The Weekly Independent: March 1, 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.

• Find out how those in the non-profit sector adapted resiliently during the pandemic from the Advantage Consulting Quarterly. 
• Here are 9 self-employed tax deductions that you should be aware of.
• Forbes gives tips on how to ‘future proof’ your job and career. 
• Smart Cities Dive discusses the implication of the UK’s Uber ruling to the global gig economy. 
• Entrepreneur reveals the 10 biggest challenges small business owners face right now. 
• Find out why independent workers lead the recent surge in professional service new business applications.
• Strengthen your workforce strategy by bringing in independent workers.
• Find out how digital nomads are helping fuel recovery in the Middle East, according to Phocus Wire. 
• The Department of Labor withdraws its opinion letter that indicated gig economy workers who offer services in a virtual marketplace are independent contractors.
• Get a deeper understanding of the difference between gross margin and net margin.

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