Archive for April 2017
The Weekly Independent: April 24, 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. Direct sourcing tools make it easy for self-employed professionals to engage with your organization. Here are four benefits these tools can…
Read MoreThe Weekly Independent: April 17, 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. Full-time employees are showing an increasing interest in doing some level of independent work, according to a Bloomberg BNA article. Curious…
Read MoreHow To Succeed As A Millennial In The Gig Economy
A Forbes article discussing how to succeed as a Millennial in the gig economy cites MBO Partners’ 2015 State of Independence research.
Read MoreIR35’s Impact on Private Sector Contractors Leaves Businesses with More Questions than Answers
A Staffing Industry Analysts article from MBO UK’s Mark Stringer discusses the impact of the UK’s IR35 tax law on independent contractors.
Read MoreRecapping Key Themes from the 2017 SIG Global Executive Summit
At the recent Global Sourcing Industry Group (SIG) Summit, MBO Partners CEO Gene Zaino sat down to discuss the rise of self-sourcing and what it means for the traditional services supply chain. The theme of the summit was innovation in the workplace and workforce and how with both, the future is now. In an intimate…
Read MoreThe Weekly Independent: April 10, 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. A new report from LinkedIn provides insight into recruiting independent contractors. Did you know that up to 30% of the workforce…
Read MoreSIMPLE IRA: Self Employed Contributions and Limits
Self-employed professionals enjoy the flexibility, control, and creativity an independent career offers, but the challenge and uncertainty of planning for retirement is a common concern. At a traditional job, you have the benefit of built-in retirement options, but this field can be more difficult to navigate on your own. Fortunately, there are a number of…
Read MoreThe Weekly Independent: April 3, 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. Bloomberg BNA explores the impact of immigration and employment verification on gig economy workers. Ready to pursue an independent consulting career,…
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