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6 Ways to Build and Maintain Strong 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 ...
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Independent Contractor Misclassification and Compliance News: February 2021
By Nathan Gibson | | Misclassification and Compliance
1. Biden Department of Labor Withdraws Trump Administration Opinion Letters The Biden administration continues to undo actions of the Trump administration. On January 19, the last day of the Trump ...
Continue Reading How A Tech Founder Tried to Pivot to Serve Sole Proprietors and Microbusinesses in the Pandemic with Easier PPP Loan Access
By MBO Partners | | Contracts and Finance
We had a chance to sit down with Toby Scammel, the founder of Womply, a platform for small businesses. He shares the story of how their company saw the small ...
Continue Reading Gross Margin vs. Net Margin
By MBO Partners | | Contracts and Finance
Gross Margin vs. Net Margin: Important Accounting Terms for Self-Employed Professionals Gross margin and net margin are two common profit margin ratios you should track on your company’s income statement. ...
Continue Reading Building a Workforce Strategy Including Independent Talent
By MBO Partners | | Workforce Management
More people than ever before are choosing to work independently. Today, more than 38 million people work independently as consultants, freelancers, contractors, solopreneurs, temporary, or on-call workers, and we predict ...
Continue Reading Independent Workers Lead Recent Surge in Professional Service Business Applications
By MBO Partners | | Independent Workforce Trends
Applying for a business tax ID is one of the first steps to starting a business. In 2020, tax ID applications for new businesses surged to 4.35 million, a 24 ...
Continue Reading 9 Self-Employed Tax Deductions You May Overlooking
By MBO Partners | | Contracts and Finance
As an independent professional, properly managing your expenses is not just good business, it’s also a good income strategy. As a business-of-one, you will likely incur fixed costs that can’t ...
Continue Reading The Weekly Independent: February 22, 2021
By Krista Everson | | 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 8 Effective Marketing Strategies for Small Business
By MBO Partners | | How to Market a Small Business
Effectively marketing a small business is no small feat. Building an effective brand and selling your services can be a challenging process for all small businesses, especially in a competitive ...
Continue Reading CASE STUDY: Custom Direct Sourcing Talent Marketplace in Partnership with MBO
By MBO Partners | | Case Studies
CASE STUDY Vertical: Professional Services | Type: Direct Sourcing Enterprises today have access to a valuable population of highly skilled, educated, on-demand talent—independent professionals. This pool of talent offers organizations ...
Continue Reading 5 Ways to Attract More Clients to Your Consulting Business
By MBO Partners | | How to Grow a Small Business
If you’ve been running your own business for years, you’ve already developed a strong reputation and a reliable list of clients—it can be easy to grow complacent. Understandably, you appreciate ...
Continue Reading 5 Project Planning Tips for Independent Contractors
By MBO Partners | | How to Manage a Small Business
Working through the details of your contract with a client is a big task, but as you get ready to actually begin your next project there’s still a lot of planning to ...
Continue Reading Webinar Recap: Bringing Open Innovation to the Future of Work
By MBO Partners | | Independent Workforce Trends, Webinars
In our February 11 roundtable series, Bringing Open Innovation to the Future of Work, a distinguished panel of business leaders and experts reviewed top trends in the changing workforce landscape. Our ...
Continue Reading The Weekly Independent: February 15, 2021
By Krista Everson | | 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 Use our Compliance Checklist to Minimize Contractor Risk
By MBO Partners | | Workforce Management
If your organization engages independent contractors, it is important to consider how your company will comply with relevant laws, policies, and regulations. Engaging an independent contractor is different than hiring ...
Continue Reading 8 Business Startup Costs for Independent Professionals
By MBO Partners | | How to Start a Small Business
Starting your own business is both exciting and scary. But the more you prepare, the higher your likelihood of success will be. There’s a lot to consider when you go ...
Continue Reading The Impact of Employee Misclassification on Your Business
By MBO Partners | | Misclassification and Compliance
Many organizations today incorporate independent professional talent into their fulltime workforce. But whether your business has been engaging independent contractors for years or is just beginning use independent talent, it ...
Continue Reading 8 Ways to Improve Focus and Concentration at Work
By MBO Partners | | How to Manage a Small Business
When you run your own business, your work is your responsibility alone—how it gets done, where it gets done, and when it gets done is completely up to you. That ...
Continue Reading The Weekly Independent: February 8, 2020
By Krista Everson | | 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 CASE STUDY: A Leading, Publicly-traded Healthcare Improvement Company Re-envisions Workforce Optimization
By MBO Partners | | Case Studies
CASE STUDY Vertical: Healthcare | Type: Workforce Management Today’s labor force is increasingly composed of independent talent—people who work independently to build businesses, develop their careers, pursue passions, and supplement ...
Continue Reading Starting a Consulting Business After Retirement: 4 Tips
By MBO Partners | | How to Start a Small Business
A big career change like retirement can unsettle even the most accomplished professionals. But if you’re like many people who still feel like they have great work to do, you can ...
Continue Reading 4 Ways to Build a Talent Network
By Dustin Talley | | Direct Sourcing
There are many different options for building a talent network, but before we dig in, let’s talk about quality, quantity, and size of your network. If you’ve ever posted an ...
Continue Reading The Weekly Independent: February 2, 2020
By Krista Everson | | 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 Reasons to Turn Down a Project
By MBO Partners | | How to Manage a Small Business
If you’re new to the field of independent consulting, it can be tempting to accept every potential project that comes your way. After all, clients and the projects they provide ...
Continue Reading Independent Contractor Misclassification and Compliance News: January 2021
By Nathan Gibson | | Misclassification and Compliance
1. Trump DOL Issues New Rule; Biden White House Freezes It In a strange—but not entirely unexpected—turn of events, the Trump administration issued a new rule for classifying individuals as ...
Continue Reading CASE STUDY: Cost Savings, Risk Mitigation, and Program Growth Through Direct Sourcing
By MBO Partners | | Case Studies
CASE STUDY Vertical: Financial Services | Type: Direct Sourcing Today’s talent comes in all shapes and sizes from traditional W-2 workers to contractors, freelancers, consultants, temporary workers and more. Whether ...
Continue Reading 7 Best Consulting Sales Tips
By MBO Partners | | How to Grow a Small Business
Your clients are an incredibly important part of your business, but it is important to remember that the client-consultant relationship is a two-way street. Before you begin work or sign ...
Continue Reading The Weekly Independent: January 26, 2020
By Krista Everson | | 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 6 Pros and Cons of Being a Female Entrepreneur
By MBO Partners | | How to Start a Small Business
If you’re considering pursuing a career as an independent professional, you’re probably already aware of the many benefits: the flexibility to work your own hours, the ability to pursue projects ...
Continue Reading Webinar Recap: Roundtable: Key Trends for the Future of Work in 2021
By Krista Everson | | Independent Workforce Trends, Webinars
In our January 14 roundtable series, Key Trends for the Future of Work in 2021, a distinguished panel of business leaders and experts reviewed top trends in the changing workforce landscape ...
Continue Reading Pros and Cons of Hiring a 1099 vs W2 Employee
By MBO Partners | | Misclassification and Compliance
Today’s evolving workforce landscape includes technological innovations, a changing employer-employee relationship, and the rise of independent workers, just to name a few big trends. Human resources professionals, executives, and enterprise ...
Continue Reading How to Repurpose Content
By MBO Partners | | How to Market a Small Business
When you run your own company, a big part of marketing your services involves creating content. From keyword-rich writing on your personal website and social media posts to email newsletters or small ...
Continue Reading 5 Ways to Find Top Independent Talent
By MBO Partners | | Workforce Management
Independent professionals play an important role in creating a well-rounded workforce for many organizations today. Independents offer numerous benefits such as helping companies minimize employment costs through staffing flexibility. Rather ...
Continue Reading The Weekly Independent: January 19, 2020
By Krista Everson | | 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 7 Steps to Take Before Starting a Consulting Business
By MBO Partners | | How to Start a Small Business
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 shots, and you ...
Continue Reading Create a Great Consulting Website (Guide)
By Robyn Kimble | | How to Market a Small Business, Resources
If you run your own business, a professional website is a valuable marketing tool to showcase your brand, stand out from your competition, and reach new clients. But in order for ...
Continue Reading 5 Employee Misclassification Penalties to Avoid
By MBO Partners | | Misclassification and Compliance
Why are independent professionals a benefit to business-savvy organizations? They provide access to high-quality talent, staffing flexibility, and cost savings—it’s no surprise that the use of this talent pool has ...
