My Account
Archive for January 2020
Independent Contractor Compliance Trends in 2020
As the independent workforce continues to grow, so do the issues of worker compliance and misclassification. It is important for enterprises to remain informed about the latest laws, regulations, and developments surrounding these topics. As we look ahead to 2020, worker misclassification and compliance are topics that will remain in the news as new laws…
Read MoreShould Independent Professionals Use Promotional Products?
Online marketing through social media is free—and effective—which means that many cost-conscious independent professionals use platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn as their primary method of reaching out to potential new clients. but there are also times when it can be advantageous use real-world advertising avenues as well. Promotional products are often overlooked as…
Read MoreThe Rise of the Digital Nomad: What it’s Like to Work Remotely While Traveling the World
Using MBO Partners’ research brief, “Digital Nomads: Leading the Shift to Remote and Distributed Work,” this article interviews three digital nomads on their own experiences.
Read MoreImprove Your Client Email Etiquette: 3 Bad Habits to Fix
More than 124 billion business emails are sent and received each day. As a small business, how do you stand out from the crowd and deliver value in the emails you send to your clients? As the old adage says, “it’s nice to be important, but it’s important to be nice.” While this serves as…
Read MoreHow Digital Nomads are Shaping the World of Work in 2020
Using data from MBO Partners’ Digital Nomad research brief, this article describes the rise of digital nomadism and how many industries are adapting to this lifestyle.
Read More4 Ways AI Services Can Make Your Life Easier an Independent Professional
Artificial intelligence, or AI, has been growing buzzword over the past few years. And, with its promises of a more innovative and growth-spurred future, it’ no wonder that so many people believe that AI will revolutionize the way we work. In fact, almost 30% of business leaders said that of new technologies, AI will have…
Read More8 Small Busines Productivity Apps for 2020
Each day as an independent professional is chock-full of things to do. From client meetings and project pitches to account management and brand marketing, it’s not always easy to know where to start. Luckily, apps can lend a helping hand and keep you on track. Here are eight apps to help you optimize time, meet…
Read More3 Creative Business Growth Strategies That Work
There are a seemingly endless number of tasks associated with independent work. From maintaining a pipeline of projects, running your back office, and drafting proposals, to holding client meetings and managing finances, the life of an independent professional is both busy and exciting. While it can be easy to get caught up in daily tasks,…
Read MoreHow to Start a Consulting Business in 2020
For many, the new year is a time to reflect on the past and look forward to the future. This is true for freelancers and independent professionals as well—taking the opportunity to think back on successes and failures of the past year and the past and set goals and a vision for the coming year…
Read MoreHow to Build a Strategic Networking Plan as an Independent Professional
When you run your own business, most of the work you do is done on your own. Being your own boss, setting your own hours, and setting your own goals are just some of the major perks of working independently. But in order to be successful, you can’t do it all on your own—developing a…
Read More