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Independent Contractor Misclassification and Compliance News: February, 2019
By Nathan Gibson | | Misclassification and Compliance
As the independent workforce continues to grow, so do the issues of worker compliance and ...
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Direct Sourcing: Four Benefits for Your Organization
By MBO Partners | | Direct Sourcing
Direct sourcing is a talent engagement strategy that allows companies to match highly-skilled candidates with open project opportunities using their own internal resources, bypassing the use of third-party staffing agencies ...
Continue Reading 3 Ways to Attract, Retain and Re-Engage High-Quality Independent Talent
By MBO Partners | | Workforce Management
Why Businesses Rely on Independent Talent On-demand expertise, staffing flexibility, and better control over employment costs are just a few of the many benefits independent talent offer enterprises. Today, an ...
Continue Reading What Does Independent Contractor Compliance Mean?
By MBO Partners | | Misclassification and Compliance
In order to operate legally, businesses must take steps to comply with relevant laws, policies, and regulations. Compliance takes many forms, from preventing harassment and discrimination, to safeguarding sensitive data ...
Continue Reading The Weekly Independent: August 19, 2019
By MBO Partners | | Weekly Independent
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 ...
Continue Reading Hiring Help for Your Small Business: 4 Ways to Know You’re Ready
By MBO Partners | | How to Grow a Small Business
When you set up shop as an independent consultant, you’re immediately faced with a number of questions. Will you be able to bring in enough clients to make a solid income? ...
Continue Reading Top 2 Independent Consulting Challenges and How to Overcome Them
By MBO Partners | | Contracts and Finance, Self-Employed Benefits
Working as an independent consultant and being your own boss offer a number of benefits including setting your own hours, determining your specialties, and choosing your clients. However, independent consulting ...
Continue Reading The Difference Between an Independent Contractor, Employee and Temp: When to Hire Each
By MBO Partners | | Workforce Management
When it comes to filling talent needs, organizations today have many different options. Temporary employees can fill seasonal or short-term needs, full-time employees support core business functions, and independent contractors ...
Continue Reading 4 Engagement Strategies that Reduce Misclassification Risk
By MBO Partners | | Misclassification and Compliance
The Benefits of Engaging Independent Professionals As traditional employment changes and independent work becomes part of the normal career portfolio, organizations will look for ways to incorporate independent professional talent ...
Continue Reading How Much Does It Cost to Run a Small Business?
By MBO Partners | | How to Start a Small Business
The many administrative and support tasks that must be done to effectively run a business is a big part of every independent contractor’s job. Without an organized and well-managed back office, ...
Continue Reading Direct Sourcing: Incorporating a New Strategy for Talent Acquisition
By MBO Partners | | Direct Sourcing
In today’s tight labor market, businesses are having a difficult time finding skilled talent. There are more job openings that job seekers, and it has been hard for companies to ...
Continue Reading The Weekly Independent: August 12, 2019
By MBO Partners | | Weekly Independent
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 ...
Continue Reading Contractors vs Consultants: What is the difference?
By MBO Partners | | How to Start a Small Business
There are 41 million self-employed Americans today working as consultants, freelancers, contractors and more. By 2024, we anticipate that this total number of independent workers will rise to more than ...
Continue Reading How to Turn Your Independent Workforce into a Competitive Advantage
By MBO Partners | | Workforce Management
As the independent workforce continues to grow, more organizations are realizing the vital part this pool of talent can play in their workforce strategies. According to recent research from Deloitte, ...
Continue Reading Four Tips to Secure Buy-In for Your Independent Contractor Program
By MBO Partners | | Workforce Management
Forward-thinking companies understand that incorporating independent professionals as part of their workforce is a strategy that can increase organizational agility and give them a leg up in today’s competitive market ...
Continue Reading Independent Professionals: Who They Are and What You Should Know About Them
By MBO Partners | | Workforce Management
The independent workforce is comprised of 41 million people who work as contractors, consultants, freelancers, entrepreneurs, and more. This fast-growing population includes all age ranges, genders, skill sets, and income levels, and ...
Continue Reading The Weekly Independent: August 5, 2019
By MBO Partners | | Weekly Independent
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 ...
Continue Reading Writing a Scope of Work: Actionable Tips and Techniques
By MBO Partners | | Contracts and Finance
What is a Scope of Work? Before starting a new project, independent professionals are often asked to prepare a Scope of Work (SOW) document that outlines the terms of their project and ...
Continue Reading How Do I Negotiate a Contract as an Independent Consultant?
By MBO Partners | | Contracts and Finance
In any business agreement, it is highly recommended to use a well-written contract. Contracts provide clarity, establish a relationship, and offer protection to all parties involved. For these reasons, many ...
Continue Reading 3 Things You Might Not Know About Independent Contractor Compliance
By MBO Partners | | Misclassification and Compliance
Independent work is now a viable career option for more people than ever before. At the same time, employers are facing low unemployment rate, which leads to a candidate-driven market ...
Continue Reading Independent Contractor Misclassification and Compliance News: July, 2019
By Nathan Gibson | | Misclassification and Compliance
As the independent workforce continues to grow, so do the issues of worker compliance and misclassification. It is important for enterprises to remain informed about the latest laws, regulations, and ...
Continue Reading 4 Steps to Hiring the Right Independent Professional for Your Workforce Needs
By MBO Partners | | Workforce Management
You need to find a savvy, highly-skilled independent professional who respects a strict budget and has the specific expertise you're looking for. Work needs to get done, and there’s no ...
Continue Reading The Weekly Independent: July 29, 2019
By MBO Partners | | Weekly Independent
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 ...
Continue Reading When is an Independent Contractor an Employee?
By MBO Partners | | Misclassification and Compliance
Organizations today have many different approaches to building their workforce. Traditionally, businesses relied on a base of full-time employees, perhaps supplemented by temporary workers to fill seasonal or short-term needs. ...
Continue Reading Five Independent Workforce Trends Impacting the Future of Work
By MBO Partners | | Workforce Management
The independent workforce is a valuable pool of talent, offering great benefits to businesses including in-demand skillsets, staffing flexibility, and access to knowledgeable experts without adding to company payroll. But ...
Continue Reading Independent Contractor Engagement: How to Overcome Compliance Risk
By MBO Partners | | Misclassification and Compliance
Independent contractor compliance is important to be aware of whether your business is currently using or considering using independent talent. Properly managing independent contractors is quite different than maintaining a ...
Continue Reading 4 Steps to Small Business Success
By MBO Partners | | How to Start a Small Business
Whether your goals for pursuing self-employment are financial-, lifestyle-, or interest-based, choosing to go independent means just that—you have the choice to build a business that allows you to live ...
Continue Reading The Weekly Independent: July 22, 2019
By MBO Partners | | Weekly Independent
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 ...
Continue Reading Direct Sourcing: How to Get Organizational Buy-In
By MBO Partners | | Direct Sourcing
Many enterprises today are talking about how to use direct sourcing as a way to find and engage contingent workers of all types. Direct sourcing allows managers to source talent ...
Continue Reading How to Successfully Manage Client Expectations: 4 Tips
By MBO Partners | | How to Manage a Small Business
When working with a new client or starting a new project, it can be dangerous to assume that everything is clear and that everyone is on the same page with ...
Continue Reading Should I Hire an Independent Contractor or Employee? 6 Questions to Ask
By MBO Partners | | Misclassification and Compliance
Organizations can realize many benefits from engaging independent contractors including significant financial savings, access to specialized skills and expertise, and staffing flexibility. Independent talent can be a great way to ...
Continue Reading Why Do Companies Engage Independent Professionals?
By MBO Partners | | Workforce Management
Today’s workforce ecosystem is more diverse than ever before. Enterprises are building a more dynamic workforce with a mix of salaried employees and contract or freelance talent. And the contingent ...
Continue Reading The Weekly Independent: July 15, 2019
By MBO Partners | | Weekly Independent
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 ...
Continue Reading 3 Ways to Mitigate the Risk of Non-Compliance with Independent Contractors
By MBO Partners | | Misclassification and Compliance
The independent workforce is here to stay. More than 41 million Americans are currently working independently on a full- or part-time basis and we predict that by 2027, more than ...
Continue Reading 4 Tips for Successful Independent Contractor Management
By MBO Partners | | Workforce Management
Once you have identified and engaged an independent contractor, ensuring a successful working relationship is the next important step. Managing an independent professional is significantly different than supervising a workforce ...
