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How Independents Can Access CARES Act Benefits (Webinar)
Congress has approved and the President signed into law the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES), a $2 trillion economic stimulus package to provide liquidity for the American people and economy during the current COVID-19 pandemic. The Act includes provisions for benefits, loans, grants, deferred payments and other measures to help the entire…
Read MoreThe historic $2 trillion CARES Act will be an economic lifeline for gig workers and freelancers
The $2 trillion federal stimulus package known as the CARES Act, signed into law by President Trump on Friday, will be a lifeline to many gig workers and freelancers.
Read MoreIndependent Contractor Misclassification and Compliance News: March, 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. Each month, we’ll bring you the latest news stories from around the web. 1. Independent Contractors May be Eligible for Collect…
Read MoreThe CARES Act: What it Means for Self-Employed, Freelancers, Independent Workers
The information provided in the MBO Blog does not constitute legal, tax or financial advice. It does not take into account your particular circumstances, objectives, legal and financial situation or needs. Before acting on any information in the MBO Blog you should consider the appropriateness of the information for your situation in consultation with a…
Read MoreWhy Hire an Executive Career Coach: 5 Benefits
There are so many types of coaches and coaching models out there, it can often be confusing to know why you would want to hire a coach and to understand what results you can achieve. This comes from personal experience, both as a coach and as a coachee (meaning I have my own coaches…. yes,…
Read MoreUpdate: How Coronavirus Is Impacting Freelancers and Gigsters Now: Today, March 20
This article explores the global impact of COVID-19 on freelance work and interviews MBO Partners’ Chief of Market Strategy, Bryan Peña on the unique needs of certain industries during this time.
Read MoreMBO Partners® Retained by Premier Inc. to Advance the Future of Work
Herndon, VA,– March 16, 2020 – MBO Partners®, a platform providing innovative workforce solutions connecting forward thinking enterprises and high impact talent, announces today that they have been retained by Premier Inc., a leading healthcare improvement company, to create a next–generation talent solution. Premier will use the MBO platform to manage the full range of talent it engages, which includes healthcare, technology, supply chain and marketing professionals. This partnership will…
Read MoreIndependent Work: One Size Does Not Fit All, and Now, More than Ever, It’s Time This is Understood
To say a lot has changed in the world of work in the past week would be an understatement. Nearly every major organization in the U.S. has taken a critical look at their workforce preparedness strategies, particularly as they relate to workforce continuity and remote work, in light of current events with COVID-19. Whether to curb an…
Read MoreModernizing Business Models to Manage Risk is as Old as The Dutch East India Company
Uncertainty causing boards and managements to change the business is as old as the public company itself. If we look to history as an example, the creation of the first publicly listed company in the world was the result of investors and management modernizing the business structure to manage uncertainty—the same situation we are facing…
Read MoreI started my own business so I could travel as a digital nomad, and I replaced my corporate salary within 4 months. Here are the 5 steps I took to do it.
Citing MBO Partners’ Digital Nomad research brief, one woman documents her journey to becoming a digital nomad.
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