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Grow a Small Business
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How to Stay Competitive as an Independent Contractor

One of the most common fears as an independent contractor is the constant uncertainty of industry competition and how you are faring compared to other businesses. This is a legitimate concern, as what your competitors are doing can dramatically impact your ability to earn or maintain current clients. The first step in staying on top…

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Weekly Independent
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The Weekly Independent: November 29, 2021

Being a successful independent contractor or a Client of Choice isn’t just about doing the best work or having the best perks. It also means staying one step ahead of the curve. That’s why each week we bring you The Weekly Independent, a quick-hit digest of news of note from around the web. An MBO…

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Start a Small Business
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4 Ways to Find Independent Consulting Jobs

When you work as an independent professional, one of the biggest benefits is having the flexibility to follow your passion and choose the type of work you do. However, project frequency can ebb and flow, and it can sometimes be difficult to establish a steady stream of work. Luckily, there are many ways to keep…

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Weekly Independent
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The Weekly Independent: November 22, 2021

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Grow a Small Business
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How to Grow Your Independent Consulting Practice

You’ve taken the leap and started your own business—you have a few projects under your belt and a reliable pipeline of clients, but what’s next? There are many ways to grow your business, and your choice of how to do so will depend on many individual internal and external factors. You may want to maximize…

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Grow a Small Business
| 3 MIN READ

Close More Deals with these 3 Sales Tips for Consultants

At first glance, it seems like it would be easy to sell something you’re knowledgeable and passionate about. However, just because you’re an expert in your industry doesn’t necessarily mean you’ve developed the skills and techniques to excel in the sales aspect of your business. We all know someone who is a natural-born salesperson, but…

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State of Independence
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The Rise of the Influencer: How the Creator Economy is Giving Entrepreneurs New Independence

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit New York City and stage performances shut down, actor Marc Winski was left without an audience to entertain. The 34-year-old actor, singer and stutter-awareness influencer was, like the rest of the world, sheltering in place. And he craved a creative outlet. So, he turned to TikTok. At first, it was…

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Weekly Independent
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The Weekly Independent: November 15, 2021

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Contracts and Finance
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Top 5 Tax Write Offs for Self Employed Professionals

The ability to manage your business expenses is not just good for your company, it’s also a good income strategy as an independent professional. As a business of one, you will incur fixed costs that cannot be billed back to clients. You’ll also need to handle expenses such as health care, retirement funds, and other…

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Weekly Independent
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The Weekly Independent: November 8, 2021

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Grow a Small Business
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How to Strengthen Your Personal Brand

Branding is an essential part of marketing your services as a small business owner. Your brand defines how the outside world sees and experiences your business. It helps you reach potential clients, keep them engaged, and form a strong, lasting relationship. Your brand should also communicate what problems you can help solve and target a…

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Weekly Independent
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The Weekly Independent: November 1, 2021

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Manage a Small Business
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Do I Need a Mentor as a Consultant?

Many professionals today have turned to mentoring relationships for guidance and support. In the past, apprenticeships were once the norm in the business and professional world but they are now a practice relegated to specific industries. Internships, which have largely taken their place, are designed for the purpose of exposing an aspiring professional to their…

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Weekly Independent
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The Weekly Independent: October 25, 2021

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Workforce Management
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5 Better Ways to Engage Top Talent

Companies today are settling into new ways of managing their workforce. Many are relying more heavily on contingent workers, a pool of talent that has the flexibility and skillsets needed to fill key functions quickly and efficiently. Independent professionals are a growing group of talent, and their skills are in high demand. In order to…

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Workforce Management
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How to Turn Your Independent Workforce into a Competitive Advantage

Realize the competitive advantage of making independent talent part of your workforce strategy by creating a program to that brings top talent to your doorstep, compliantly.