Continue Reading Starting a Consulting Business: 5 Common Mistakes
By MBO Partners | | How to Start a Small Business
Deciding to go independent and start your own business is an exciting transition. It’s a chance to be your own boss, pursue projects you’re passionate about, and control when and where ...
Continue Reading DOL Updates Worker Classification Guidelines: What this New Rule Means for Enterprise Organizations and the Independent Professionals they Engage
By Nathan Gibson | | Misclassification and Compliance
On January 7, 2021, the United States Department of Labor (DOL) issued its final rule on the status of independent contractors. The new rule goes into effect on March 8, ...
Continue Reading The Weekly Independent: January 11, 2020
By Krista Everson | | 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 Five Trends Driving Independent Workforce Growth
By MBO Partners | | Independent Workforce Trends
Our 2020 State of Independence in America research explores the cyclical and structural forces that have contributed to, encouraged, and shaped the American independent workforce. Despite the setback that the ...
Continue Reading 6 Creative Ways to Get Client Testimonials that Build Your Brand
By MBO Partners | | How to Grow a Small Business
Client referrals and recommendations can be incredibly helpful when it comes to building business credibility and trust. Think back to the last time you made a big purchase. How did you choose ...
Continue Reading Determining the Cost of Your Independent Contractor Engagement Program
By MBO Partners | | Workforce Management
Today, more businesses than ever before are turning to independent talent to fill workforce needs. Independent professionals help organizations realize a competitive advantage among their peers by providing access to ...
Continue Reading How to Achieve Work Life Balance When You’re Self-Employed
By MBO Partners | | How to Manage a Small Business
As an independent professional, achieving work-life balance can often feel like a hard reach. When you run your own business, you have to balance the demands of multiple clients while staying ...
Continue Reading The Weekly Independent: January 4, 2020
By Krista Everson | | 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 Three Independent Workforce Trends in 2020
By MBO Partners | | Independent Workforce Trends
2020 was a challenging year for the American workforce at large as well as independent professionals. However, while independents were certainly impacted by the pandemic-related economic downturn, they were not ...
Continue Reading Countdown: 10 Predictions for the Future of Work on New Year’s Eve 2020
By MBO Partners | | Independent Workforce Trends
As we count down to 2021, we’re sharing our own countdown of ten future of work themes that will matter the most in the next decade. Here are our ten themes countdown, just in time for 2021. Ten: Dip & Climb Nine: Happiness & ...
Continue Reading The Weekly Independent: December 28, 2020
By Krista Everson | | 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 The Weekly Independent: December 21, 2020
By Krista Everson | | 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 Top Independent Contractor Compliance Stories from 2020
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 What Does Independent Contractor Compliance Mean?
By MBO Partners | | Misclassification and Compliance
In order to operate legally, all businesses must take steps to comply with relevant laws, policies, and regulations. Compliance takes many forms, from preventing harassment and discrimination, to safeguarding sensitive ...
Continue Reading 10 Home Office Gifts for the Independent Professional
By MBO Partners | | How to Manage a Small Business
Many freelancers, entrepreneurs, and small business owners call their home office—or wherever their workplace may be—their sanctuary. An office is a place that should generate creativity, promote health and well-being, ...
Continue Reading Why Use a Direct Sourcing Strategy for Talent Acquisition
By MBO Partners | | Direct Sourcing
Enterprises today are increasingly relying on the growing pool of people working as independent contractors, freelancers, self-employed professionals. Independent talent provide access to the specialized skills managers struggle to find. ...
Continue Reading 4 Ways a Consultant Can Become an Industry Thought Leader
By MBO Partners | | How to Manage a Small Business
Owning your own business means taking responsibility for every aspect of running your company. That burden will likely include tasks that are not directly related to your actual expertise, but ...
Continue Reading The Enduring Growth and Resilience of Independent Work: A Look Into the 10th Annual State of Independence in America Report
By MBO Partners | | Independent Workforce Trends
The independent workforce of 2020 consists of 38.2 million Americans of all ages, skills, and income levels working as consultants, freelancers, contractors, solopreneurs, microbusiness owners, and temporary or on-call workers. ...
Continue Reading Webinar Recap: Crowdsource Innovation, Serve Clients Project Needs and Unleash Residual Income with MindSumo
By Krista Everson | | How to Market a Small Business, Webinars
In our DECEMBER 3RD webinar, Crowdsource Innovation, Serve Clients Project Needs and Unleash Residual Income with MindSumo, MBO's VP of Product and MindSumo founder, Keaton Swett, and MBO Chief Experience ...
Continue Reading The Weekly Independent: December 7, 2020
By Krista Everson | | 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 Great Holiday Gifts Independent Professionals Can Give to Their Clients
By MBO Partners | | How to Manage a Small Business
The holiday season is always one of the busiest times of year, and taking time to find the perfect little something for your client can be an added stress. Rather ...
Continue Reading Bryan Peña Shares Legal Insights – December 2020
By MBO Partners | | Misclassification and Compliance, Workforce Management
In this short video, Brian Peña—Chief of Market Strategy at MBO—summarizes legal insights from a recent enterprise webinar he hosted. These topics include: background checks, term limits, post-election predictions, and ...
Continue Reading Four Tips to Secure Buy-In for Your Independent Contractor Program
By MBO Partners | | Workforce Management
Today, forward-thinking companies understand that using independent talent as part of their workforce is a strategy that can increase organizational agility and give them access to in-demand skills. Independent professionals ...
Continue Reading How to Handle Common Client Challenges
By MBO Partners | | How to Manage a Small Business
As an independent business owner, you’ll inevitably encounter a roadblock, situation, or circumstance that make it difficult to successfully perform your work. It’s not uncommon to struggle with knowing when ...
Continue Reading 5 Small Business Reputation Management Strategies that Work
By MBO Partners | | How to Market a Small Business, Resources
Why is the Reputation of Your Business Important? Simply put, reputation matters. For independent business owners, this statement is more than a mere suggestion. It is a mantra that drives all ...
Continue Reading A Q&A With Jim Rabon: Seasoned Veteran Entrepreneur, Independent Business Owner and Professor
By Krista Everson | | How to Start a Small Business
As part of our series on veteran entrepreneurs we spoke to a successful long-time independent consulting growth practice owner, Jim Rabon. Today, Jim has entered a new life stage: When he’s not tending to his horses, ...
Continue Reading The Weekly Independent: November 30, 2020
By Krista Everson | | 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 Using Marketing To Adapt And Respond To Change within the Era of COVID-19
By Michael J. Collins | | How to Market a Small Business
We’ve all heard the saying, “Change is the only constant in life.” It originates from the Greek philosopher Heraclitus, whose writings share the common theme that the nature of life ...
Continue Reading Independent Contractor Misclassification and Compliance News: November, 2020
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 3 Ways to Retain High-Quality Independent Consultants
By MBO Partners | | Workforce Management
Independent talent offer enterprises many benefits including on-demand expertise, staffing flexibility, and better control over employment costs. Today, an increasing number of Americans are choosing to work independently for the ...
Continue Reading 6 Actionable Ways to Stay Motivated When You’re Self Employed
By Rian Ervin | | How to Manage a Small Business
When you run your own business, you’ll quickly learn that putting in long hours without seeing immediate payoff is pretty normal. The pressure of doing it all yourself can be ...
Continue Reading The Weekly Independent: November 23, 2020
By Krista Everson | | 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 Reasons to Start a Blog for Your Small Business
By MBO Partners | | How to Market a Small Business
Think of a blog as an opportunity to engage and grow your target audience. A blog for your business is more than something to update with your weekly experiences as ...
Continue Reading Contingent Workforce Compliance: What Companies Should Know
By MBO Partners | | Misclassification and Compliance
If your business currently uses or is considering using independent talent, it is important to be aware of independent workforce compliance. In order to operate legally, companies must take steps ...
Continue Reading Webinar Recap: Stand Out From the Crowd: Insights from Expert Recruiters to Get Noticed for Projects
By Krista Everson | | How to Market a Small Business, Webinars
In our November 17th webinar, Think Like a Recruiter: Stand Out From the Crowd: Insights from Expert Recruiters to Get Noticed for Projects, MBO's Chief Talent Officer Amy O'Donnell and ...
