Archive for January 2017
Trust: The New Currency In The Digital Age
A piece from The Huffington Post discusses how building trust may be the decisive factor for success in business management of the future. The article cites MBO Partners when talking about how the work paradigm has shifted.
Read MoreThe Weekly Independent: January 30, 2017
Staying on top of your field means staying ahead of the biggest news stories. That’s why each week we bring you The Weekly Independent, a quick-hit digest of news of note from around the web. President Trump has an important opportunity to leverage the independent workforce to foster economic growth, innovation, and bolster national security. MBO…
Read MoreHow to Avoid a Tax Audit as a Self-Employed Professional
When it comes to taxes, independent contractors have additional responsibilities above and beyond those of conventional employees. With extra forms and numerous deductions, it can be easy to overlook small details or miscalculate. While there’s no way to completely protect yourself from the dreaded tax audit, you can reduce your odds of being singled out…
Read MoreTrends in the Online Platform Economy: Who Works Independently and Why?
An article discussing the online platform economy (OPE) cites CEO Gene Zaino and MBO Partners’ State of Independence research.
Read MoreThe Weekly Independent: January 23, 2017
Staying on top of your field means staying ahead of the biggest news stories. That’s why each week we bring you The Weekly Independent, a quick-hit digest of news of note from around the web. President Trump has an important opportunity to leverage the independent workforce to foster economic growth, innovation, and bolster national security. MBO…
Read MoreReport Debunks 6 Common Myths About Independent Workers
CEO Gene Zaino and MBO Partners’ State of Independence research are cited in an article debunking 6 common myths about the independent workforce.
Read MoreTrump embracing the independent workforce will deliver growth, innovation, and bolster national security
A new op-ed from CEO Gene Zaino outlines policies that could benefit the independent workforce under the Trump administration, including MBO Partners’ own Certified Self-Employed proposal.
Read MoreObamacare repeal could hurt the gig economy
MBO Partners’ State of Independence research is cited in an article detailing the potential impacts of ACA repeal in the Trump administration.
Read MoreTop 7 Productivity Apps for the Self-Employed
While many people’s favorite apps involve matching sets of candies, launching birds at unstable structures, or chasing around lovable pocket monsters, as an independent contractor you don’t always have the luxury of whittling away time with a game during the day. Luckily, there’s another category of apps that are equally engaging—and can help you maximize…
Read MoreThe Weekly Independent: January 16, 2017
Staying on top of your field means staying ahead of the biggest news stories. That’s why each week we bring you The Weekly Independent, a quick-hit digest of news of note from around the web. Many consultants made their last 2016 quarterly tax payment last week. Here are 5 easy ways to make filing less taxing.…
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