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Independent Contractor Misclassification and Compliance News: August, 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. California vs. Uber and Lyft One of…
Read MoreIndependent by Choice, a Podcast
MBO’s Kristian Rayner joins the What’s Next Now podcast to discuss independent work.
Read MoreHow to Improve Your Client Retention Strategy
Retaining clients you enjoy working with is not only great for the financial side of your business, it makes your day-to-day job easier as well. When you have a consistent pipeline of projects, you can focus on the work at hand rather than worrying about how you will make it through the next few months.…
Read MoreWebinar Recap: Think Like a Recruiter: What You Need to Know to Get the Attention of Big Brands
In our August 20th webinar, Think Like a Recruiter: What You Need to Know to Get the Attention of Big Brands, MBO’s Chief Talent Officer Amy O’Donnell and special guest Vincent Valle, Associate Director of Independent Contractor Recruiting at KPMG shared insights on how to get inside the mind of recruiters and get project work…
Read MoreHow to Deal With Difficult Clients
Managing relationships with your clients can be one most difficult aspects of transitioning to the independent workforce. Even if you are a seasoned independent professional, you may find yourself in a frustrating situation: your client relationship is strained and you’re not sure how to handle it. When working closely with a client on a project…
Read MoreWorker Classification Tests: DOL, IRS, State Tests for Classifying Workers
Questions and concerns around employee misclassification continue to grow as the independent workforce rises in number. Misclassification can lead to decreased tax collection revenue, loss of employee entitlements such as minimum wage and overtime pay, and class action lawsuits from unhappy workers. Dozens of federal- and state-level tests exist to help businesses determine whether or not…
Read MoreThe False Boogeyman of the Gig Economy
MBO Partners is cited in a piece from Forbes championing independent contractors.
Read MoreWhy Work From Home When You Can Work From Barbados, Bermuda or … Estonia?
MBO Partners and our State of Independence Research is mentioned in this in-depth piece on the growing trend towards digital nomadism.
Read MoreThe Difference Between Customer Loyalty and Customer Retention
As an independent professional, you’ll quickly learn that a key to sustained business growth is retaining a pool of reliable, loyal clients. Finding and acquiring new clients requires a big investment of time and energy. If you can establish a consistent pipeline of work, you can spend more time doing the work you love rather…
Read MoreS Corp Advantages and Disadvantages for Small Business
S Corporation business structure advantages and disadvantages.
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