Continue Reading 4 Ways Direct Sourcing Helps Companies Become More Agile
By MBO Partners | | Direct Sourcing
Direct sourcing is an increasingly popular talent engagement strategy being used by enterprises today. Direct sourcing allows companies to match highly-skilled candidates with open project opportunities using their own internal ...
Continue Reading Meet Stacy Pilgreen: A Veteran Small Business Owner in the National Security Industry – Special Operations and Intelligence
By Krista Everson | | How to Start a Small Business
On Stacy Pilgreen’s wall in his home office are pictures of transport aircraft that he has parachuted from during his Army career. This visual is apt for a military career that includes 54 countries.The MBO ...
Continue Reading How To Give Back on a Budget when You’re Self Employed
By MBO Partners | | Contracts and Finance
Philanthropy can be an important part of your brand, even if you’re a business of one. Not only is charitable giving a great way to give back to your community and ...
Continue Reading The Weekly Independent: November 16, 2020
By Krista Everson | | 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 Meet Eddie Dunn: From Ground Zero to New Heights as a Veteran Business Owner
By Krista Everson | | How to Start a Small Business
Behind every successful veteran business owner is a story. Today we share the story of Eddie Dunn, a 20-year army veteran, who has used his myriad of life experiences not just ...
Continue Reading What is Gross Pay vs. Net Pay and How to Calculate
By MBO Partners | | Contracts and Finance, How to Manage a Small Business
As an independent professional it’s important to understand key financial terms. There will be a financial component to every part of your job, from the beginning of a project when ...
Continue Reading Meet Robert Casper – U.S. Navy Commander to Independent Veteran Business Owner
By Krista Everson | | How to Start a Small Business
Behind every successful veteran business owner is a story. Today, we share the story of Robert Casper, a veteran Navy Commander who today operates in the healthcare industry as an operations and strategy consultant. Robert Casper is a ...
Continue Reading 3 Business Benefits of a Contractor Compliance Program
By MBO Partners | | Misclassification and Compliance
A comprehensive compliance program is important for any business that uses independent contractor talent. A compliance program serves to minimize a company’s exposure to misclassification liability. By law, independent contractors ...
Continue Reading The Weekly Independent: November 10, 2020
By Krista Everson | | 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
Engaging independent contractors for the first time may feel like navigating completely new territory. You might have fears about the quality of the final product, what it’ll cost, or the ...
Continue Reading 5 Ways to Build a Strong Client-Contractor Relationship
By MBO Partners | | Workforce Management
Three components to a successful project are communication, clarity, and honesty. These important qualities build respect, trust, and confidence between employers and employees, and the same principles can be applied ...
Continue Reading What is Net Salary: Definition and How to Calculate
By MBO Partners | | Contracts and Finance
If you’re considering starting a small business, you are probably encountering many new financial terms as you begin to set your bill rate and put systems in place for tracking ...
Continue Reading 4 Strategies to Reduce Misclassification Risk
By MBO Partners | | Misclassification and Compliance
Traditional employment is changing. Today, independent work is part of the normal career portfolio and organizations are increasingly looking for ways to incorporate independent professional talent into their overall workforce ...
Continue Reading How Introverts Can Succeed in Consulting
By MBO Partners | | How to Grow a Small Business
What personality traits come to mind when you think of a successful independent consultant? Outgoing? Social? Extroverted? While those who are naturally inclined to networking and interacting with others may be ...
Continue Reading The Weekly Independent: November 2, 2020
By Krista Everson | | 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: October, 2020
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 Turn Your Independent Workforce into a Competitive Advantage
By MBO Partners | | Workforce Management
In our quickly changing workforce environment, organizations are realizing the increasing importance the independent workforce can play in their workforce strategies. Independent talent can help enterprises increase their organizational agility, ...
Continue Reading Independent Professionals: Who They Are and What is Important to Them
By MBO Partners | | Workforce Management
What is the Independent Workforce? 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 ...
Continue Reading The Weekly Independent: October 26, 2020
By Krista Everson | | 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 6 Rights of 1099 Contractors
By MBO Partners | | How to Start a Small Business
Worker misclassification is a frequent topic in the headlines—lawsuits involving Uber, FedEx, Grubhub, and Citigroup, just to name a few. While an increased focus on the rights of independent workers ...
Continue Reading 9 Basic Legal Requirements for Starting a Small Business
By MBO Partners | | How to Start a Small Business
Starting a small business is both exciting and challenging. After determining your services and target market and writing a business plan or roadmap, you will want to understand the legal requirements ...
Continue Reading 4 Steps to Hiring the Right Independent Professional
By MBO Partners | | Workforce Management
Work needs to get done, and there’s no time to waste. You need to find a savvy, highly-skilled independent professional who respects a strict budget and has the specific expertise ...
Continue Reading 5 Ways to Build a Personal Brand for Small Business
By MBO Partners | | How to Market a Small Business
Branding is integral to your identity whether you’re an independent professional or a Fortune 100 company. From your name and logo to your company slogan and reputation, it’s how the ...
Continue Reading 5 Ways to Attract Skilled Independent Talent to Your Business
By MBO Partners | | Workforce Management
More than 80% of independent professionals say they have some or a lot of choice in picking their clients. Independent talent can fill in-demand roles with skills like specialized management ...
Continue Reading 3 Key Factors of Classification Compliance
By MBO Partners | | Misclassification and Compliance
Self-employment is now a viable career option for more people than ever before. Enterprises need the flexibility independent contractors can provide and their skillsets are in high demand. Independent talent ...
Continue Reading The Weekly Independent: October 19, 2020
By Krista Everson | | 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 Create a Self Employed Resume
By Rian Ervin | | How to Start a Small Business
Maintaining an updated resume may seem like an unnecessary—and somewhat daunting—task when you are your own boss. But as an independent professional, having a resume on hand can help boost ...
Continue Reading How to Access, Engage, and Manage Your Independent Workforce
By MBO Partners | | Workforce Management
When you decide to incorporate independent talent into your workforce, there are many steps involved. First, enterprise managers must find the right talent to fit their needs. Next, those independent ...
Continue Reading 3 Benefits of Working with Big Clients as a Consultant
By MBO Partners | | How to Grow a Small Business
Why Work with Larger Companies? Big companies can afford to spend big money with small businesses, but pitching your services to a large enterprise can be daunting. However, if you ...
Continue Reading The Weekly Independent: October 12, 2020
By Krista Everson | | 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 Risk Management Strategies for Contractor Engagement
By MBO Partners | | Misclassification and Compliance
Whether your business is currently using or considering using independent talent, it is important to keep compliance in mind. Properly managing independent contractors is quite different than maintaining a workforce ...
Continue Reading How to Increase Direct Sourcing Program Adoption
By MBO Partners | | Direct Sourcing
If your company engages independent talent as part of your workforce, you’ve probably heard other enterprises talking about how to use direct sourcing as a way to find and engage ...
Continue Reading How to Create a Contingent Workforce Management Program
By MBO Partners | | Direct Sourcing, Webinars
Many organizations are using their own resources to directly source top independent. As the demand for independent talent grows, enterprises are bypassing third-party staffing agencies or consulting firms for recruiting ...
Continue Reading What is a Talent Network?
By Dustin Talley | | Direct Sourcing
Online marketplaces or platforms are an increasingly popular way for enterprises to directly access independent professional talent. Independent contractors themselves are also taking to these platforms, with 29% reporting that ...
Continue Reading The Weekly Independent: October 5, 2020
By Krista Everson | | 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 Challenges Independent Contractors Face and How to Overcome Them: Planning for Retirement
By Rian Ervin | | Self Employed Benefits
Planning for retirement is a challenge for many independent professionals. As a typical employee, you can rely on your employer to provide 401(k) plans or other options to help prepare ...
Continue Reading What is Worker Misclassification?
By Nathan Gibson | | Misclassification and Compliance
Organizations are increasingly incorporating 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 is worker ...
Continue Reading What California’s AB2257 Means for Independent Contractors
By MBO Partners | | Misclassification and Compliance
California recently enacted AB2257, a statute to amend AB5, a law that was effective January 1, 2020 and made the ABC test the principal test for determining if a worker ...
Continue Reading Independent Contractor Misclassification and Compliance News: September, 2020
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 Tips For a Successful Zoom Virtual Meeting: Chats, Polls & More!
By MBO Partners | | How to Grow a Small Business
Last week, in part 1 of our two-part article on Zoom meetings for independent professionals and small business owners, we shared how to schedule and personalize the settings for your ...
