The Weekly Independent: January 15, 2018

Staying on top of your field means staying ahead of the biggest news stories. That’s why each week we bring you The Weekly Independent, a quick-hit digest of news of note from around the web.

• Find out if you’re ready to make the leap to independent consulting.

• What the self-employed need to know about the new Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.

• The city of Los Angeles filed three new lawsuits were filed against port trucking companies, alleging port truck drivers were improperly classified as independent contractors.

• The difference between bill rate and pay rate and what you need to know to keep these commonly confused terms straight.

• Harvard Business Review gives advice on figuring out your next side hustle.

• 2018 predictions for independent contractor misclassification and compliance law.

• These are the 20 highest-paying job skills for freelancers.

• Forbes shares personal branding tactics you can leverage as a solopreneur.

• Ten common legal mistakes small businesses make and how to avoid them.

• An argument for not discounting your services—even for friends and family.

• Seven creative ways to help your small business save money.

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