Continue Reading How to Market Your Skills in a Job Marketplace
By MBO Partners | | How to Grow a Small Business
Today, many independent professionals use online marketplaces as a way to find work. Marketplaces enable a transaction between a client and a contractor directly online, allowing independents to highlight their ...
Continue Reading 3 Best Practices to Avoid and Prevent Independent Contractor Reclassification
By MBO Partners | | Misclassification and Compliance
As the workforce landscape continues to evolve, enterprise managers are increasingly called on to manage traditional on-site workers, remote workers, temporary workers, and independent contractors. Due to the wide variety ...
Continue Reading The Weekly Independent: July 8, 2019
By MBO Partners | | Weekly Independent
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 ...
Continue Reading Fact or Fiction? 10 Self-Employment Myths
By MBO Partners | | How to Start a Small Business
</ifram Being your own boss, working when and where you like, and turning your passion into a career make self-employment appealing. But people are often hesitant to make the leap ...
Continue Reading Four Ways to Minimize Worker Misclassification
By MBO Partners | | Misclassification and Compliance
Worker misclassification is an inherent risk when engaging independent contractors. Businesses today must decide how to handle differing worker classification laws from federal, state, and local government agencies. Because laws ...
Continue Reading How to Work Effectively with Remote Independent Professionals
By MBO Partners | | Workforce Management
Working remotely is an increasingly popular and viable option for all types of workers, especially independent professionals. Our research finds that 4.8 million independents currently describe themselves as digital nomads: ...
Continue Reading The Weekly Independent: July 1, 2019
By MBO Partners | | Weekly Independent
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 ...
Continue Reading Independent Contractor Misclassification and Compliance News: June, 2019
By Nathan Gibson | | Misclassification and Compliance
As the independent workforce continues to grow, so do the issues of worker compliance and misclassification. It is important for enterprises to remain informed about the latest laws, regulations, and ...
Continue Reading Why the Risk of Misclassification Can’t Be Ignored
By MBO Partners | | Misclassification and Compliance
As the 41-million-strong independent workforce continues to grow, so does the issue of employee misclassification. The IRS estimates that millions of workers have been misclassified, and according to state-level studies, 10-20% of employers misclassify ...
Continue Reading 8 Ways to Simplify How You Engage Independent Contractors
By MBO Partners | | Workforce Management
Independent contractor engagement doesn’t have to be complicated. Yes, navigating the risk of misclassification can be daunting, but as the use of independent talent becomes more mainstream, so has the ...
Continue Reading How to Manage Work Overload as an Independent Contractor
By MBO Partners | | How to Manage a Small Business
Clients are a crucial part of your business success as an independent professional. Without clients, you would have no work, and therefore no income. Sounds like you should work with ...
Continue Reading The Weekly Independent: June 24, 2019
By MBO Partners | | Weekly Independent
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 ...
Continue Reading Starting an Independent Consulting Business: 3 Key Steps to Take
By MBO Partners | | How to Start a Small Business
More than ever before, the ability to be self-employed is on a lot of people’s minds. Independent work is or has been a part of nearly 48% of American's careers, ...
Continue Reading How to Create a Centralized Engagement Program for Independent Professionals: Best Practices
By MBO Partners | | Direct Sourcing
What Does a Centralized Engagement Program Include? As the demand for independent talent grows, many organizations are using their own resources to directly source top independent professionals without engaging third-party ...
Continue Reading 5 Reasons to Hire Independent Contractors
By MBO Partners | | Workforce Management
There are more than 41 million independent workers in America today. This growing workforce has increasingly become a vital source of talent for businesses. The shift to a project-based economy, ...
Continue Reading The Independent Workforce is Confident, Stable, and Tech-Savvy: A Look Into the 9th Annual State of Independence in America Report
By MBO Partners | | Independent Workforce Trends
Today’s independent workforce is strong and confident, finds MBO Partners’ 9th annual State of Independence in America Report, the longest-running, comprehensive look at the independent workforce. Independents—the 41 million adult ...
Continue Reading The Weekly Independent: June 17, 2019
By MBO Partners | | Weekly Independent
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 ...
Continue Reading What is a Talent Network and How do I Build One?
By Dustin Talley | | Direct Sourcing
As demand for independent professional talent grows, companies are increasingly turning to online marketplaces as a way to directly access talent. Independent talent themselves are also utilizing these platforms, with ...
Continue Reading How to Avoid Burnout at Work
By MBO Partners | | How to Manage a Small Business
It’s a feeling most working adults have experienced at some point in their lives: the career that was once exciting and invigorating has become a source of exhaustion, apathy, or ...
Continue Reading 3 Best Practices to Follow When Engaging Independent Professionals
By MBO Partners | | Workforce Management
Why Should You Engage Independent Professionals? More than ever before organizations are turning to independent contractors as valuable talent to supplement their workforce and achieve business objectives. More than 41 ...
Continue Reading What is Worker Misclassification?
By MBO Partners | | Misclassification and Compliance
As more companies begin to incorporate independent professional talent into their workforce, more high-profile lawsuits have been in the news—throwing the issue of worker misclassification into the spotlight. But what ...
Continue Reading The Weekly Independent: June 10, 2019
By MBO Partners | | Weekly Independent
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 ...
Continue Reading 10 Tips for Increasing Adoption of Contingent Workforce Management Policies
By MBO Partners | | Workforce Management
Independent professionals are a valuable resource to many organizations. This component of your total workforce can bring in much-needed expertise, best practices, and delivery capabilities. However, that value can be ...
Continue Reading When Creating an Independent Contractor Compliance Program is Important
By MBO Partners | | Misclassification and Compliance
Organizations are increasingly recognizing the competitive advantage, reduced cost, and unique skills on-demand talent bring to the market. Independent professionals are an economic force that will continue to grow and ...
Continue Reading How to Define and Communicate Your Expertise
By MBO Partners | | How to Market a Small Business
When first starting out as an independent professional, you may have taken a broad approach to creating your business plan, tried to cover a wide range of services, or revised ...
Continue Reading Direct Sourcing: A 101 Guide
By MBO Partners | | Direct Sourcing
The modern workforce is an evolving landscape that is moving away from the conventional 9-to-5 employee model and towards more agile, project-based talent strategy. “The traditional employer-employee relationship is being ...
Continue Reading The Weekly Independent: June 3, 2019
By MBO Partners | | Weekly Independent
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 ...
Continue Reading Independent Contractor Misclassification and Compliance News: May, 2019
By Nathan Gibson | | Misclassification and Compliance
As the independent workforce continues to grow, so do the issues of worker compliance and misclassification. It is important for enterprises to remain informed about the latest laws, regulations, and ...
Continue Reading Building the A-List: What to Think About When Re-Engaging Independent Contractors
By Bunker | | Workforce Management
Have you ever worker with an independent professional that you wished you could hire on the spot and have around full-time? It’s a blessing and a curse when truly exceptional ...
Continue Reading 5 Ways to Present Client Testimonials
By MBO Partners | | How to Manage a Small Business
Client referrals and recommendations are a great marketing tool for independent professionals. Testimonials give your business credibility and are particularly helpful for prospective clients who may be considering your services. ...
Continue Reading The Weekly Independent: May 28, 2019
By MBO Partners | | Weekly Independent
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 ...
Continue Reading 4 Self-Employed Tax Advantages
By Taxfyle | | Contracts and Finance
Being self-employed may not always be simple, but it definitely has its rewards. Doing what you love and having the flexibility that comes with being your own boss can certainly ...
Continue Reading The Cost of Worker Misclassification
By MBO Partners | | Misclassification and Compliance
As more companies begin to integrate independent professional talent into their fulltime workforce, the risk of worker misclassification increases. Whether your business has been engaging independent contractors for years or ...
Continue Reading 5 Benefits of Contractor Management Outsourcing
By MBO Partners | | Workforce Management
As today’s workforce continues to move away from traditional employment and towards an independent contracting model, your company is likely to tap into this valuable talent resource soon—if it hasn’t ...
Continue Reading How to Be Your Own Boss
By MBO Partners | | How to Grow a Small Business
One of the biggest perks of becoming an independent professional is getting to be your own boss. While there are a lot of rewards that come with this power, being ...
Continue Reading The Weekly Independent: May 20, 2019
By MBO Partners | | Weekly Independent
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 ...
Continue Reading 10 Skills Independent Professionals Should Develop for the Future
By MBO Partners | | How to Manage a Small Business
Keeping your skills and knowledge current is important to remain competitive as an independent professional. As the workforce landscape continues to evolve, your skills will need to do so as ...