Continue Reading 3 Cost Savings of Direct Sourcing
By MBO Partners | | Direct Sourcing
Our workforce ecosystem today 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 ...
Continue Reading The Weekly Independent: September 28, 2020
By Krista Everson | | 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 Ways Independent Consultants Can Wow Their Clients
By MBO Partners | | How to Manage a Small Business
Every interaction you have with your clients slowly informs and builds your relationship. In order to create the positive experiences needed to be successful in your field, you must provide ...
Continue Reading How Much Does it Cost to Start a Small Business in 2020?
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 3 Ways to Calculate Your Billing Rate for Consulting Services
By MBO Partners | | Contracts and Finance, Resources
As a self-employed professional deciding how much to charge for your services can be challenging. Your rate can be as high as what a client is willing to pay—but finding ...
Continue Reading How to Transition from Full Time Worker to Self Employed: 9 Steps
By MBO Partners | | How to Start a Small Business, Resources
Why Become Self-Employed? Work today looks very different than it did just a few years ago. There are many options for pursuing your passion, work is often completed in defined ...
Continue Reading How to Achieve Corporate Agility by Leveraging Independent Talent
By MBO Partners | | Workforce Management
Enterprises today are increasingly conducting work in project-based workflows using a workforce composed of full-time, independent, and offshore talent. In the midst of COVID-19, organizations are having to be more ...
Continue Reading 10 Low Cost Small Business Marketing Strategies that Work
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 Risks of Hiring Independent Contractors
By MBO Partners | | Misclassification and Compliance
Independent contractors are not only a valuable source of talent for businesses, but the growth of the independent workforce also made it easier for businesses to compliantly engage independent workers ...
Continue Reading The Weekly Independent: September 21, 2020
By Krista Everson | | 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 Best Practices for Independent Contractor Engagement
By MBO Partners | | Workforce Management
Organizations today are turning to independent contractors as valuable talent to supplement their workforce and achieve business objectives. More than 41 million Americans work independently, and this group has contributed more ...
Continue Reading 5 Tips for Setting Up a Successful Zoom Meeting
By MBO Partners | | How to Grow a Small Business
You have your guest list, you have your agenda, and you’ve made your presentation. And, since meetings have gone virtual thanks to COVID-19, the ‘new’ conference room is the Zoom ...
Continue Reading Recruiting Contractors: Staffing Agency vs Job Marketplace
By MBO Partners | | Workforce Management
41 million Americans are currently work as independent professionals, more organizations than ever before are taking advantage of this flexible pool of talent. In the past, companies may have relied on ...
Continue Reading Challenges Independent Contractors Face and How to Overcome Them: Billing
By MBO Partners | | How to Manage a Small Business
Billing clients is an important part of your job as an independent professional. Without a good system in place to track your hours and bill your clients, the financial side ...
Continue Reading The Weekly Independent: September 14, 2020
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 Build a Budget for Independent Workforce Management
By MBO Partners | | Workforce Management
The independent workforce is a great source of talent for enterprises looking for in-demand skill sets, specialized expertise, and valuable external perspectives, while keeping their base of employees focused on ...
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By Rian Ervin | | How to Manage a Small Business
In order to set yourself apart and remain competitive in your industry, it’s important to keep your skills and knowledge current. Expanding your education and expertise can help you can land ...
Continue Reading 5 Better Ways to Engage Top Talent
By MBO Partners | | Workforce Management
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues on, companies are settling into new ways of managing their workforce. Many are relying more heavily on contingent workers, a pool of talent that has ...
Continue Reading Consulting Proposal Template and Guide
By MBO Partners | | Contracts and Finance, Resources
Starting a new business or landing a new client often begins with writing a proposal. Mastering the details of how and when to deliver a proposal to a potential client ...
Continue Reading The Weekly Independent: September 7, 2020
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 15 Best Practices for Classifying Workers and Avoiding an Audit
By MBO Partners | | Misclassification and Compliance, Resources
Worker misclassification may often seem like a far-off concept—something that only happens to very large companies that you read about in the news. After all, does the government really care ...
Continue Reading Independent Contractor vs Employee: Which Should I Hire?
By MBO Partners | | Resources, Workforce Management
In our modern workforce, there are many options for finding and engaging talent. You can hire temporary workers to fill a seasonal or short-term need, full-time employees to support core organizational goals, ...
Continue Reading 6 Ways to Sell Better and Get More Consulting Clients
By MBO Partners | | How to Market a Small Business, Resources
As an independent professional you have a lot of additional responsibilities; not only must you deliver quality work, you have to find it as well. Winning new contracts takes more ...
Continue Reading How to Create a Small Business Growth Strategy
By MBO Partners | | How to Grow a Small Business, Resources
What is the ideal time to grow your business? It can be hard to tell. There are many internal and external factors to consider when making this important decision. Perhaps ...
Continue Reading Background Checks for Independent Contractors in the Wake of COVID-19: 4 Areas to Consider Moving Forward
By Bryan Pena | | Misclassification and Compliance, Resources
When we consider the multitude of complications that were anticipated as a result of the COVID pandemic, few professionals would have called out the challenges of conducting background checks as ...
Continue Reading The Weekly Independent: August 31, 2020
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: August, 2020
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 Should I Hire a Contractor or Employee? 6 Questions to Ask
By MBO Partners | | Misclassification and Compliance
From significant financial savings and staffing flexibility, to access to specialized skills and expertise, organizations can realize many benefits from engaging independent contractors. Independent talent can be a great way ...
Continue Reading How to Improve Your Client Retention Strategy
By MBO Partners | | How to Manage a Small Business
Retaining clients you enjoy working with is not only great for the financial side of your business, it makes your day-to-day job easier as well. When you have a consistent ...
Continue Reading Webinar Recap: Think Like a Recruiter: What You Need to Know to Get the Attention of Big Brands
By MBO Partners | | How to Market a Small Business, Webinars
In our August 20th webinar, Think Like a Recruiter: What You Need to Know to Get the Attention of Big Brands, MBO's Chief Talent Officer Amy O'Donnell and special guest ...
Continue Reading How to Deal With Difficult Clients
By MBO Partners | | How to Manage a Small Business
Managing relationships with your clients can be one most difficult aspects of transitioning to the independent workforce. Even if you are a seasoned independent professional, you may find yourself in ...
Continue Reading The Weekly Independent: August 24, 2020
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 Give a Great Business Presentation
By MBO Partners | | How to Grow a Small Business, Resources
What makes a business presentation successful? Communication is one of the most powerful weapons in your professional arsenal. Communication can come in many different forms, from professional writing to networking conversations. ...
Continue Reading Top 4 Reasons Companies Use Independent Professionals
By MBO Partners | | Workforce Management
The workforce ecosystem of today is more diverse than ever before. Enterprises are building dynamic workforces with a mix of salaried employees and contract or freelance talent. And the contingent ...
Continue Reading The Difference Between Customer Loyalty and Customer Retention
By MBO Partners | | How to Manage a Small Business
As an independent professional, you’ll quickly learn that a key to sustained business growth is retaining a pool of reliable, loyal clients. Finding and acquiring new clients requires a big ...
Continue Reading S Corp Advantages and Disadvantages for Small Business
By MBO Partners | | How to Manage a Small Business
Choosing the right business structure for your company is one of the most important decisions you’ll make as an independent professional. There are many options for independents, each with different taxes, paperwork, ...
Continue Reading The Weekly Independent: August 17, 2020
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 Compliance Risk When Hiring Independent Contractors
By MBO Partners | | Misclassification and Compliance
More than 41 million Americans are currently working independently on a full- or part-time basis and we predict that by 2027, more than half of the workforce will be, or ...
Continue Reading 7 Popular Industries for Consultant Jobs
By MBO Partners | | How to Start a Small Business
Building a successful business is not only dependent on having great service offerings—you also have to find and maintain a consistent pipeline of work. If you’re considering going independent, one big ...
Continue Reading Tax Implications of Becoming an Independent Contractor: What You Need to Know
By MBO Partners | | Contracts and Finance
If you’re ready to take the leap and start your career as an independent professional, there are a few key steps to take to build a successful business. Understanding the ...
Continue Reading Think Like a Recruiter: What You Need to Know to Get the Attention of Big Brands
By MBO Partners | | How to Grow a Small Business
Building Your Online Presence Session #3 Virtual Event: Register here! August 20, 2020 at 2 PM EDT Speaker: Amy O'Donnell, Chief Talent Officer, MBO Partners. Join Chief Talent Officer Amy ...
