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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 MoreThe Weekly Independent: August 28, 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. Spend Matters explores how changing human capital requirements are affecting the contingent workforce. Three productivity tips to make the most out…
Read MoreHow to Balance Your Client Roster to Deliver Your Best Work
As an independent professional, your business revolves around your client roster. Without enough work from enough clients, you don’t have much of a business. But what about having too many clients? The truth is, you can have too much work from too many clients. When each client has a reasonable expectation that they are your priority,…
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 MoreThe Weekly Independent: August 21, 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. How newly proposed legislation is seeking to clarify the issue of independent contractor classification. Harvard Business Review explores how independent professionals…
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 MoreThe Weekly Independent: August 14, 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. Five ways to refresh your independent consulting brand. The number of Americans, including gig workers, who underpay taxes surges 40%. MBO’s…
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…
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