Continue Reading How to Write a Job Description for an Independent Professional
By MBO Partners | | Workforce Management
When looking for independent professional talent to incorporate into your workforce, there are many factors to consider. If you are engaging independent contractors for the first time, you may be ...
Continue Reading Five Reasons to Outsource Independent Workforce Management
By MBO Partners | | Workforce Management
The talent management landscape is changing. More and more companies today are turning to flexible workforce models, incorporating independent professional talent to supplement their full-time workforce with specialized skills and ...
Continue Reading 4 Ways Companies Can Attract Top Independent Professionals & Become a Client of Choice
By MBO Partners | | Workforce Management
Today more than ever, businesses must compete in a War for Talent that is not just about finding and retaining full-time employees, but also involves engaging and re-engaging top independent ...
Continue Reading The Weekly Independent: May 13, 2019
By MBO Partners | | Weekly Independent
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 ...
Continue Reading Are Independent Contractors Cost-Effective?
By MBO Partners | | Workforce Management
Many of the key benefits of incorporating independent professionals into your workforce strategy center around cost savings. For instance, independent talent can offer staffing flexibility and access to skills that ...
Continue Reading Time Management Strategies for Independent Contractors
By MBO Partners | | How to Manage a Small Business
Some of the biggest perks of independent work are freedom from corporate nine-to-five days and the ability to create your own schedule. Without a set routine, however, time management can ...
Continue Reading 5 Effective Strategies to Attract the Best Talent
By MBO Partners | | Workforce Management
In today’s project-based economy, the independent workforce is a growing and vital source of talent. Independent contractors provide access to in-demand skills without adding to company payroll, they offer staffing ...
Continue Reading How Technology is Changing Workforce Management and Increasing the Use of Independent Contractors
By MBO Partners | | Workforce Management
Why More Companies are Using Independent Workers There have been dramatic changes in the workforce landscape since the Great Recession ended in 2009. In order to embrace the new normal ...
Continue Reading The Weekly Independent: May 6, 2019
By MBO Partners | | Weekly Independent
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 ...
Continue Reading How to Overcome Barriers to Implementing an Independent Workforce Engagement Program
By MBO Partners | | Workforce Management
Companies that engage independent professionals to incorporate needed skills, specialized expertise, and on-demand talent as part of their workforce strategy stand to greatly benefit from a centralized program that is ...
Continue Reading How Much Money Do You Need to Start a Small Business?
By MBO Partners | | How to Start a Small Business
Whether you’re tired of a corporate work environment, eager to launch an innovative business venture, or simply ready to be your own boss, there are many attractive benefits to starting ...
Continue Reading Independent Contractor Misclassification and Compliance News: April, 2019
By Nathan Gibson | | Misclassification and Compliance
As the independent workforce continues to grow, so do the issues of worker compliance and misclassification. It is important for enterprises to remain informed about the latest laws, regulations, and ...
Continue Reading The Weekly Independent: April 29, 2019
By MBO Partners | | Weekly Independent
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 ...
Continue Reading 5 Ways to Refresh Your Brand as an Independent Consultant
By MBO Partners | | How to Market a Small Business
Building a brand, standing out from your competition, and communicating a unique value proposition are all challenges of being an independent professional, but can be some of your biggest opportunities ...
Continue Reading Four Benefits to Re-Engaging Independent Professional Talent
By MBO Partners | | Workforce Management
When independent professionals are satisfied with their client relationship, they are more likely to return to that same client for future work. Re-engaging with independents can save your business both ...
Continue Reading 4 Steps to Reducing Compliance Risk
By Bunker | | Workforce Management
The modern workforce has seen a dramatic shift away from the salaried 9-5 employee, and towards a mosaic of independent contractors engaged by enterprises for specific projects. While the gig ...
Continue Reading How to Implement a Direct Sourcing Strategy
By MBO Partners | | Direct Sourcing
Business today can realize significant cost savings as well as increased output and efficiency by engaging independent professional talent on a project-basis. According to research from Deloitte, nearly 64% of ...
Continue Reading The Weekly Independent: April 22, 2019
By MBO Partners | | Weekly Independent
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 ...
Continue Reading Why Attracting Independent Talent is Different Than Recruiting Employees
By MBO Partners | | Misclassification and Compliance
The independent workforce represents a very different pool of talent than traditional employees. In order to successfully attract, retain, and re-engage independent contractors, it is important for companies to build ...
Continue Reading 6 Tips for Building and Maintaining Client Relationships
By MBO Partners | | How to Manage a Small Business
It’s common for independent professionals to focus their resources on gaining new business. However, new projects don’t always mean new clients. Building strong relationships with existing clients can set you ...
Continue Reading Independent Contractor vs Employee: 10 Key Differences for Classifying Workers
By MBO Partners | | Misclassification and Compliance
Laws, tests, and definitions of what differentiates independent contractors from employees are full of nuances and exceptions. With the constant small tweaks and adjustments to laws and varying tests from ...
Continue Reading 5 Tips to Effectively Implement a Contingent Workforce Program
By MBO Partners | | Workforce Management
Today’s workforce includes 42 million independent professionals—contractors, freelancers, consultants, and more who work with small, medium, and large organizations. Including independent contractors as part of your workforce strategy comes with ...
Continue Reading The Weekly Independent: April 15, 2019
By MBO Partners | | Weekly Independent
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 ...
Continue Reading Managed Service Provider (MSP) vs. Vendor Management System (VMS): What is the Difference?
By MBO Partners | | Workforce Management
HR and business leaders are experiencing pressure to improve service, move faster, and find new skills in their workforce. With a need to shift strategies to better meet business goals, ...
Continue Reading 6 Ways to Build and Manage a Talent Pool of Skilled Independent Professionals
By MBO Partners | | Workforce Management
Building a deep bench of talent is integral to becoming a best-in-class organization. Yet many companies today continue to rely on traditional methods without taking the current workforce landscape into ...
Continue Reading 5 Ways to Make Filing Self Employed Taxes Easier
By MBO Partners | | Contracts and Finance
Life as an independent professional involves a different approach than that of a full-time employee, and the same can be said for independents come tax time. Since many independents receive ...
Continue Reading Coverages, Exclusions, and Endorsements Independent Professionals Should Know
By Bunker | | Contracts and Finance
If you’re an independent professional, you’ve likely gotten a contract that required business insurance. While the flexibility and autonomy of working independently are a large part of what draws so ...
Continue Reading The Weekly Independent: April 8, 2019
By MBO Partners | | Weekly Independent
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 ...
Continue Reading Employee vs. Contractor: Worker Classification and the IRS
By MBO Partners | | Misclassification and Compliance
As the 42-million-strong independent workforce continues to grow, so does the issue of employee misclassification. The IRS estimates that millions of workers have been misclassified, and according to state-level studies, 10% to 20% of employers ...
Continue Reading How to Give Yourself a Performance Review
By MBO Partners | | How to Manage a Small Business
Many traditional employees associate the words “performance review” with dread or anxiety. This is because performance reviews are often time-consuming sessions where employees feel scrutinized or criticized. So, why should ...
Continue Reading Employment Types: Independent Contractor, Temp, Employee
By MBO Partners | | Workforce Management
There are a wide variety of ways companies can build their workforce today. Increasingly, businesses are relying on the independent workforce—the 42 million Americans who work as contractors, consultants, freelancers, ...
Continue Reading 4 Proven Sources for Building a Talent Network
By Dustin Talley | | Direct Sourcing
Before we dig in, let’s talk about quality, quantity, and size of your talent network. If you’ve ever posted an opening to a job board, then you’re aware of the ...
Continue Reading The Weekly Independent: April 1, 2019
By MBO Partners | | Weekly Independent
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 ...
Continue Reading Independent Contractor Misclassification and Compliance News: March, 2019
By Nathan Gibson | | Misclassification and Compliance
As the independent workforce continues to grow, so do the issues of worker compliance and misclassification. It is important for enterprises to remain informed about the latest laws, regulations, and ...
Continue Reading Gross Income vs Net Income: What is the Difference?
By MBO Partners | | Contracts and Finance
Gross income and net income are two important numbers to know when it comes to understanding how your business is doing and paying taxes as an independent professional. Because gross income ...
Continue Reading How to Remove the Barriers of Independent Contractor Compliance
By MBO Partners | | Misclassification and Compliance
Self-employment is not only a growing career choice for 42 million Americans, but companies on the whole are also increasingly recognizing the many benefits independent professionals provide and are incorporating ...
