The Weekly Independent: April 9, 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.

• USA Today explores how independent contractors can budget for taxes and avoid unexpected bills.

• Five ways to attract new clients to an established consulting business.

• This podcast from the McKinsey Global Institute looks at how automation will affect jobs, skills, and wages.

• What HR leaders need to know about the new changes to the tax code.

• Use these 8 apps to manage your time, achieve your goals, and master productivity.

• 3.9 million Americans, including freelancers, now work from home at least half the week, according to a new report.

• This proposed California law would establish portable benefits for gig companies.

• Follow these 8 tips to boost your productivity and profit.

• Entrepreneur explores why the gig economy is a net positive.

• Self-employed workers are happier than traditional employees, new research finds.

• If you haven’t filed your taxes yet, don’t rush through them CNBC says.

• This new startup is helping freelancers get paid.

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