... so that it feels salary-like. That's not an issue. The real pain is where to find the type of freelancer accepting these and with the correct mindset.