Continue Reading August 20 Webinar: Think Like a Recruiter: What You Need to Know to Get the Attention of Big Brands
By Krista Everson | | Uncategorized
Join Chief Talent Officer Amy O’Donnell and special guest Vincent Valle, KPMG's Associate Director of Independent Contractor Recruiting, in a Q&A style event where they will share insights about what recruiters are ...
Continue Reading Planning for Parental Leave as an Independent Contractor
By MBO Partners | | Self Employed Benefits
When you run your own business, taking parental leave can be a scary prospect. Without set guidelines or a reliable paycheck, having to budget for time off, set expectations with ...
Continue Reading The Weekly Independent: August 10, 2020
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 Four Ways to Minimize Worker Misclassification
By MBO Partners | | Misclassification and Compliance
When engaging independent contractors, worker misclassification is an inherent risk. Businesses today must decide how to handle differing worker classification laws from federal, state, and local government agencies. Because laws ...
Continue Reading 3 Levels of Contractor Compliance
By MBO Partners | | Misclassification and Compliance
On-demand talent bring a competitive advantage, reduced cost, and unique skills to the market. Independent professionals are an economic force that is continuing to grow and thrive, and many enterprises ...
Continue Reading 4 Marketing Strategies to Build a Small Business Brand
By MBO Partners | | How to Manage a Small Business
When you run your own business, it is important to present yourself in a professional way in order to attract the clients and projects you want. Much of this comes ...
Continue Reading How to Plan a Client Meeting: 5 Pro Tips
By MBO Partners | | How to Manage a Small Business
Landing new clients and retaining existing clients is an essential part of your business as an independent professional. But in a field full of talented individuals, it can be difficult ...
Continue Reading The Weekly Independent: August 3, 2020
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 Masterclass Recap: James Rosebush & the Art of Public Speaking
By MBO Partners | | How to Market a Small Business, Webinars
In our July 30 Masterclass, Winning Your Audience: Expert Tips to Improve Your Public Speaking, eminent leader, advisor and best-selling author James Rosebush shared tips and strategies on how to ...
Continue Reading 10 Strategies to Reduce Contractor Compliance Risk
By MBO Partners | | Misclassification and Compliance, Resources
Understanding how to properly engage and manage independent contractors is critical for the modern business. If you suspect that your company’s independent contractor engagement practices heighten your risk profile, it’s ...
Continue Reading Independent Contractor Misclassification and Compliance News: July, 2020
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 3 Ways to Build Thought Leadership as a Consultant
By MBO Partners | | How to Manage a Small Business, Resources
You're already an expert in your field, but are you a thought leader? That's a question every successful or aspiring small business should ask. Marketing is changing along with the ...
Continue Reading When is an Independent Contractor an Employee?
By MBO Partners | | Misclassification and Compliance
Today, organizations 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 3 Consulting Agreement Templates and Contracts Guide
By MBO Partners | | Contracts and Finance, Resources
Why a consulting agreement is important It is important for the modern independent consultant to realize that we live in an age where people within client organizations change quickly. Without ...
Continue Reading 5 Reasons to Hire Independent Contractors
By MBO Partners | | Workforce Management
In America today, there are 41 million independent workers. This growing workforce has increasingly become a vital source of talent for businesses. As we shift towards project-based economy and as ...
Continue Reading How to Communicate Effectively with Clients
By MBO Partners | | How to Manage a Small Business
Clients are the glue that hold small businesses together. Your success and growth as an independent professional is entirely dependent on the relationships you build with your clients. One of ...
Continue Reading 5 Tips for Effectively Marketing Your Small Business on Twitter
By MBO Partners | | How to Market a Small Business
One of the gest ways to reach your target audience and connect with future clients is through social media. However, in order to be effective on these platforms, you’ll need ...
Continue Reading Webinar Recap: Growing Beyond Your Network – Marketing Your Skills and Brand as an Independent Consultant
By MBO Partners | | How to Market a Small Business, Webinars
In our July 16 webinar, Growing Beyond Your Network: Marketing Your Skills and Brand as an Independent Consultant, MBO's Chief Talent Officer Amy O'Donnell shared tips and tricks to market ...
Continue Reading How to Get Your First Consulting Client: 6 Steps
By MBO Partners | | How to Start a Small Business, Resources
If you are just starting out on your self-employed career track, the most important first step is finding and getting clients. That begins with knowing how to promote and grow your ...
Continue Reading How to Become a Self Employed Consultant: 5 Steps to Starting Right
By MBO Partners | | How to Start a Small Business
Is going independent and starting your own business a dream of yours? While becoming an independent contractor may sound great, you might not feel 100% ready just quite yet. Being ...
Continue Reading Top 10 Tips for Career Transition in The Time of Covid-19
By MBO Partners | | How to Start a Small Business
In these challenging times executives are suddenly being forced to prepare for an unwanted career transition. Others have been planning a departure to retirement, or second career self-employment, for years. ...
Continue Reading 10 Actions to Take This Summer to Drive Business Success in 2021
By MBO Partners | | Workforce Management
There are many euphemisms for the current corporate climate, from “business unusual” to “a new normal.” Suffice to say, normal implies a state of stasis that today’s business leaders should ...
Continue Reading How to Source Consultants for Projects
By MBO Partners | | Workforce Management
There are many reasons leading enterprises are choosing to supplement their workforce with independent professional talent. Independents provide in-demand skills and flexibility that allow organizations to work on a project-by-project ...
Continue Reading 8 Ways to Simplify Independent Contractor Engagement
By MBO Partners | | Workforce Management
While navigating the risk of worker misclassification can be daunting, independent contractor engagement doesn’t have to be complicated. As the use of independent talent becomes more mainstream, so has the ...
Continue Reading Retirement Planning Tips For Self Employed Professionals
By MBO Partners | | Self Employed Benefits
As an independent professional, you love what you do, but looking forward towards the end of your career you won’t be running your business on a full-time basis forever. More ...
Continue Reading Increase Adoption of Contingent Workforce Management Policies
By MBO Partners | | Workforce Management
Independent professionals are a valuable resource to many organizations today. This component of your total workforce can bring in much-needed expertise, best practices, and delivery capabilities. However, that value can ...
Continue Reading How to Break Away from the Corporate Employment Model as an Independent Professional
By MBO Partners | | How to Start a Small Business
Going out on your own and starting a solo business can be both intimidating and daunting. When transitioning to self-employment, you’re leaving behind the safety net you had as an ...
Continue Reading 4 Contingent Workforce Engagement Strategies
By MBO Partners | | Workforce Management
Over the past several years, the independent contractor-client relationship has seen some dramatic shifts. In order to attract and retain top talent form a pool of 41 million Americans who ...
Continue Reading How to Write a Consultant Job Description: 4 Tips
By MBO Partners | | Workforce Management
There are many factors to consider when looking for independent talent to incorporate into your workforce. If you are engaging independent contractors for the first time, you may be facing ...
Continue Reading The Costs of Independent Contractor Engagement
By MBO Partners | | Resources, Workforce Management
Many organizations today recognize that the independent workforce is an increasingly essential part of their talent ecosystems. But order to realize cost savings from this valuable pool of talent, businesses ...
Continue Reading When and How Independent Professionals Should Offer Discounts
By MBO Partners | | Contracts and Finance
If you’re looking for a way to boost your business, you may have considered offering a discount on your services. After all, what’s more enticing to customers than a good ...
Continue Reading A Mid-Year Check-in for Enterprise Organizations Regarding the Future of Work
By MBO Partners | | Independent Workforce Trends
This Independence Day holiday is unlike any other we have seen in the past century. For senior executives responsible for hiring and employee management, it’s an especially trying time. For ...
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By MBO Partners | | How to Market a Small Business
While a blog is often considered to be part of content marketing, they are also interactive and highly sharable, placing them firmly in the social media category. Business blogging, however, ...
Continue Reading Self-Care and the Independent Consultant
By MBO Partners | | How to Manage a Small Business
A 6-Part Health and Well-Being Check for 2020 This July 4th holiday weekend is unlike any other we have seen in the past century. The health and wellness of our ...
Continue Reading 7 Predictions for the Future of Work
By MBO Partners | | Independent Workforce Trends, MBO Partners
Exclusive Excerpt from "The End of Jobs: the Rise of On-Demand Workers and Agile Corporations" by Gene Zaino Zaino with his new granddaughter, Abigail. The book chapter is structured as ...
