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Make Employee Engagement for Your Freelancer Workforce a Priority Too
Salesforce discusses the importance of applying the principles of employee engagement to a freelancer workforce, citing MBO Partners’ State of Independence research.
Read MoreHow Procurement Can Guide Businesses Through the Changing Human Capital Environment
A Spend Matters story about changing human capital requirements cites MBO Partners’ 2017 State of Independence research.
Read MoreThe Emerging "Freelance By Choice" Era
A story discussing gig economy themes cites MBO Partners’ State of Independence research.
Read More6 Things to Include in a Contractor Invoice
An invoice may be the last thing that comes to mind when you think of powerful communication tools for your small business, but an invoice that is put together well can enhance your professionalism, make a good impression, and lay the groundwork for a continuing business relationship. An invoice is a permanent record of the…
Read More4 Ways to Make More Money as a Consultant
As an independent professional, it can be easy to get caught up in the cycle of finding a client, completing a project, getting paid, and then repeating the process. While constantly being on the lookout for new projects and new clients comes with the territory of being an independent, if you find yourself starting from…
Read MoreCreate a Home Office with These 10 Tips
Successful independent professionals are passionate and dedicated to their work, which often means spending long hours in the office. Luckily, unlike a cubicle, a home office is yours to customize, so those long hours can be spent in a work environment that is tailored to your needs. With a few simple tips, you can create a home…
Read MoreShort Stays: Why Temporary Rentals Are Becoming a Permanent Solution
A story discussing how temporary rentals are increasing in popularity as the gig economy grows cites MBO Partner’s State of Independence research.
Read MoreThe Emerging World of Digitally Intermediated Work: Old vs. New — or Something Else?
A Spend Matters article discussing the emergence and evolution of new intermediation models mentions MBO Partners.
Read MoreCultivating a Leadership Network
Working as an independent professional means that you get to be your own boss, set your own hours, create your own goals—you can do most of your work all on your own! However, being a successful independent professional requires developing and cultivating a strong network and establishing key relationships with others. Having strategic connections and…
Read MoreWhy Branding is Important for Independent Contractors
What is Branding? As a member of the independent workforce, why is brand important to you? You have a reputation—whether you deliberately spend time crafting it or not—and that reputation is your brand. Your brand is built on what you deliver and how you deliver it. Ask yourself these powerful questions: Are you actively managing…
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