MBO Contracts 101 Webinar

MBO Partners Offers "Contracts 101" Course for Independent Consultants and Freelancers

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, entitled "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.

To register or view other MBO Partners events, visit: http://www.mbopartners.com/about/events.html

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

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