Continue Reading Independent Contractor Misclassification and Compliance News: June, 2020
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 10 Things to Love About Being an Independent Professional
By MBO Partners | | How to Start a Small Business
There are plenty of perks to working as an independent professional: freedom, flexibility, control over your work, the ability to pursue your passion, and the option to work from anywhere ...
Continue Reading Setting a Budget for Small Busines: Saving vs Spending
By MBO Partners | | Contracts and Finance
As you pursue your career as an independent professional, you’ll quickly discover that your success is tied to the business decisions you make. What you choose to do with your ...
Continue Reading The Importance of Fostering a Community of Independent Talent
By MBO Partners | | Workforce Management
Our workforce landscape is quickly changing and adapting, due in many ways to the COVID-19 pandemic. Many organizations are allowing for remote working arrangements and as cities begin to reopen, ...
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By MBO Partners | | Self Employed Benefits
The challenge and uncertainty of planning for retirement is a common concern among self-employed professionals, even as you enjoy the flexibility, control, and creativity an independent career offers. At a ...
Continue Reading How to Give Yourself a Performance Review
By MBO Partners | | How to Manage a Small Business
If the words “performance review” spark dread or anxiety, you’re not alone. In the traditional world of work, performance reviews are often time-consuming sessions where employees feel scrutinized or criticized. ...
Continue Reading 5 Tips to Write Like a Marketer and Build Your Business
By MBO Partners | | How to Market a Small Business
What you write can change how people understand, view, and act on a certain topic. Writing conveys passion, enthusiasm, interest, intrigue, and critical information that can help people make better ...
Continue Reading Webinar Recap: Building an Agile Workforce in a Post-COVID World
By MBO Partners | | Webinars, Workforce Management
In our June 17 webinar, Building an Agile Workforce in a Post-COVID World, Miles Everson, CEO of MBO Partners, and Bryan Peña, Chief of Market Strategy, shared the latest thought ...
Continue Reading Webinar Recap: Achieving Organizational Success in a Post-COVID Workplace
By MBO Partners | | Webinars, Workforce Management
In our June 16 webinar, Achieving Organizational Success in a Post-COVID Workplace, change management expert and MBO Advantage member Kenneth Schlechter was joined by MBO's Chief of Market Strategy Bryan ...
Continue Reading Three Benefits of Direct Sourcing in the Wake of COVID-19
By MBO Partners | | Workforce Management
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By MBO Partners | | How to Manage a Small Business
As an independent professional, you have the major benefit of the ability to conduct business from your own home. By eliminating a daily office commute, you not only save gas ...
Continue Reading How to Avoid Independent Contractor Reclassification
By MBO Partners | | Misclassification and Compliance
Enterprise managers today face a changing workforce landscape. They are increasingly called on to manage traditional on-site workers, remote workers, temporary workers, and independent contractors. Due to the wide variety ...
Continue Reading Webinar Recap: Developing and Marketing Your Online Presence as an Independent Consultant
By MBO Partners | | How to Market a Small Business, Webinars
In our June 11 webinar, Developing and Marketing Your Online Presence, MBO's own Amy O'Donnell shared tips and tricks on how independent professionals can shape and enhance their digital presence. ...
Continue Reading How to Build Small Business Credit
By MBO Partners | | How to Grow a Small Business
Building business credit is an important part of growing a company as an independent professional. Even if you are bootstrapping your way through the early stages of your independent business—or have funds ...
Continue Reading The Accelerating Rate of Change in Today’s Business World
By MBO Partners | | Workforce Management
In today’s ever-shifting world of work, independent talent play an increasingly important role. Freelancers, contractors, consultants, temporary workers and more support companies by providing access to in-demand skills, driving organizational ...
Continue Reading What to Know 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 Gross vs Net Income: Differences and How to Calculate
By MBO Partners | | Contracts and Finance
Gross vs Net Income: What's the difference? Gross income is the total amount you earn and net income is your actual business profit after expenses and allowable deductions are taken ...
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By MBO Partners | | How to Manage a Small Business
Striking out on your own and going independent is many people’s dream come true. You get to set your own hours, work where you like, and be your own boss. However, ...
Continue Reading What is the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act and What Does it Mean for Independent Contractors and Small Business Owners?
By MBO Partners | | Self Employed Benefits
Friday, the government signed into law the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act to make it easier for small businesses and independent workers to gain relief under the Paycheck Protection Program, ...
Continue Reading 3 Challenges of Creating a Successful Workforce Management Program
By MBO Partners | | Misclassification and Compliance
A growing career choice for 41 million Americans is on the rise: self-employment. Companies are also increasingly recognizing the many benefits independent talent provide and are incorporating this talent into ...
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By MBO Partners | | Workforce Management
In order to embrace the new normal of our current workforce, we must acknowledge that it demands a broader talent management plan that integrates a dynamic mix of temporary and ...
Continue Reading How to Manage Independent Contractors: 3 Approaches
By MBO Partners | | Resources, Workforce Management
The Benefits of Engaging Independent Talent Studies show that the independent workforce is continuing to grow year after year—our own research finds that 42 million Americans work independently. Enterprises can benefit from ...
Continue Reading 4 Elements of Independent Workforce Management
By Dustin Talley | | Workforce Management
Finding, engaging, and retaining skilled talent can be difficult for organizations in today’s work environment. While there may be people available and willing to work, they don’t always have the ...
Continue Reading Tips for Optimizing Your LinkedIn Profile as An Independent Consultant
By MBO Partners | | How to Market a Small Business
A strong professional LinkedIn profile is a key part of marketing for any independent business. When people search for your services or name, your LinkedIn profile is going to be ...
Continue Reading Independent Contractor Misclassification and Compliance News: May, 2020
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 Market a Small Business
Even with detailed preparation and a great business plan in place, it can be hard to make headway with your independent business if people don’t know who you are or ...
Continue Reading Five Reasons to Outsource Independent Workforce Management
By MBO Partners | | Workforce Management
All forward-thinking organizations today are aware that the talent management landscape is changing. More and more companies today are turning to flexible workforce models, incorporating independent professional talent to supplement ...
Continue Reading Webinar Recap: Boost Your Consulting Revenue with an Executive Coach
By MBO Partners | | How to Grow a Small Business, How to Manage a Small Business, Webinars
Our May 19 webinar, Using an Executive Coach to Accelerate your Independent Consulting Revenue, offered numerous tips and insights on how, when, and why an executive coach might help you ...
Continue Reading Retirement Options: SEP IRA for Self Employed Professionals
By MBO Partners | | Self Employed Benefits
As a self-employed professional, you enjoy the flexibility, control, and creativity an independent career offers. However, the challenge and uncertainty of planning for retirement is a common concern. At a ...
Continue Reading Five Time Management Strategies for Small Business Owners
By MBO Partners | | How to Manage a Small Business
As a small business owner, time management is a factor in your daily life. But spending your time efficiently and effectively is often more easily said than done, especially if ...
Continue Reading Barriers to Building an Effective Independent Workforce Engagement Program
By MBO Partners | | Workforce Management
Many organizations today engage independent professionals to incorporate needed skills, specialized expertise, and on-demand talent as part of their workforce strategy. These companies stand to greatly benefit from a centralized ...
Continue Reading Business Negotiation Tips for Independent Professionals
By MBO Partners | | How to Grow a Small Business
As an independent professional, one of the most essential skills you can develop is the ability to negotiate business deals. If handled correctly, negotiations can solidify client relationships, set your project ...
Continue Reading How to Increase Organic Traffic to a Small Business Website
By MBO Partners | | How to Market a Small Business
Although a website can have many different goals, for most people, it is a lead generation tool. New leads can come to your website in three ways: referrals from other ...
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By MBO Partners | | Workforce Management
Today, more than ever before, 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 ...
Continue Reading How Enterprise Organizations Can Benefit from Engaging an Executive Coach for their Workforce
By Melisa Liberman | | Workforce Management
In today’s post, Melisa Liberman, host of upcoming MBO webinar “Using an Executive Coach to Accelerate Your Career Revenue” and an executive coach specializing in tech leaders, offers actionable tips for ...
Continue Reading Becoming a Client of Choice: Understanding What Drives the Modern Independent Professional
By MBO Partners | | Independent Workforce Trends
The modern work environment a dynamic, evolving landscape. As more people choose to forgo traditional employment in favor of working as independent consultants, freelancers, or contractors, organizations are shifting their ...