Continue Reading How Your Organization Can Benefit from a Direct Sourcing Strategy
By MBO Partners | | Direct Sourcing
Today, organizations have unprecedented access to a 42 million strong pool of independent professional talent. And that talent comes in more shapes and sizes than ever before—contractors, consultants, freelancers, side giggers, and ...
Continue Reading The Weekly Independent: March 25, 2019
By MBO Partners | | Weekly Independent
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 ...
Continue Reading Hiring Independent Contractors: 5 Common Concerns and How to Overcome Them
By MBO Partners | | Misclassification and Compliance
It’s not uncommon to experience some nervousness when engaging an independent professional for the first time. Whether you have fears about the quality of the final product, what it’ll cost, ...
Continue Reading Three Cost Savings of Direct Sourcing
By MBO Partners | | Direct Sourcing
Today’s workforce ecosystem is more diverse than ever before. Companies are increasingly shaping their workforce strategy around the expanding independent workforce, finding not only financial benefits, but also value in ...
Continue Reading 5 Risks of Hiring Independent Contractors
By MBO Partners | | Misclassification and Compliance
Over the next five years, we predict that 58% of the U.S. workforce will be independent, or will have worked independently. This growing trend of independent work is not only a valuable ...
Continue Reading The Weekly Independent: March 18, 2019
By MBO Partners | | Weekly Independent
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 ...
Continue Reading Leading a Project Kickoff Meeting: 5 Tips for Success
By MBO Partners | | How to Grow a Small Business
The contracts are signed and the budget is approved. You’re now officially on board and it is time to get to work! Starting your project with a kickoff meeting is a great ...
Continue Reading 5 Things Independent Professionals Value in a Client Relationship
By MBO Partners | | Workforce Management
With each passing year, the nature and culture of independent work is growing more complex and sophisticated. Today, nearly 42 million Americans work outside of traditional employment as independent contractors ...
Continue Reading The Weekly Independent: March 11, 2019
By MBO Partners | | Weekly Independent
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 ...
Continue Reading Independent Contractor Misclassification and Compliance News: February, 2019
By Nathan Gibson | | Misclassification and Compliance
As the independent workforce continues to grow, so do the issues of worker compliance and misclassification. It is important for enterprises to remain informed about the latest laws, regulations, and ...
Continue Reading 4 Tips and Tools for Keeping Track of Your Expenses as an Independent Contractor
By Taxfyle | | Contracts and Finance
If you’ve been an independent contractor for more than a year, you know how fun it can be to gather up your expenses come tax time. This is definitely one ...
Continue Reading The Weekly Independent: February 25, 2019
By MBO Partners | | Weekly Independent
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 ...
Continue Reading Three Trends Changing the Way We Work
By MBO Partners | | Independent Workforce Trends
Today’s work environment is an evolving landscape. The convergence of emerging technologies, changing worker preferences, and a strong economy and tight job market make it harder for companies to find ...
Continue Reading 4 Ways Companies Can Become More Agile in Workforce Management
By Bunker | | Workforce Management
What is an Agile Enterprise? An agile enterprise is an organization or business that moves quickly; one that acts and reacts in a rapid manner. In a business climate obsessed ...
Continue Reading The Weekly Independent: February 18, 2019
By MBO Partners | | Weekly Independent
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 ...
Continue Reading The Weekly Independent: February 11, 2019
By MBO Partners | | Weekly Independent
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 ...
Continue Reading How to Avoid an Independent Contractor Misclassification Audit
By MBO Partners | | Misclassification and Compliance
With growing awareness of independent worker rights, high-profile employee misclassification lawsuits, heightened scrutiny from government agencies, and more frequent use of independent contractors, there is an increased risk of being audited for worker misclassification. ...
Continue Reading Achieve Workforce Agility by Engaging Independent Contractors
By MBO Partners | | Workforce Management
As the independent workforce continues to steadily increase year after year, it is quickly becoming an indispensable source of talent for business. More than 40% of workers in the U.S. are now employed ...
Continue Reading The Weekly Independent: February 4, 2019
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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 ...
Continue Reading Independent Contractor Misclassification and Compliance News: January, 2019
By Nathan Gibson | | Misclassification and Compliance
As the independent workforce continues to grow, so do the issues of worker compliance and misclassification. It is important for enterprises to remain informed about the latest laws, regulations, and ...
Continue Reading Four Things You Should Know About Compliance for the Independent Workforce
By MBO Partners | | Misclassification and Compliance
Independent workforce compliance is important for any business that currently uses or is considering using independent talent. In order to operate legally, companies must take steps to comply with relevant laws, ...
Continue Reading The Weekly Independent: January 28, 2019
By MBO Partners | | Weekly Independent
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 ...
Continue Reading Independent Contractor Engagement Risk: What You Need to Know
By MBO Partners | | Misclassification and Compliance
According to research from Deloitte, nearly 64% of senior executives say their external workforce is important or very important in increasing organizational agility. More companies are realizing that independent talent can ...
Continue Reading Should Your Independent Contractors Have Cyber Insurance?
By Bunker | | Workforce Management
Setting insurance requirements for independent contractors can be a tricky line to walk. On the one hand, setting the requirements too low leaves you vulnerable to damages and lawsuits. On ...
Continue Reading The Weekly Independent: January 21, 2019
By MBO Partners | | Weekly Independent
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 ...
Continue Reading What is Co-Employment?
By MBO Partners | | Misclassification and Compliance
Co-employment is an important type of work arrangement to understand as independent contractors become an increasingly integral part of the workforce. Enterprises need to be aware of independent contractor compliance issues ...
Continue Reading How to Create Long-Term Value for Your Clients
By MBO Partners | | How to Manage a Small Business
As an independent professional, building lasting client relationships goes beyond simply providing advice and strategic direction. Long-term value for clients isn’t measured by how well or how efficiently you complete a project, ...
Continue Reading Determining the Cost of Your Independent Contractor Engagement Program
By MBO Partners | | Workforce Management
Independent professionals can help organizations realize a competitive advantage among their peers by providing access to specialized, in-demand talent, staffing flexibility, and better control over employment costs. In fact, in ...
Continue Reading The Weekly Independent: January 14, 2019
By MBO Partners | | Weekly Independent
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 ...
Continue Reading Why Worker Classification is Important to Independent Professionals
By MBO Partners | | Misclassification and Compliance
As the 42-million-strong independent workforce continues to grow, so does the issue of employee misclassification. The IRS estimates that millions of workers have been misclassified, and according to state-level studies, 10% to 20% of employers ...
Continue Reading How to Build a Personal Brand
By MBO Partners | | How to Market a Small Business
Whether you’re an independent professional or a Fortune 100 company, branding is integral to your identity. From your name and logo to your company slogan and reputation, it’s how the ...
Continue Reading Independent Contractor Compliance: Three Benefits to Creating a Program for Your Organization
By MBO Partners | | Misclassification and Compliance
Any business that uses independent contractor talent will benefit from a compliance program, which serves to minimize the company’s exposure to misclassification liability. By law, independent contractors represent a different ...
Continue Reading The Weekly Independent: January 7, 2019
By MBO Partners | | Weekly Independent
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 ...
Continue Reading 7 Ways To Cut Expenses
By MBO Partners | | Contracts and Finance
There’s never a bad time to check your spending and reassess your expenses. While any business budget can benefit from a little belt-tightening, as an independent contractor you deal with ...
Continue Reading 5 Ways to Build a Strong Client-Contractor Relationship
By MBO Partners | | Workforce Management
Successful projects stem from communication, clarity, and honesty. These important qualities build respect, trust, and confidence between employers and employees, and the same principles can be applied to developing a ...
Continue Reading Top Independent Contractor Compliance Stories from 2018
By Nathan Gibson | | Misclassification and Compliance
As the independent workforce continues to grow, so do the issues of worker compliance and misclassification. It is important for enterprises to remain informed about the latest laws, regulations, and ...
Continue Reading How to Develop a Website Strategy to Meet Your Goals
By MBO Partners | | How to Market a Small Business
As an independent professional, your primary goal is to find and complete projects that require your expertise and skills. However, no matter what field or industry you are in, you ...
Continue Reading The Weekly Independent: December 17, 2018
By MBO Partners | | Weekly Independent
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 ...
Continue Reading How To Give Back on a Budget as an Independent Contractor
By MBO Partners | | Contracts and Finance
Even as a business of one, philanthropy can be an important part of your brand. Not only is charitable giving a great way to give back to your community and support ...
Continue Reading Look Back, Look Forward: The Independent Workforce Year in Review 2018
By MBO Partners | | Independent Workforce Trends
As 2018 winds to a close, we at MBO Partners like to take the time to reflect in preparation for the year ahead. As is common in any fast-growing industry, ...
