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On these pages, we’ll be exploring the complex and rapidly evolving business and regulatory conditions surrounding the use or independent contractors, consultants, and 1099s. Companies of all sizes that engage independent contractors are subject to myriad risks and responsibilities for using 1099s.
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Jan 30 2012
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Top 3 Going Solo Questions Webinar Was a First!
I did pret
ty well at the college on the hill, got a first job, married, had two kids, held down a number of satisfying and progressive career roles, even launched a dot.com business that was funded and achieved some major startup milestones. All this before becoming a bona-fide “IC” (independent consultant) and then joining MBO as its first Chief Marketing Officer. Bottom line: I’m not a newbie to the work world. I share this to let you know that despite having a fair amount of experience under my belt - until last Friday, I had never, ever spoken in a Webinar and honestly probably infrequently listened in to one. I finally get what all the fuss is about, and both my colleague Sara Conde, MBO’s consultant services advisor, are hooked and ready to do it again.
Jan 23 2012
The Top Three Questions To Ask if You’re Thinking About Going Solo
We started out the year, like everyone else, making some resolutions. It’s our team’s time to give back some of what we have learned over the years about a successful foray into independent work life – like the top three questions for a person to frame up on their journey to independent work.
Jan 9 2012
5 Tips for a Successful Independent Career in 2012
We recently spent some time with a group of prospective consultants sharing the secrets of successful consulting career, during a session called “Is Independent Consulting Right for You?” The presentation and discussion included two longtime industry experts – our Director of Enrollments, Steve Arhanchet and our CEO, Gene Zaino, both of whom have worked with thousands of consultants directly to help support and launch their independent careers.
Jan 5 2012
The Rise of the Independent: Called Out as a Big Trend for 2012
At the end of 2011, (doesn’t it already feel so long ago?)the team at MBO spent time solidifying our top 5 independent work predictions for the New Year.
Dec 27 2011
Is Independent Consulting Right For You?
It’s that time of year. The cookie crumbs are all that’s left in the tin, and we’re back on the treadmill. Often, this is the time of year to reflect on career and make new decisions for the coming year.
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Dec 19 2011
A Time To Think Differently: Pro Bono Work Around The Holidays
The holiday season is a time of reflection. We, too, are looking back to some of the best consulting advice and content from over the years, to share with our readers. Happy
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Sep 16 2011
The Key to Happiness is...Work?
For at least one part of our workforce, happiness may be tied to work. That’s what our recent study on independent work in America showed. It surprised even our “independence rules” team to know that only 1-in-5 independent workers wants to return to traditional employment.
Sep 6 2011
The Year of Career Independence – On Its Way This Labor Day!
We’re still on a high from today’s launch of our inaugural study on independent work. We love that there’s been a slew of news pickup (well, we have to feel good about all the effort we put into this, right?).
Aug 30 2011
Celebrating Independence Our Way
Warning to readers: A rogue business team at MBO Partners has taken over our Blog. Expect periodic takeovers during the coming year. If you want to join them, go to their Facebook office. They are usually hanging out there.
Jul 22 2011
Finding your second consulting contract: What should you do when your contract is about to end
You’ve taken the leap. You’ve launched your consulting career and are working your first contract. Excellent! You can practically feel the freedom surging through you like a spring wind through your hair. The checks are coming in and they’re exhilarating… you definitely weren’t making this much as a W-2! You’re on your way to big things, and the millions of independent consultants, contractors, and freelancers who have preceded you – including myself – applaud your entrepreneurialism and go-it-alone spirit.
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