Archive for April 2016
The Gig Economy: What Job Seekers Need to Know
A comment from CEO Gene Zaino was recently highlighted in a piece that posed the question: What should job seekers know about the gig economy? How can they make the most of this new approach to employment?
Read MoreUnleash the Independent Workforce: The Hidden Engine of Small Business Growth
This op-ed, written by CEO Gene Zaino, discusses the need for the government to enable the independent workforce to promote small businesses and job growth in the future of work.
Read MoreThe Weekly Independent: April 25, 2016
Being a successful independent contractor or a client of choice isn’t just about doing the best work or having the best perks. It also means staying one step ahead of the curve. That’s why each week we bring you The Weekly Independent, a quick-hit digest of news of note from around the web. This op-ed…
Read MoreFlexibility Key for Many Freelancers, Toptal Survey Shows
The independent workforce is expected to grow by about 25% by 2020, totalling nearly 40 million people. In 2015, there were about 17.8 million full-time independent workers and about 12.4 million part-time independent workers, according to an MBO Partners report.
Read MoreWhat our clients say about us
“My enrollment manager has been wonderful in setting me up with MBO Partners for my first consulting gig. Her wealth of knowledge is amazing and her energy and desire to help is outstanding! She is a superstar in my book!” Nick Conte President and CEO Lowcountry Critical Path Partners, LLC “What a positive experience I…
Read MoreThe Weekly Independent: April 18, 2016
Being a successful independent contractor or a client of choice isn’t just about doing the best work or having the best perks. It also means staying one step ahead of the curve. That’s why each week we bring you The Weekly Independent, a quick-hit digest of news of note from around the web. A well-done…
Read MoreThe Weekly Independent: April 11, 2016
Being a successful independent contractor or a client of choice isn’t just about doing the best work or having the best perks. It also means staying one step ahead of the curve. That’s why each week we bring you The Weekly Independent, a quick-hit digest of news of note from around the web. MBO Partners…
Read MoreMBO Partners Licenses Brand in International Expansion Initiative
MBO Partners, a provider of independent contractor engagement solutions, today announced a new international sales and service delivery strategy that will license the MBO Partners brand to a network of qualified member firms. The network will supplement MBO’s existing relationships with sub-contracted engagement providers throughout the globe currently supporting contractors for MBO clients across more…
Read MoreMBO Partners Goes Abroad, Launches New International Expansion Initiative
7 Travel Tips for Road Warrior Independents
The life of the self-employed “road warrior” has many twists and turns. How one navigates the travel-heavy lifestyle is not just a skill, but a necessity. In this post, we highlight some of the best ways to lighten your baggage—both physical and emotional—in your business travels. Footing the Bill As an independent consultant, you have…
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