Continue Reading The Weekly Independent: December 10, 2018
By MBO Partners | | Weekly Independent
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 ...
Continue Reading What US Executives Must Know About IR35’s Impact in the UK for Independent Contractors
By MBO Partners | | Webinars
In this exclusive MBO Partners webinar, Gene Zaino, CEO of MBO Partners, Kevin Barrow, a partner at Osborne Clarke and leading legal expert on the staffing sector, and Fergal Lennon, ...
Continue Reading MBO Partners’ 2018 State of Independence in America Report: What it Means for Your Independent Workforce Program
By MBO Partners | | Webinars
Is your organization ready to engage top independent talent? Just how much do you know about the preferences and trends impacting today's most in-demand independent professionals? In this exclusive MBO ...
Continue Reading The Direct and Indirect Costs of Independent Contractor Engagement Methods
By MBO Partners | | Workforce Management
The independent workforce is an increasingly essential part of the talent ecosystem for many organizations. In order to realize cost savings from this valuable pool of talent, businesses need to ...
Continue Reading How to Add Self-Employed to Your Resume
By Rian Ervin | | How to Start a Small Business
When you’re your own boss, maintaining an updated resume may seem like an unnecessary—and somewhat daunting—task. But as an independent professional, having a resume on hand can help boost your ...
Continue Reading The Weekly Independent: December 3, 2018
By MBO Partners | | Weekly Independent
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 ...
Continue Reading Independent Contractor Misclassification and Compliance News: November, 2018
By Nathan Gibson | | Misclassification and Compliance
As the independent workforce continues to grow, so do the issues of worker compliance and misclassification. It is important for enterprises to remain informed about the latest laws, regulations, and ...
Continue Reading The Impact of IR35 on UK Independent Contractors: 5 Ways Your Enterprise Can Begin to Prepare
By Mark Stringer | | Misclassification and Compliance
IR35 is tax legislation in the United Kingdom aimed at classifying the tax status of self-employed professionals who work for public or private sector companies. The legislation is designed to ...
Continue Reading 6 Thought Leadership Strategies for Independent Consultants
By MBO Partners | | How to Manage a Small Business
In our social media dominated world of today, anyone with a Twitter account or a blog can call themselves an “expert” on any given subject. And that makes it tough ...
Continue Reading The Weekly Independent: November 26, 2018
By MBO Partners | | Weekly Independent
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 ...
Continue Reading How to Practice Resilience as an Independent Professional
By MBO Partners | | How to Manage a Small Business
Starting and growing your own business can be a winding and difficult road. Achieving sustainable success requires grit, discipline, and stamina to deal with all of the uncertainties that come ...
Continue Reading The Weekly Independent: November 19, 2018
By MBO Partners | | Weekly Independent
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 ...
Continue Reading Tips for Developing and Maintaining Resilience Skills in Your Daily Life
By Jessica Glazer | | How to Manage a Small Business
Leaders today need to be ready to face a range of uncertain possibilities and disruptions. This is especially true for those leading their own companies or working as independent consultants, ...
Continue Reading The Weekly Independent: November 12, 2018
By MBO Partners | | Weekly Independent
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 ...
Continue Reading 3 Reasons to Use a Written Consulting Agreement
By MBO Partners | | Workforce Management
Why You Need a Written Consulting Agreement When engaging independent contractors, it can be tempting to review the work you need done, come to an understanding, and get started as quickly ...
Continue Reading The Weekly Independent: November 5, 2018
By MBO Partners | | Weekly Independent
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 ...
Continue Reading How to Keep Business Booming During the Holidays
By MBO Partners | | How to Manage a Small Business
As the holiday season approaches, you may find business slowing down as clients become busy with travel, end-of-year objectives, or family obligations. Nevertheless, keep in mind that many businesses have budgets that ...
Continue Reading IR35 and the Private Sector: How to Prepare and Protect Your Business (GMT)
By MBO Partners | | Webinars
Is your business ready for the changes in off-payroll working in the private sector? What should you be doing now to prepare your business for the introduction of the changes ...
Continue Reading Independent Contractor Misclassification and Compliance News: October, 2018
By Nathan Gibson | | Misclassification and Compliance
As the independent workforce continues to grow, so do the issues of worker compliance and misclassification. It is important for enterprises to remain informed about the latest laws, regulations, and ...
Continue Reading The Weekly Independent: October 29, 2018
By MBO Partners | | Weekly Independent
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 ...
Continue Reading 5 Legal Requirements for Starting a Small Business
By MBO Partners | | How to Start a Small Business
Starting your own business is both exciting and challenging. After doing your research, writing a business plan or roadmap, and deciding on a business structure, you’ll want to consider the other legal ...
Continue Reading How to Build a Budget for Independent Workforce Management
By MBO Partners | | Workforce Management
Independent professionals provide in-demand skill sets, specialized expertise, and valuable external perspectives, all while allowing companies to keep existing employees focused on their core business. But what does it cost to ...
Continue Reading 5 Benefits of a Direct Sourcing Strategy for Talent Acquisition
By MBO Partners | | Direct Sourcing
To successfully source from today’s valuable talent pool of self-employed professionals, many organizations are turning away from traditional hiring models and towards new options to find and manage talent. The ...
Continue Reading The Weekly Independent: October 22, 2018
By MBO Partners | | Weekly Independent
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 ...
Continue Reading How to Attract and Retain Great Independent Talent
By MBO Partners | | Workforce Management
In today’s project-based economy, the independent workforce is a growing and vital source of talent. Independent contractors provide access to in-demand skills without adding to company payroll, they offer staffing ...
Continue Reading Three Key Themes from the 2018 SIA CWS Summit & GigE Events
By MBO Partners | | Workforce Management
Last week, the MBO Partners team traveled to Dallas, TX for two Staffing Industry Analysts events: the Contingent Workforce Strategies (CWS) Summit and the Collaboration in the Gig Economy conference. ...
Continue Reading Four Key Steps to Develop Learning Agility
By MBO Partners | | How to Manage a Small Business
The road to success as an independent professional is filled with many obstacles. In order to stay relevant and competitive within your industry, you must be willing to adapt and ...
Continue Reading How to Land a Contract with a Big Company
By MBO Partners | | How to Grow a Small Business
A contract with a large enterprise is a good way for independent professionals to start or expand their business. Large companies will often turn to the same vendors for services, ...
Continue Reading The Weekly Independent: October 15, 2018
By MBO Partners | | Weekly Independent
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 ...
Continue Reading How to Bill a Client
By MBO Partners | | Contracts and Finance
For an independent professional, there’s nothing worse than a client who doesn’t pay their invoice on time. After investing a significant amount of time and effort into completing a project, meeting deadlines, ...
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By MBO Partners | | How to Manage a Small Business
Owning and running a small business requires extensive planning, constant problem solving, and efficient networking to be successful. While developing a comprehensive marketing strategy can help you define your brand, share your ...
Continue Reading The Weekly Independent: October 8, 2018
By MBO Partners | | Weekly Independent
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 ...
Continue Reading 3 Reasons to Land Projects with Big Clients
By MBO Partners | | How to Grow a Small Business
Why Work with Big Clients? The number of high-earning independent professionals is on the rise—3.3 million full-time independents report earning $100,000 or more each year. These independents tend to work ...
Continue Reading The Weekly Independent: October 1, 2018
By MBO Partners | | Weekly Independent
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 ...
Continue Reading Independent Contractor Misclassification and Compliance News: September, 2018
By Nathan Gibson | | Misclassification and Compliance
As the independent workforce continues to grow, so do the issues of worker compliance and misclassification. It is important for enterprises to remain informed about the latest laws, regulations, and ...
Continue Reading One in Five Independents Makes More than $100,000 Annually: Here’s How They Do It
By MBO Partners | | Independent Workforce Trends
Today, 3.3 million independent workers earn more than $100,000 annually. Since MBO Partners began tracking the size and makeup of the independent workforce in 2011, this high-earning population has grown ...
Continue Reading How to Find Business Success and Work-Life Balance in a Post-Retirement Career as an Independent Consultant
By MBO Partners | | How to Start a Small Business
With extensive professional experience ranging from an active duty military career in the U.S. Army to 40 years of biomedical research and development expertise, it’s no surprise that Dr. John Frazier Glenn received ...
Continue Reading How to Set Boundaries at Work as an Independent Contractor
By MBO Partners | | How to Manage a Small Business
As an independent contractor, you’re probably familiar with the fact that when you tell people what you do for a living it’s easiest to be crystal clear about your work ...