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Misclassification & Compliance
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Independent Contractor Misclassification and Compliance News November 2021

As the independent workforce continues to grow, so do the issues of worker compliance and misclassification. It is important for enterprises to remain informed about the latest laws, regulations, and developments surrounding these topics. Each month, we’ll bring you the latest news stories from around the web. OHSA Suspends Implementation of Emergency Temporary Standard The…

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Weekly Independent
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The Weekly Independent: November 29, 2021

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Workforce Management
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Employment Types: Determine if You Need an Independent Contractor, Temp, or Employee

The modern workforce can consist of a variety of talent. Increasingly, businesses are relying on the independent workforce—the millions of Americans who work as contractors, consultants, freelancers, side-giggers, and more—to fill talent needs. Contingent workers can help increase organizational agility, help businesses operate at full capacity, and allow companies to develop or improve products and…

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Weekly Independent
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The Weekly Independent: November 22, 2021

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Misclassification & Compliance
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Hiring Independent Contractors: 5 Common Concerns and How to Overcome Them

If your organization is engaging independent contractors for the first time, it may feel like navigating completely new territory. You might have fears about the quality of the final product, what it’ll cost, or the productive use of time and resources—it can be hard to trust someone you’ve never worked with before. Five Benefits of…

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State of Independence
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The Rise of the Influencer: How the Creator Economy is Giving Entrepreneurs New Independence

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Misclassification & Compliance
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4 Steps to Take in a Worker Classification Audit

Any business that engages independent talent will take precautions to minimize the risk of worker misclassification, but if you do find yourself with an IRS audit letter what do you do? Because audits can result in large fines, negative press, back-tax payments, and even class-action lawsuits, the prospect of going through one can be scary.…

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Weekly Independent
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The Weekly Independent: November 15, 2021

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Workforce Management
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How to Scale Your Independent Workforce Program

If your organization is one of the many building a hybrid workforce composed of fulltime, temporary, and freelance talent, you already know the myriad of benefits independent professionals can provide—staffing flexibility, access to in-demand skills, and reduced employment costs, just to name a few. As you develop your program for finding, engaging, and managing independent…

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Workforce Management
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How to Evaluate the Right Independent Contractor Engagement Solution for Your Organization

Contingent workers are a steady economic force, bringing in-demand skills, staffing flexibility, and cost control to many enterprises worldwide. As more businesses incorporate independent talent as part of their full-time workforce, questions about how to best manage this new population of workers is high on the list for many enterprise managers. Engaging Independent Talent Through…

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Misclassification & Compliance
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Why Misclassification Risk Can’t Be Ignored

As the 38-million-strong independent workforce continues to grow, so does the issue of employee misclassification. The IRS estimates that millions of workers have been misclassified, and according to state-level studies, 10-30% of employers misclassify their employees as independent contractors. While some misclassification is unintentional due to lack of understanding about laws regarding worker classification, sometimes it is done deliberately to…

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Weekly Independent
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Marketplace Overview

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Customer Experience

Cybersecurity

Mozz Code Remediation

MuleSoft and IT Consulting

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Advantage Overview

Membership Offering

Meet The Members

Mindsumo Overview

Find Independent Talent

Independent Talent Skills

FAQs for Client Managers

Communities Overview

Meet the Mayors

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Workforce Optimization Overview

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The leading platform for independent
workforce management

Empowering enterprises
to engage premier independent professionals

The platform designed for the
independent professional workforce

MBO offers a customizable suite of business solutions to fit the specific needs of premier talent.
Build your business with the leading platform for the independent professional workforce.

Find your
next project

Find opportunities with top companies
looking for elite independent talent.

Get rewarded for sharing
innovative ideas

Team with others and
grow your practice

Deliver enterprise-scale projects
with a community of experts

Access a wide range of tips, research and tools designed to support the growth and innovation
of the independent workforce and enterprises who engage independent professionals.

Grow a Small Business
| 2 MIN READ

Weekly Independent
| 2 MIN READ

Start a Small Business
| 3 MIN READ

Weekly Independent
| 2 MIN READ

Grow a Small Business
| 3 MIN READ

Grow a Small Business
| 3 MIN READ

State of Independence
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Weekly Independent
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