Continue Reading Independent Contractor vs Employee vs Temp
By MBO Partners | | Workforce Management
Organizations today have many different options to fill talent needs. Temporary employees can fill seasonal or short-term needs, full-time employees support core business functions, and independent contractors can be engaged ...
Continue Reading Achieve Workforce Agility by Engaging Independent Contractors
By MBO Partners | | Workforce Management
The independent workforce continues to steadily increase year after year, and is quickly becoming an indispensable source of talent for business. More than 40% of workers in the U.S. are now employed in ...
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By MBO Partners | | How to Market a Small Business
In order to create a brand identity, drive a steady flow of projects, and spread the word about your services you need to effectively market your business. As an independent professional, ...
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By MBO Partners | | How to Grow a Small Business
While the goal of any small business owner is a full project pipeline with continuous work, sometimes you may have a little more time on your hands. Staying productive when ...
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By Melisa Liberman | | How to Grow a Small Business
In today’s post, Melisa Liberman, host of upcoming MBO webinar “Using an Executive Coach to Accelerate Your Career Revenue” and an executive coach specializing in tech leaders, offers actionable tips from ...
Continue Reading SOW Template (Scope of Work) for Project Management
By MBO Partners | | Contracts and Finance, Resources
A Scope of Work (SOW) is a formal document that captures and defines the tasks, activities, deliverables, and timeline an independent professional will execute for a client project. A SOW is ...
Continue Reading 5 Benefits of Implementing a Direct Sourcing Strategy
By MBO Partners | | Direct Sourcing
Many organizations are turning away from traditional hiring models and towards new options to find and manage talent. This strategy takes the form of sourcing from today’s valuable talent pool ...
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By MBO Partners | | How to Manage a Small Business
While there are many benefits to working from home—minimal cost of setup, no commute to the office, a flexible daily schedule—it doesn’t come without its challenges. There are distractions around ...
Continue Reading How and When to Raise Your Rates for Consulting
By MBO Partners | | Contracts and Finance
Are you at are at a point in your career where you have years of experience, produce high-quality work that is backed by client recommendations, and provide services that are ...
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By MBO Partners | | How to Start a Small Business
Alicia Dara never thought she’d be where she is today: a public speech and presentation coach with almost 25 years of experience in business for herself. She started out studying ...
Continue Reading Independent Contractor Misclassification and Compliance News: April, 2020
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 5 Client Etiquette Rules to Follow When Working from Home
By MBO Partners | | How to Manage a Small Business
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Continue Reading 6 Benefits to Creating a Direct Sourcing Strategy
By MBO Partners | | Direct Sourcing
Companies today have unprecedented access to a pool of more than 41 million independent professionals. And that talent comes in more shapes and sizes than ever before—contractors, consultants, freelancers, side ...
Continue Reading 3 Signs an Executive Coach Can Benefit Your Independent Business
By Melisa Liberman | | How to Grow a Small Business, How to Manage a Small Business
In today’s post, Melisa Liberman, host of upcoming MBO webinar “Using an Executive Coach to Accelerate Your Career Revenue” and an executive coach specializing in tech leaders, offers actionable tips from ...
Continue Reading How to Find and Keep Top Independent Professional Talent
By MBO Partners | | Workforce Management
For many leading organizations, independent professionals are a growing part of the workforce. Independent talent offer companies the ability to bring a valuable set of skills to a project for ...
Continue Reading Post COVID-19 Workforce Trends: What a New Normal Might Look Like
By Kristian Rayner | | Workforce Management
There have been non-stop updates about our current status here in the U.S. and globally over the past couple of weeks— both from a health and economic perspective. However, I’d ...
Continue Reading 4 Tips for Managing Contractors
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 Start a Successful Consulting Business
By MBO Partners | | How to Start a Small Business, Resources
More than 41 million Americans work independently as consultants, freelancers, independent contractors, gig workers, and more. If you’re working independently and are thinking of pursuing your endeavor fulltime, you’re not alone. Full-time ...
Continue Reading Four Forces Key to a Modern Business Model
By McLean Robbins | | Workforce Management
It's no secret that the world of work as we know it is changing. The current COVID-19 situation has certainly exacerbated problems, but it has also brought opportunity. Opportunity to ...
Continue Reading 6 Things to Keep in Mind When Managing Remote Workers
By MBO Partners | | Workforce Management
As remote work becomes more common, many enterprise managers are finding the need to shift their mindset and policies to align with a virtual work environment. There are many benefits ...
Continue Reading 5 Lead Generation Tips for Independent Contractors
By MBO Partners | | How to Grow a Small Business
Leads are an essential component to every independent professional’s business. Whether you find leads through referrals, online marketing, or even cold calling, they are necessary to keep your business healthy and growing. ...
Continue Reading What is Workforce Optimization and Why Does It Matter?
By MBO Partners | | Workforce Management
Today’s organizations are struggling to do more with less in the face of COVID-19. In response to this widespread challenge, forward-thinking companies are leveraging new technologies and experimenting with modes ...
Continue Reading 4 Ways to Get Your Small Business Ready For Tax Season
By MBO Partners | | Contracts and Finance
In response to COVID-19 (coronavirus), the 2019 income tax filing and payment deadlines for all taxpayers who typically pay their Federal income taxes on April 15, 2020 have been extended ...
Continue Reading Communication through Crisis: Keeping Project Management Effective in the Wake of COVID-19
By McLean Robbins | | How to Manage a Small Business, Workforce Management
In today’s post, Ken Schlechter, change and compliance management expert and owner of Kenneth Michael Consulting Services, LLC, shares insights from more than three decades of experience with companies like ...
Continue Reading Incorporating More Flexibility into Your Independent Lifestyle
By MBO Partners | | How to Manage a Small Business
The vast majority of independent professionals pursue their path because of the choice and control it offers them. In fact, the top reasons workers say they decided to become an ...
Continue Reading 5 Reasons NOT to Hire An Executive Coach
By Melisa Liberman | | How to Manage a Small Business
In today’s post, Melisa Liberman, host of upcoming MBO webinar “Using an Executive Coach to Accelerate Your Career Revenue” and an executive coach specializing in tech leaders, offers actionable tips ...
Continue Reading How to Maintain Communication and Connection When Working from Home
By MBO Partners | | How to Manage a Small Business
Working remotely comes with many great benefits. It’s no wonder that 70 percent of the workforce operates out of a home office at least one day per week. When working from ...
Continue Reading 5 Benefits of Outsourcing Contractor Management
By MBO Partners | | Workforce Management
The modern workforce is continuing to move away from traditional employment and towards an independent contracting model. As this trend continues, your company is likely to tap into this valuable ...
Continue Reading 5 Tips for Managing a Small Business from a Home Office
By MBO Partners | | How to Manage a Small Business
Managing your independent business from a home office offers a lot of flexibility and the opportunity to save on many traditional costs. You’re able to scale up or down as ...
Continue Reading Health Insurance Options for Independent Consultants
By MBO Partners | | Self Employed Benefits
As an independent professional, cutting ties with the constraints of a corporate workplace can also mean losing some of the perks—including health insurance benefits that many employers offer. However, this ...
Continue Reading Independent Contractor Classification: How to Stay Compliant
By MBO Partners | | Misclassification and Compliance
As organizations incorporate more independent contractors as a part of their workforce, it is important to also adjust policies and practices to ensure all contractors are engaged compliantly. Worker misclassification ...
Continue Reading The Weekly Independent: April 6, 2020
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 Stay Productive When Working Remotely
By MBO Partners | | How to Manage a Small Business
Flexibility in where and how you work is one of the major benefits of independent work, but it can also be a challenge. Even if you have a great home ...
Continue Reading What is the CARES Act, and what does it mean for Enterprises?
By MBO Partners | | Webinars
In this exclusive webinar, Gene Zaino, MBO Partners founder and executive chairman, Miles Everson, MBO Partners CEO discussed key benefits of the CARES Act and how employers can take advantage ...
Continue Reading Four Benefits to Re-Engaging Independent Professional Talent
By MBO Partners | | Workforce Management
Re-engaging independent talent can save your business both time and money. When independent professionals are satisfied with their client relationship, they are more likely to return to that same client ...
Continue Reading How to Work with a Virtual Assistant
By MBO Partners | | How to Grow a Small Business
As a small business owner, you’ve likely encountered moments when you feel overworked, stressed, or struggle to stay on top of your workload. Trying to grow a business is hard ...