Continue Reading The Weekly Independent: September 24, 2018
By MBO Partners | | Weekly Independent
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 ...
Continue Reading Four Practical Up-Selling Tips for Independent Consultants
By MBO Partners | | How to Grow a Small Business
McDonald's hit the upselling nail right on the head with their iconic question: "Would you like fries with that?" While independent professionals would be well advised to find a slightly more ...
Continue Reading How to Cultivate Learning Agility as an Independent Professional
By George Hallenbeck | | How to Manage a Small Business
We’ve all been there. Whether by circumstance or your own choosing, you’ve found yourself in a situation where you realize you are in way over your head. Beyond pondering “How ...
Continue Reading What is Business Credit and Why is it Important to Independent Professionals?
By MBO Partners | | How to Grow a Small Business
If you’re not sure what business credit is, you’re not alone. A report by business credit score company Nav found that 45% of small business owners didn’t know they had a business ...
Continue Reading The Weekly Independent: September 17, 2018
By MBO Partners | | Weekly Independent
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 ...
Continue Reading S Corp (S Corporation): Key Advantages and Disadvantages
By MBO Partners | | How to Manage a Small Business
One of the most important decisions you’ll make as an independent professional is choosing the right business structure for your company. There are many options for independents, each with different taxes, paperwork, ...
Continue Reading The Weekly Independent: September 10, 2018
By MBO Partners | | Weekly Independent
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By MBO Partners | | Weekly Independent
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 ...
Continue Reading 5 Ways to Communicate Effectively with Large Clients
By MBO Partners | | How to Manage a Small Business
Working with a large, enterprise client provides the potential for higher-value contracts, name recognition, and steady work. Once you land that coveted contract, client relationship management will become a part of your ...
Continue Reading Personality Traits of Successful Independent Contractors
By MBO Partners | | How to Manage a Small Business
When pursuing a new career, it can be helpful to see if your personality matches the path you want to go down. For example, networking, running a business, and managing ...
Continue Reading Section 199A Qualified Business Income Deduction: What Tax Reform Means for Small Businesses
By MBO Partners | | Contracts and Finance
In late 2017, the President signed into law the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, the biggest overhaul of the U.S. tax code in more than 30 years. One of the major ...
Continue Reading Independent Contractor Misclassification and Compliance News: August, 2018
By Nathan Gibson | | Misclassification and Compliance
As the independent workforce continues to grow, so do the issues of worker compliance and misclassification. It is important for enterprises to remain informed about the latest laws, regulations, and ...
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By MBO Partners | | How to Manage a Small Business
Whether you travel frequently or irregularly for work, navigating busy airports, snagging ground transportation, and sleeping away from your own bed is certainly not for the faint of heart. However, there are ways ...
Continue Reading Digital Nomads: Who They Are, What They Want, Are They Growing?
By MBO Partners | | Independent Workforce Trends
If you’ve ever aspired to travel the world without quitting your job, know that you’re in good company. According to new estimates from MBO Partners’ 2018 State of Independence in America research, ...
Continue Reading The Weekly Independent: August 27, 2018
By MBO Partners | | Weekly Independent
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 ...
Continue Reading How to Develop Thought Leadership as an Independent Professional
By MBO Partners | | How to Manage a Small Business
In order to be seen as a trusted leader in your industry, it is important to establish thought leadership. While creating content and finding your own voice are fundamental elements, ...
Continue Reading Worker Classification Tests and Guidelines
By MBO Partners | | Misclassification and Compliance
Questions and concerns around employee misclassification continue to grow as the independent workforce rises in number. Misclassification can lead to decreased tax collection revenue, loss of employee entitlements such as minimum ...
Continue Reading How to Manage Scope Creep
By MBO Partners | | How to Manage a Small Business
What is Scope Creep? Scope creep occurs when new provisions, tasks, or unexpected deliverables outside of an existing scope of work are added to a project. In an effort to ...
Continue Reading The Weekly Independent: August 20, 2018
By MBO Partners | | Weekly Independent
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 ...
Continue Reading 5 Client Management Tips for Independent Contractors
By MBO Partners | | How to Manage a Small Business
Maintaining client relationships is a crucial part of business as an independent contractor. Clients provide the work you need to keep your business up and running, and establishing trust and ...
Continue Reading Consulting Business Management: When to Partner With Other Consultants
By MBO Partners | | How to Manage a Small Business
As an independent contractor, you do it all—from running errands and scheduling meetings to engaging with new clients and attending networking events. All of these responsibilities can quickly overshadow your work-life balance. ...
Continue Reading Workplace Presence for Consultants
By Jae Ellard | | How to Manage a Small Business
Ten years ago, when I left my corporate job to start a mindfulness consulting company, a fellow consultant gave me some advice. He told me being a great consultant is about ...
Continue Reading The Weekly Independent: August 13, 2018
By MBO Partners | | Weekly Independent
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 ...
Continue Reading How to Stay Productive and Avoid the Summer Slow-Down
By MBO Partners | | How to Manage a Small Business
It’s common for business to slow down during the summer months between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Clients are likely enjoying vacation or waiting for the fall to begin their ...
Continue Reading Networking Tips for Small Business Owners
By MBO Partners | | How to Manage a Small Business
As an independent professional, who you know can be equally important as what you know. To ensure a steady flow of projects, it’s important to build and maintain a strong ...
Continue Reading How to Build a Better Independent Business
By MBO Partners | | How to Grow a Small Business
As a solo business owner, you have a seemingly endless list of responsibilities—from client meetings, marketing, and project management to tax filing and invoicing. Planning for the future is an important part ...
Continue Reading The Weekly Independent: August 6, 2018
By MBO Partners | | Weekly Independent
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 ...
Continue Reading How to Grow Your Client Base
By MBO Partners | | How to Grow a Small Business
When it comes to your independent business, finding a balance between managing existing clients, landing new clients, busy work periods, and much needed free time is a constant challenge. When ...
Continue Reading 5 Consequences of Independent Contractor Misclassification
By MBO Partners | | Misclassification and Compliance
Independent professionals provide organizations with access to high-quality talent, staffing flexibility, and cost savings, so it’s no surprise that the use of this talent pool has become more common in recent ...
Continue Reading Why are Soft Skills Important?
By MBO Partners | | How to Manage a Small Business
Well-rounded, highly-developed soft skills can be invaluable to business success. While soft skills can at times be more difficult to develop than hard skills—more quantifiable attributes such as web design, ...
Continue Reading Are Independent Contractors Covered by Workers’ Compensation Insurance?
By Bunker | | Workforce Management
A common question on the minds of enterprises, staffing firms, and on-demand platforms is: how do we solve for worker injury and workers’ compensation when engaging independent contractors? It’s a hot-button problem ...
Continue Reading The Weekly Independent: July 30, 2018
By MBO Partners | | Weekly Independent
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 ...
Continue Reading Independent Contractor Misclassification and Compliance News: July, 2018
By Nathan Gibson | | Misclassification and Compliance
As the independent workforce continues to grow, so do the issues of worker compliance and misclassification. It is important for enterprises to remain informed about the latest laws, regulations, and ...
Continue Reading How to Overcome Barriers to Landing New Work
By MBO Partners | | How to Manage a Small Business
Landing new opportunities is a big part of your job as an independent professional, and it is often one of the most challenging. Referrals are a top driver of opportunities, but it’s ...
Continue Reading Top 9 Self-Employed Tax Deductions You May Be Overlooking
By MBO Partners | | Contracts and Finance
Properly managing business expenses is not just good business, it’s also a good income strategy for an independent contractor. As a business-of-one, you will likely incur fixed costs that can’t ...
Continue Reading 4 Major Independent Workforce Themes at 2018 Conferences for Contingent Workforce Leaders
By MBO Partners | | Independent Workforce Trends
Contingent workforce leaders are gearing up for the heart of event season this fall, where there will be many exciting talent solutions, innovative processes, and risk-mitigation strategies to discuss and ...
Continue Reading The Weekly Independent: July 23, 2018
By MBO Partners | | Weekly Independent
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 ...
Continue Reading Should I Become a Consultant? 6 Steps to Know if You’re Ready
By MBO Partners | | How to Start a Small Business
Whether you identify as an independent contractor, self-employed professional, freelancer, or entrepreneur, there’s plenty of gratification in knowing that ultimately, you’re your own boss—you work for yourself, you call the ...
