The Weekly Independent: October 12, 2020

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.

• Three key factors to consider in planning for retirement as an independent. 
• Harvard Business Review discusses the importance of brain-computer interfaces to the future of work. 
• Know the key differences between an independent contractor and an employee, and the many factors used to evaluate the right to control and the validity of independent contractor classifications. 
• PwC identifies five business priorities for the future of work.
• Here’s how a talent network benefits your organization.
• Bluehost survey shows nearly half of small business owners don’t see a need for physical stores.
• Five best practices organizations should consider in implementing a contingent workforce management strategy program. 
• Forbes explains how connecting digital fault lines reveal a future of business resilience. 
• Here are the three basic things you need to know about direct sourcing strategy.
• Discover these financing options available to fund your small business. 

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