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Remote Is A Powerful Growth Driver For Freelancing: 32 Platform CEOs Explain Why
CEO Miles Everson is quoted in this roundup of thought leaders and CEOs on the growth of remote work as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read MoreIndependent Contractor Misclassification and Compliance News: May, 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. Pennsylvania Supreme Court Clarifies the Definition of…
Read MoreFive Reasons to Outsource Independent Workforce Management
All forward-thinking organizations today are aware that the talent management landscape is changing. More and more companies today are turning to flexible workforce models, incorporating independent professional talent to supplement their full-time workforce with specialized skills and on-demand project availability. In this new world, it’s important for companies to take an agile approach to talent…
Read MoreWebinar Recap: Boost Your Consulting Revenue with an Executive Coach
Our May 19 webinar, Using an Executive Coach to Accelerate your Independent Consulting Revenue, offered numerous tips and insights on how, when, and why an executive coach might help you grow your independent business. Coaching is a valuable tool for independent professionals, business owners, and anyone looking to expand their career and increase their earnings.…
Read MoreRetirement Options: SEP IRA for Self Employed Professionals
As a self-employed professional, you enjoy the flexibility, control, and creativity an independent career offers. However, 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…
Read MoreFive Time Management Strategies for Small Business Owners
As a small business owner, time management is a factor in your daily life. But spending your time efficiently and effectively is often more easily said than done, especially if you work remotely. It can be hard to focus when working from home and distractions seem to lie around every corner. Likewise, if you spend…
Read MoreBarriers to Building an Effective Independent Workforce Engagement Program
Many organizations today engage independent professionals to incorporate needed skills, specialized expertise, and on-demand talent as part of their workforce strategy. These companies stand to greatly benefit from a centralized program that is designed to manage the engagement and compliance processes needed for these types of workers. An independent contractor engagement program serves to minimize…
Read MoreBusiness Negotiation Tips for Independent Professionals
As an independent professional, one of the most essential skills you can develop is the ability to negotiate business deals. If handled correctly, negotiations can solidify client relationships, set your project up for success, and help you grow your business. If handled incorrectly, you may compromise on something that is ultimately bad for your business, fail…
Read MoreHow to Increase Organic Traffic to a Small Business Website
Although a website can have many different goals, for most people, it is a lead generation tool. New leads can come to your website in three ways: referrals from other websites, direct clicks from social postings or emails, and organic traffic, which comes from people clicking on a link in Google’s search results. To increase…
Read MoreHow Enterprise Organizations Can Benefit from Engaging an Executive Coach for their Workforce
In today’s post, Melisa Liberman, host of upcoming MBO webinar “Using an Executive Coach to Accelerate Your Career Revenue” and an executive coach specializing in tech leaders, offers actionable tips for enterprise organizations considering engaging an executive coach for their workforce. What does an executive coach do? At a high level, an executive coach helps guide…
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