Continue Reading The Resilience Advantage
By MBO Partners | | Webinars
The pathway to success as an independent professional is not straight, flat, or smooth. It’s a twisting, uphill climb through terrain that is often difficult. Achieving sustainable success requires grit, ...
Continue Reading Adapt… or Else! Tap Into the Power of Learning Agility
By MBO Partners | | Webinars
Succeeding as an independent professional is difficult if you are focused on only doing certain things a certain way. Instead, running your own business is more like an ongoing process ...
Continue Reading Do’s and Dont’s: Networking and Marketing Your Consultancy on Social Media
By MBO Partners | | How to Market a Small Business
For independent professionals, social media is an incredibly valuable tool for both networking and marketing. As with any business tool, its success relies on knowing how to use it. Below are some ...
Continue Reading How to Write a Project Scope of Work (SOW): 6 Key Elements to Include
By MBO Partners | | Contracts and Finance
Being tasked with writing and delivering a Scope of Work (SOW) can at first seem like a daunting task. However, once you understand what goes into the various parts of the document, ...
Continue Reading The Weekly Independent: July 16, 2018
By MBO Partners | | Weekly Independent
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 ...
Continue Reading 4 Ways Using Independent Contractors Can Give Your Company a Competitive Advantage
By Dustin Talley | | Workforce Management
It’s no secret that organizations across the country have been struggling to find, engage, and retain skilled talent. In fact, 73% of CEOs say the availability of skills is a serious concern—so ...
Continue Reading How to Boost the ROI of Your Meetings with a Proven Follow-Up Strategy
By MBO Partners | | How to Manage a Small Business
When you’re self-employed, the right relationships can make or break your business. Not knowing where your next project or client is coming from can be a source of stress that ...
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By MBO Partners | | Independent Workforce Trends
</ifram Strong, mature, and evolving are words used to describe today’s independent workforce in MBO Partners 8th annual State of Independence in America Report, the longest-running, comprehensive look at the ...
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By MBO Partners | | Independent Workforce Trends
Strong, mature, and evolving are words used to describe today’s independent workforce in MBO Partners 8th annual State of Independence in America Report, the longest-running, comprehensive look at the independent ...
Continue Reading How to Get Client Referrals
By MBO Partners | | How to Manage a Small Business
Word-of-mouth is a powerful marketing tool for independent contractors—when potential clients hear about your qualifications directly from people they know and trust, it lends credibility to your reputation. But there’s an ...
Continue Reading The Weekly Independent: July 9, 2018
By MBO Partners | | Weekly Independent
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 ...
Continue Reading Work-Life Integration: How to Claim Control of Your Personal Time
By MBO Partners | | How to Manage a Small Business
One of the biggest perks of being self-employed is the ability to control when, where, and how you work. But running your own business is takes a lot of dedication, ...
Continue Reading An Independent Contractor’s Transition to Self-Employment: Wade Forbes
By Wade Forbes | | How to Grow a Small Business
One year ago, Wade Forbes, a cyber security contractor, transitioned from a traditional corporate work role to independent consulting. Now, he takes pride in the fact that the relationships he ...
Continue Reading 10 Things to Love About Being an Independent Professional
By MBO Partners | | How to Start a Small Business
From freedom, flexibility, and control, to pursuing your passion and working from anywhere in the world, there are plenty of perks to working as an independent professional. Here are our ...
Continue Reading The Weekly Independent: July 2, 2018
By MBO Partners | | Weekly Independent
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 ...
Continue Reading Three Ways to Get More Work Through Your Network
By MBO Partners | | How to Manage a Small Business
Networking is one of the keys to success for independent professionals. But for some, networking is easier said than done. While who you know is important, it’s what you do with those ...
Continue Reading Independent Contractor Misclassification and Compliance News: June, 2018
By Nathan Gibson | | Misclassification and Compliance
As the independent workforce continues to grow, so do the issues of worker compliance and misclassification. It is important for enterprises to remain informed about the latest laws, regulations, and ...
Continue Reading 6 Tips to Prevent Scope Creep
By MBO Partners | | How to Grow a Small Business
When requests for additions or changes to your project come up, saying yes can be an automatic reaction. However, that extra work can quickly add up and lead your project ...
Continue Reading The Weekly Independent: June 25, 2018
By MBO Partners | | Weekly Independent
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 ...
Continue Reading Using Non-Verbal Communication Skills Effectively to Sell Your Services
By MBO Partners | | How to Grow a Small Business
Whether you’re meeting with a potential client for the first time, giving a presentation about the services you offer, or leading a project kickoff meeting, non-verbal communication skills are incredibly important. Your ...
Continue Reading How to Approach Professional Development as an Independent Contractor
By MBO Partners | | How to Manage a Small Business
When you work as a full-time employee for an organization, it is easy to take things for granted—a steady paycheck, benefits, or a manager to keep you on task. But ...
Continue Reading Do I Need a Scope of Work (SOW) for a Consulting Project?
By MBO Partners | | Contracts and Finance
What is a SOW? A Scope of Work (SOW) is a document that defines how a project will be executed through specific tasks, activities, deliverables, and timelines. It also provides ...
Continue Reading The Weekly Independent: June 18, 2018
By MBO Partners | | Weekly Independent
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 ...
Continue Reading How to Sell Your Consulting Services
By MBO Partners | | How to Grow a Small Business
The client-consultant relationship is a two-way street. Before you begin work or sign a contract, it’s important to learn the needs and resources of your client, including what they need ...
Continue Reading LinkedIn for Consultants: Optimizing Your Profile
By Rian Ervin | | How to Market a Small Business
LinkedIn is an effective social networking platform to display expertise, build connections, and promote your services. Your profile sets the stage for your first contact with potential new clients, displaying your ...
Continue Reading How to Promote Your Business on Social Media: 5 Tips that Work
By MBO Partners | | How to Market a Small Business
From Facebook and Instagram to Twitter and LinkedIn, businesses have learned that social media marketing can produce big results. The good news for independent contractors is that social media doesn’t require ...
Continue Reading How to Write a Great “About Us” Page as a Self-Employed Professional
By Robyn Kimble | | How to Market a Small Business
A professional website should be part of every company’s marketing plan—especially if you’re working as a self-employed professional. The Internet is usually the first place potential clients will look to find a ...
Continue Reading The Weekly Independent: June 11, 2018
By MBO Partners | | Weekly Independent
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 ...
Continue Reading How to Reach Your Target Audience as an Independent Consultant
By MBO Partners | | How to Market a Small Business
After taking the step to define your target audience, it’s time to put that research to work. Reaching your target audience and properly communicating with them provides visibility into the services ...
Continue Reading How to Craft Your Personal Brand
By MBO Partners | | How to Market a Small Business
When you think about iconic brands, big names such as Coca-Cola, Nike, or Disney may come to mind. In fact, you probably have some sort of emotional attachment or connotation ...
Continue Reading How to Become a Better Salesperson
By MBO Partners | | How to Grow a Small Business
On the surface, it seems like it would be easy to sell something you’re knowledgeable and passionate about. However, just because you’re an expert in your industry doesn’t necessarily mean ...
Continue Reading Should You Become Self-Employed? Take the Quiz
By MBO Partners | | How to Start a Small Business
42 million Americans work independently as independent professionals.. Full-time self-employed independence continues to be a viable and attractive option for many professionals, especially those with in-demand skills. Any career change marks a major ...
Continue Reading Quiz: Is Self-Employment Right for You?
By MBO Partners | | How to Start a Small Business
Making the leap to self-employment is an exciting career and life change. As an independent contractor, you call the shots. It’s up to you to decide when, where, and how ...
Continue Reading The Weekly Independent: June 4, 2018
By MBO Partners | | Weekly Independent
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 ...
Continue Reading How to Stay Motivated When You Work from Home
By MBO Partners | | How to Manage a Small Business
Becoming an independent professional is many people’s dream come true. You get to set your own hours, work where you like, and be your own boss. However, all that time spent alone ...
Continue Reading Independent Contractor Misclassification and Compliance News: May, 2018
By Nathan Gibson | | Misclassification and Compliance
As the independent workforce continues to grow, so do the issues of worker compliance and misclassification. It is important for enterprises to remain informed about the latest laws, regulations, and ...
Continue Reading The Weekly Independent: May 29, 2018
By MBO Partners | | Weekly Independent
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 ...
Continue Reading How to Stay Competitive as an Independent Contractor
By MBO Partners | | How to Grow a Small Business
One of the most common fears as an independent contractor is the constant uncertainty of industry competition and how you are faring compared to other businesses. This is a legitimate ...
