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Dave Putt of MBO Partners will present a one hour online seminar
on negotiating independent consulting contracts. During the session,
participants will examine a sample contract, explore various contract
clauses such as indemnification, non-competes, and intellectual
property, and learn how to successfully negotiate contracts.

Herndon, VA – May 5, 2009 – MBO Partners, the
leading business operations platform for independent consultants and
freelancers, will offer a complimentary one-hour online seminar today
covering the basics of contracts and contract negotiation for
independent contractors. The interactive session, titled "Contracts 101: Negotiating Agreements in Your Favor," will be presented by Dave Putt, Vice President of Client Services at MBO Partners.

 “With more and more people choosing to operate as independent
consultants and freelancers, we feel it’s critical they prepare to be
their own advocate in contract negotiations,” says Putt.

Dave Putt has been a leader in strategic business management,
corporate development, and software for over 20 years, negotiating
contracts with some of the nation’s largest consulting firms on behalf
of thousands of independent consultants and independent contractors.
Currently, Putt serves on the advisory board for the Human Capital
Institute (HCI) and is an active participant in the Contract Talent
Research Practice Area at HCI.

This interactive session will include a review of sample
independent contractor agreements and a walk-through of potential traps
that independent consultants must be aware of including non-competes,
intellectual property, non-disclosure agreements, and indemnification.

Participants will be given a sample contract and glossary of
contracting terms. The event is part of an ongoing series of educational
webcasts by MBO Partners offering essential business knowledge and tips
for professionals interested in starting their own consulting
businesses. MBO Partners provides the classes as a complimentary service
to their large and growing community of independent consultants,
contractors, and freelancers. The public is welcome and invited to
attend.

About MBO Partners

MBO Partners makes it easy
for independent consultants and their clients to work together. With
their Portable Employer of Record™ service powered by MyBizOffice™, MBO
Partners is the preferred alternative to self-incorporation for
consultants, freelancers, and independent contractors. For organizations
that use contract talent, MBO Partners is the leading Independent
Contractor Engagement Specialist (ICES) and the preferred provider of
consolidated contractor payrolling, 1099 risk mitigation, and
independent contractor compliance solutions. http://www.mbopartners.com