MBO Partners Launches Offering for Animation & VFX Community

MBO Partners presents an innovative solution that empowers creative freelancers to remain independent artists, operating their own businesses, while assuring tax compliance in their working relationships with animation studios.

January 4, 2010 (Herndon, VA) — MBO Partners, the most experienced provider of solutions making it easy for freelancers and independent contractors to work with their clients, today announced their new customized offering for the VFX / Animation community.

“This industry has recognized that the old employment model just doesn’t work. In a project driven field, the reality is that talented freelancers may be providing services to several studios in any given week or year, and traditional employment is not a good fit. And yet, the engagement of freelancers as independent contractors is detrimental to both the artists and the studios they serve,” remarked Gene Zaino, President and CEO of MBO Partners. “Moreover, studios are facing large federal, state and local tax risks due to the growing trend in worker reclassification cases. We’re honored to bring our many years of experience in solving these problems to an industry that is evolving.”

MBO Partners sets freelancers up with their own tax compliant business division, and they remain free to choose their clients, negotiate rates, and take allowable business deductions for expenses. At the same time, they get many of the advantages that can be expected from working through a big company, such as access to group benefits and coverage with business insurances.

To celebrate, MBO Partners is offering a Fresh Start incentive program. Animators and VFX artists who enroll with a qualified contract between today and January 31st 2010 will receive a $100 signing bonus in their MBO Partners account. They’ll also be eligible to receive $100 for every friend they refer who also enrolls. “A new year is the perfect time to start off on a fresh tax footing; more independent contractors choose to switch to MBO Partners in January of each year than any other time. It makes business sense,” said Zaino.

Animation studios are equally excited about the breakthrough; already over a dozen notable creative houses have signed with MBO Partners. With this option, studios can maintain tax compliance with regulatory agencies while still allowing freelancers to operate independently.

A custom website helps studios and freelancers learn more; visit http://creative.mbopartners.com.

About MBO Partners

MBO Partners makes it easy for freelancers and their clients to work together. With their exclusive Portable Employer of Record service powered by the MyBizOffice® system, MBO Partners is the preferred alternative to self-incorporation for independent consultants, freelancers, 1099s, and independent contractors. For organizations that use freelance talent, MBO Partners is the most experienced provider of independent contractor payrolling, 1099 risk mitigation, and compliance solutions tailored to the needs of creative freelancers. http://www.mbopartners.com

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