The Weekly Independent: January 19, 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.

• The Wall Street Journal discusses the implications of the special-remote work visas different countries offer for digital nomads, quoting MBO’s own Global Head of International, David Cassar.
• The Jerusalem Post cites MBO Partners as it talks about the rise in the number of digital nomads in 2020. 
• Here are the latest updates on DOL’s worker classification guidelines and their impact on independent contractors.
• Start the consulting business right by avoiding these five common mistakes.
• Entrepreneur lists three essentials in order to succeed as an entrepreneur. 
• Take note of these employee misclassification penalties and how to avoid them.
• World Economic Forum identifies five themes that will define the future of work. 
• Forbes lists 10 HR Trends for the next normal of work. 
• Bizjournals discusses the importance of risk management to successfully run a business. 
• Market Watch explores how the ‘new normal’ for work is challenging what it means to be a socially responsible company.

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