Continue Reading How Independents Can Access CARES Act Benefits
By MBO Partners | | Webinars
Congress has approved and the President signed into law the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES), a $2 trillion economic stimulus package to provide liquidity for the American ...
Continue Reading Independent Contractor Misclassification and Compliance News: March, 2020
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: March 30, 2020
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 The CARES Act: What it Means for Self-Employed, Freelancers, Independent Workers
By MBO Partners | | Independent Workforce Trends, MBO Partners, Self Employed Benefits
The information provided in the MBO Blog does not constitute legal, tax or financial advice. It does not take into account your particular circumstances, objectives, legal and financial situation or ...
Continue Reading Webinar Recap “MBO Manager Hack: An Interactive Session”
By MBO Partners | | Direct Sourcing, Webinars
Direct Sourcing Hacks MBO Partners is hosting a monthly “quick hit” webinar series for engagement managers about how to hack the direct sourcing process to make it easier and faster for them to ...
Continue Reading 3 Ways to Make Direct Sourcing Part of Your Workforce Management Strategy
By MBO Partners | | Direct Sourcing
If recruiters and enterprise managers at your organization are having a hard time finding talent with the skills they need, you are not alone. Well over half of large organizations ...
Continue Reading How to Build Strong Relationships When Managing Remote Workers
By MBO Partners | | Workforce Management
Most independent professionals work remotely—it’s part of the appeal of pursuing an independent career. But managing remote workers isn’t always easy to do. Tracking deliverables, building teams, and forming relationships ...
Continue Reading 3 Proven Client Retention Strategies for Small Business
By MBO Partners | | How to Grow a Small Business
When you run your own company, you are the face of your business on a daily basis. That require finding ways to keep your clients coming back so you maintain ...
Continue Reading How to Set Your Small Business up for Success
By MBO Partners | | How to Start a Small Business
Embarking on a career as an independent professional can be equal parts excitement and nerves. Starting your own business requires a lot of planning and forethought—and those requirements do not ...
Continue Reading 5 Results an Executive Career Coach Can Help You Achieve
By Melisa Liberman | | How to Manage a Small Business
In today’s post, Melisa Liberman, host of upcoming MBO webinar “Using an Executive Coach to Accelerate Your Career Revenue” and an executive coach specializing in tech leaders, offers actionable tips ...
Continue Reading The Weekly Independent: March 23, 2020
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 Evaluate Small Business Goals
By MBO Partners | | How to Grow a Small Business
The future of your business and its level of success comes down to each of the decisions you make, both large and small. To help ensure you’re making the right ...
Continue Reading How to Boost the ROI of Your Client Meetings
By MBO Partners | | How to Manage a Small Business
As a self-employed professional, 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 ...
Continue Reading 5 Tips for Marketing Your Small Business
By MBO Partners | | How to Market a Small Business
As a small business owner, you’re in charge of selling your services to the world. Investing in marketing your company ensures that services will be front and center when people ...
Continue Reading How to Retain Top Independent Talent
By MBO Partners | | Workforce Management
Skilled talent is in short demand these days. That means organizations are turning to external talent to fill skills gaps. Independent professionals bring flexibility, lower employment costs, and a cadre ...
Continue Reading The Weekly Independent: March 16, 2020
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 Work: One Size Does Not Fit All, and Now, More than Ever, It’s Time This is Understood
By Gene Zaino | | Independent Workforce Trends
To say a lot has changed in the world of work in the past week would be an understatement. Nearly every major organization in the U.S. has taken a critical ...
Continue Reading Tips for Managing Remote Teams
By MBO Partners | | Workforce Management
As COVID-19 (coronavirus) spreads, many people are working from home as a precaution. Stay safe while keeping your business running smoothly. More people than ever before are working remotely. In ...
Continue Reading Modernizing Business Models to Manage Risk is as Old as The Dutch East India Company
By Miles Everson | | Workforce Management
Uncertainty causing boards and managements to change the business is as old as the public company itself. If we look to history as an example, the creation of the first ...
Continue Reading Managing Remote Teams: How to Work Effectively with Remote Consultants
By MBO Partners | | Workforce Management
More workers than ever before, particularly independent contractors, are choosing to work remotely. In fact, our research finds that 4.8 million independents currently describe themselves as digital nomads: workers who ...
Continue Reading How to Work with Clients Remotely
By MBO Partners | | How to Manage a Small Business
This week, MBO Partners will feature content focused on working remotely. As COVID-19 (coronavirus) spreads, many people are working from home as a precaution. Stay safe while keeping your business ...
Continue Reading Top 6 Virtual Meeting Tools for Small Business Owners
By MBO Partners | | How to Manage a Small Business
When you’re building your virtual office for an independent business, technology plays a key role in keeping your company operating smoothly. When you work remotely, one of the biggest challenges ...
Continue Reading The Weekly Independent: March 9, 2020
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 Coronavirus and the Independent Workforce: Tips, Strategies & Tools for Successful Remote Work, Safety, and Preparedness
By McLean Robbins | | How to Manage a Small Business, Independent Workforce Trends, Uncategorized
MBO Partners recognizes the growing concern about the possible spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus). We’d like to take this time to address some additional risk mitigation activities that independent professionals can ...
Continue Reading How to Avoid an Misclassification Audit
By MBO Partners | | Misclassification and Compliance
Today, there is a growing awareness of independent contractor rights, high-profile employee misclassification lawsuits, heightened scrutiny from government agencies, and more frequent use of independent contractors. These changes have led to an increase ...
Continue Reading How to Find the Right Consulting Project
By MBO Partners | | How to Grow a Small Business
As more people turn to independent work, there are an increasing number of resources available to find work. While it can be great to have a lot of options to ...
Continue Reading Consulting Fees: Hourly vs Fixed Price Billing
By MBO Partners | | How to Manage a Small Business
Deciding what to charge for your services can have a big impact on how you structure and build your business. You don’t want to charge too much, in order to ...
Continue Reading The Weekly Independent: March 2, 2020
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, 2020
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 Sell Your Consulting Services
By MBO Partners | | How to Start a Small Business
Selling your consulting services is a big part of your job as an independent professional. If that sounds like something that doesn’t come naturally to you, don’t worry. Finding work ...
Continue Reading 5 Marketing Strategies to Grow Your Small Business
By MBO Partners | | How to Grow a Small Business
Operating as an independent professional means you are in the business of marketing yourself. As a business of one, you’ll face a lot of competition, and time and resources aren’t ...
Continue Reading How to Get My Consulting Business Past the Start Up Phase
By MBO Partners | | How to Grow a Small Business
All small businesses go through a startup phase. This point in your business growth is important; it gives you the opportunity to develop an idea or passion into a functioning ...
Continue Reading The Weekly Independent: February 24, 2020
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 Types of Benefits for Self Employed Professionals
By MBO Partners | | Self Employed Benefits
One of the big differences between being an employee and an independent contractor is managing your own benefits. As an independent, there’s no employer to provide you with benefit options ...
Continue Reading Back Office Management Tips for Self Employed
By MBO Partners | | How to Grow a Small Business
On your journey to becoming an independent contractor, you’ll quickly learn that there’s a lot of planning involved. Initially, this planning will focus on choosing the services you will offer, ...
Continue Reading How to Land Your Next Consulting Contract
By MBO Partners | | How to Grow a Small Business
If you’ve taken the leap and launched your independent career, congratulations! You’re on your way to big things, and millions of independent contractors, consultants, and freelancers are right there with you. ...
Continue Reading 5 Easy Ways to Scale and Grow Your Consulting Business
By MBO Partners | | How to Grow a Small Business
The independent workforce is growing both in size and ambition. The majority of independents say they plan to remain independent or even build a bigger business. Whether you’re among those planning to ...
Continue Reading Tools to Build a Successful Relationship with Clients
By MBO Partners | | How to Grow a Small Business
Strong client relationships are the foundation of every successful small business. When you have a good connection with your clients, there is more opportunity for future work as well as ...
Continue Reading The Weekly Independent: February 17, 2020
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 Prepare for Self Employment
By MBO Partners | | How to Start a Small Business
Deciding to go out on your own and start a business is both an exciting and scary time. Going independent is a big shift from a career, financial, and mental ...
Continue Reading 3 HR Trends Impacting Businesses Today
By MBO Partners | | Workforce Management
Traditional hiring models are shifting—that comes as no surprise to savvy businesses. More and more, organizations are taking an integrated approach to talent management. By 2020, the number of self-employed ...
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