Continue Reading Five Questions for Lynn Miller About Building a Professional Brand
By MBO Partners | | How to Market a Small Business
Brand is an important part of the identity of any self-employed professional. Your brand is a representation of your business—it is how the public, and future clients, know and recognize ...
Continue Reading Should You Hire a Consultant? 10 Myths About Hiring Independent Contractors
By MBO Partners | | Workforce Management
The prospect of engaging independent contractor talent can bring up a lot of questions, especially if this is new territory for your business. There are many common misconceptions about the independent workforce—a ...
Continue Reading The Weekly Independent: May 21, 2018
By MBO Partners | | Weekly Independent
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 ...
Continue Reading How to Enhance Your Relationships with Current Clients
By MBO Partners | | How to Manage a Small Business
People go independent for all sorts of reasons—the chance to bring their dream idea to life, the flexibility to have control over their own work, or to find a better work-life ...
Continue Reading 5 Habits of the Highly Effective Entrepreneur
By MBO Partners | | How to Manage a Small Business
While there’s no one way to become a successful independent professional, there are several key stepping stones that can put you on the path to success. Here are five habits to ...
Continue Reading How to Generate Breakthrough Opportunities by Leveraging Your Network
By MBO Partners | | Webinars
Does a majority of your new business come from referrals? Do you often wish you had a bit more control over when and where your next client will come from? ...
Continue Reading Interview Tips for the Self-Employed
By MBO Partners | | How to Grow a Small Business
You’ve put in time and effort to find that perfect project, but nothing is finalized until a contract is signed. Whether you’re meeting with an existing client to review opportunities for ...
Continue Reading The Weekly Independent: May 14, 2018
By MBO Partners | | Weekly Independent
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 ...
Continue Reading 5 Tips for Closing the Deal and Getting the Job
By MBO Partners | | How to Grow a Small Business
From marketing and networking to working tirelessly to earn referrals, attracting prospective clients is an essential part of the job as an independent professional—but it’s only the first step. On ...
Continue Reading How to Market a Consulting Business
By MBO Partners | | How to Market a Small Business
How do you market your consulting business effectively? If you’re considering becoming an independent consultant or if you’re already self-employed, you’ve likely asked yourself this question. Branding is a difficult ...
Continue Reading The Weekly Independent: May 7, 2018
By MBO Partners | | Weekly Independent
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 ...
Continue Reading Copywriting Tips for Your Independent Consulting Job Marketplace Profile
By MBO Partners | | How to Market a Small Business
As using online job marketplaces as a place to find new projects becomes more common, having an optimized profile can give you a leg up on the competition and help you ...
Continue Reading How to Save Money by Going Green
By MBO Partners | | Contracts and Finance
It’s an unfortunate truth that many environmentally friendly products and services cost more than their less-green counterparts. But going green doesn’t always mean you have to spend more. In fact, independent ...
Continue Reading Retirement Options for Self-Employed Professionals: Solo 401(k)
By MBO Partners | | Self-Employed Benefits
Self-employed professionals enjoy the flexibility, control, and creativity an independent career offers, but the challenge and uncertainty of planning for retirement is a common concern. At a traditional job, you ...
Continue Reading 5 Key Questions to Ask Before Hiring through a Freelance Marketplace
By MBO Partners | | Workforce Management
Why Hire Through a Freelance Marketplace? If your organization is not already using a marketplace to source independent professionals, you may be missing out on great talent. Freelance marketplaces—online platforms ...
Continue Reading How to Stay Sharp as an Independent Contractor
By Rian Ervin | | How to Manage a Small Business
Keeping your skills and knowledge current is an important way to set yourself apart and remain competitive in your industry. Expanding your education and expertise can help you can land new clients ...
Continue Reading The Weekly Independent: April 30, 2018
By MBO Partners | | Weekly Independent
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 ...
Continue Reading How to Get the Most Out of Your Website
By MBO Partners | | How to Market a Small Business
Having a professional website is practically a necessity for independent professionals today. Websites are an effective business investment that can increase brand awareness and help you reach new clients. However, not all ...
Continue Reading Independent Contractor Misclassification and Compliance News: April, 2018
By Nathan Gibson | | Misclassification and Compliance
As the independent workforce continues to grow, so do the issues of worker compliance and misclassification. It is important for enterprises to remain informed about the latest laws, regulations, and ...
Continue Reading The Weekly Independent: April 23, 2018
By MBO Partners | | Weekly Independent
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 ...
Continue Reading How to Define Your Target Audience as an Independent Consultant
By MBO Partners | | How to Market a Small Business
Identifying a target audience can help direct your business strategy towards a specific goal. Many independent consultants can benefit from revisiting their target clientele, so whether you’re just starting out ...
Continue Reading 5 Ways to Keep Your Skills and Knowledge Current
By MBO Partners | | How to Manage a Small Business
Setting yourself apart from the crowd can be challenging in today’s competitive business world. As an independent consultant, your knowledge and expertise can be the difference between landing the assignments ...
Continue Reading How to Change Careers: 5 Questions to Ask Before Going Independent
By MBO Partners | | How to Start a Small Business
There has never been a better time to consider making the leap to independence. Today, more people than ever are pursuing an independent career and companies are increasingly engaging independent talent. That’s ...
Continue Reading Tax Reform: 3 Things Independent Contractors Need to Know
By MBO Partners | | Contracts and Finance
&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;/ifram The U.S. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, passed at the end of 2017, is the biggest overhaul of the U.S. tax code in more than 20 years. If you’re ...
Continue Reading The Weekly Independent: April 16, 2018
By MBO Partners | | Weekly Independent
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 ...
Continue Reading How to File Taxes as an Independent Contractor: 4 Best Practices to Follow
By MBO Partners | | Contracts and Finance
Taxes can be a tricky road to navigate for self-employed professionals. Employers are required to withhold federal income tax as well as Social Security and Medicare taxes from employee’s payroll ...
Continue Reading Staffing Agency vs. Consulting Marketplace: What is the Difference?
By MBO Partners | | Workforce Management
Today, nearly 42 million Americans are working as independent professionals, and this number is on the rise. In the past, companies may have relied on internal referrals or staffing agencies as the ...
Continue Reading 10 Marketing Strategies for Independent Contractors
By MBO Partners | | How to Market a Small Business
Even the most well-run company with outstanding services doesn’t count for much if people don’t have a way to find out about it. As an independent contractor, marketing your business ...
Continue Reading 5 Project Planning Tips for Independent Contractors
By MBO Partners | | How to Manage a Small Business
Working out the details of your contract with a client is a big task to check off your list, but as you get ready to begin your next project there’s still a ...
Continue Reading The Weekly Independent: April 9, 2018
By MBO Partners | | Weekly Independent
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 ...
Continue Reading 5 Ways to Attract New Clients to an Established Consulting Business
By MBO Partners | | How to Grow a Small Business
When you've been in the business for years and you've developed a strong reputation, it can become easy to grow complacent. Understandably, you appreciate your current clients, you feel comfortable ...
Continue Reading Building Your Network as an Independent Professional
By MBO Partners | | How to Market a Small Business
As an independent professional, you do a lot of your work on your own. Being your own boss, setting your own hours, and creating your own goals are just some ...
Continue Reading Millennials: 5 Tips for Starting Your Own Business
By MBO Partners | | How to Start a Small Business
Independence is a great career option for Millennials. Rather than competing for a traditional job, you can build a project-based business with multiple clients. Working as an independent can be ...
Continue Reading 8 Productivity Apps for 2018
By Rian Ervin | | How to Manage a Small Business
As an independent professional, there’s a lot on your plate each day. From client meetings and project pitches to account management and brand marketing, it’s not always easy to know ...
Continue Reading The Weekly Independent: April 2, 2018
By MBO Partners | | Weekly Independent
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 ...
Continue Reading How to Write a Request for Proposal (RFP)
By MBO Partners | | Contracts and Finance
As an independent professional, prospective clients will often ask you for a proposal or a Request for Proposal (RFP)—a more formal document where you propose a solution to the client’s problem ...
Continue Reading Insurance 101: How to Decode Business Insurance and its Value to Independent Professionals
By MBO Partners | | Self-Employed Benefits
As an independent contractor, you’ve probably dealt with the headache of small business insurance, most likely to satisfy the terms of a contract. Although the word insurance is often accompanied by ...
Continue Reading Five Questions for Jessica Glazer About the Importance of Networking
By MBO Partners | | How to Manage a Small Business
As an independent professional, you have the opportunity to pursue your passion, be your own boss, and set your own goals. But as successful independents know, businesses are built on ...
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