Archive for October 2014
Secrets to Getting Word-Of-Mouth Recommendations Without Asking
Many small business owners have a hard time asking for recommendations. They feel awkward asking clients to promote them, because it seems self serving. If you are shy about doing this, here are some strategies that will make others want to help you grow your business.
Read MoreA Handshake and a Drink in a Digital World
If you are in business in the 21st century, you’ve heard from multiple sources that you need to have an optimized digital presence if you hope to succeed. This message may ring a little louder if you are an independent worker. But what does an “optimized digital presence” even mean?
Read MoreMBO Partners’ Gene Zaino on the Rise of the Independent Worker (Part 2)
Spend Matters recently interviewed Gene Zaino, president and CEO of MBO Partners, on his firmÃs recent study looking at the rise of independent workers in America. In Part 1 of the interview, Gene began to share his thoughts on key takeaways from the MBO survey, surprise findings from the report and what it means for…
Read MoreFreelance Still Runs On Word Of Mouth
Fragment the economy into ever-more efficient units, freelancers who can start and stop assignments on a momentÃs notice. Toss in 21st century technology, communication that can pass job assignments around the world in less than a second. And you know that means futuristic ways of connecting people to work. Yet as the number of independent…
Read MoreThe Freelance Workforce and Services Procurement: What is Your Share of $1 Trillion in Spending?
MBO Partners just released its 2014 State of Independence in America workforce study. The report should be a wake up call for procurement teams and leaders to factor in this growing group of professionals into their overall services procurement strategies.
Read MoreOld-Fashioned Word-of-Mouth Still Rules for Freelancers
Online marketplaces have a long way to go before they make a significant dent in how most freelancers find work, according to a new report.
Read MoreStudy: Indie-workers pushing US economy
New numbers out from MBO Partners indicates not only are more people freelancing, but that freelancers, entrepreneurs and ‘solo’preneurs are helping to push the US economy.
Read MoreStudy: Indie-workers pushing US economy
New numbers out from MBO Partners indicates not only are more people freelancing, but that freelancers, entrepreneurs and ‘solo’preneurs are helping to push the US economy.
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