The Weekly Independent: February 5, 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.

• What enterprises need to know about the direct sourcing of independent professionals—a series from Spend Matters.

• The pros and cons of self-employment for women.

• A look at how taxes are changing for freelancers, according to TheStreet.

• One in seven British independent professionals work the equivalent of 13 months each year, a new survey finds.

• How to compliantly engage independent workers.

• AARP reports on why older workers are excelling at gig work.

• Talent Economy discusses why labor force participation is down despite low unemployment rates and a war for talent.

• The key to freelance success? Hustling smarter, not harder.

• Lexology explores the future role of healthcare in the gig economy.

• Negotiate these 7 things with clients, Forbes says.

• Investopedia shares three savings options for self-employed Millennials.

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