The Weekly Independent: April 5, 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.

• Follow these five billing tips for contract invoicing to present a clean and professional invoice to your clients.
• Tico Times references MBO Partners’ Digital Nomad research as it discusses how Costa Rica plans to support and become an ideal location for digital nomads.
• BloombergQuint article sheds light on the rise of self-employed individuals due to the increase of job losses during the pandemic.
• Develop efficient and effective workforce engagement strategies by understanding the dynamics of the human capital market and its similarities to the financial market.
• Hal Koss cites MBO Partner’s COVID-19 and the Rise of Digital Nomad report while discussing the expected acceleration of digital nomads, why digital nomadism is attractive to individuals, and how the world is adapting to the newest trend.
• Entrepreneur shares five strategic business lessons from five different entrepreneurs who created new opportunities in the midst of the pandemic.  
• Here are five benefits to keep in mind if you’re considering whether or not to pursue a professional certification.
• Hypepotamus mentions MBO Partners’s Digital Nomad study as it describes how Birmingham’s insured nomads provide holistic health coverage to support remote workers.
• Here’s a breakdown of two areas of greatest interest to companies that engage with independent contractors under the Protect the Right to Organize Act (the “Pro Act”).
• Forbes explores the possible characteristics of the future of work for women considering the present challenges stemming from the pandemic.

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