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This Creative Entrepreneur Didn’t Want To Spend His Time On Administrative Tasks. He Found A Simple Way To Hand Them Off.
Independent Contractor Misclassification and Compliance News: July, 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. Courts in Massachusetts and New Jersey Both…
Read MoreNational Academy of Sciences Uses MBO Testimony in new Report, Recommendations
The National Academy of Sciences used testimony from MBO founder Gene Zaino in its new report offering recommendations to the Bureau of Labor Statistics regarding data collection surrounding the future of independent work.
Read More3 Ways to Build Thought Leadership as a Consultant
Learn how to become a thought leader in your field with this MBO Partners guide.
Read MoreWhen is an Independent Contractor an Employee?
Today, organizations have many different approaches to building their workforce. Traditionally, businesses relied on a base of full-time employees, perhaps supplemented by temporary workers to fill seasonal or short-term needs. In recent years, however, companies are increasingly incorporating independent contractors into their talent strategies. And no wonder—independent professionals bring substantial financial benefits, access to in-demand…
Read More3 Consulting Agreement Templates and Contracts Guide
Learn how to write and negotiate the right independent consulting agreement. Learn the key ingredients of a contract, different types of contracts, and mistakes to avoid.
Read More5 Reasons to Hire Independent Contractors
In America today, there are 41 million independent workers. This growing workforce has increasingly become a vital source of talent for businesses. As we shift towards project-based economy and as technology advances, it has become easier to leverage independent talent in general as well as engage a wide breadth of specialized talent. The question facing…
Read MoreHow to Communicate Effectively with Clients
Clients are the glue that hold small businesses together. Your success and growth as an independent professional is entirely dependent on the relationships you build with your clients. One of the most important factors in developing and maintaining those relationships is communication. Good communication can help keep a project moving along smoothly, resolve pain points…
Read More5 Tips for Effectively Marketing Your Small Business on Twitter
One of the gest ways to reach your target audience and connect with future clients is through social media. However, in order to be effective on these platforms, you’ll need to tailor your writing to the specific social platform you are using. With a global user base of more than 300 million people, Twitter is one of…
Read MoreWebinar Recap: Growing Beyond Your Network – Marketing Your Skills and Brand as an Independent Consultant
In our July 16 webinar, Growing Beyond Your Network: Marketing Your Skills and Brand as an Independent Consultant, MBO’s Chief Talent Officer Amy O’Donnell shared tips and tricks to market and grow your business. Amy leveraged her more than 20 years of experience in talent management to provide a unique perspective on how to expand…
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