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Independent Contractor Misclassification and Compliance News: February 2021
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. Biden Department of Labor Withdraws Trump Administration…
Read MoreWomply PPP Loan Access: Sole Proprietors and Microbusinesses
We had a chance to sit down with Toby Scammel, the founder of Womply, a platform for small businesses. He shares the story of how their company saw the small business impact of Covid even before the government, and how they have tried to help. What is Womply? Womply is a small business focused technology…
Read MoreIndependent Workers Lead Recent Surge in Professional Service Business Applications
Applying for a business tax ID is one of the first steps to starting a business. In 2020, tax ID applications for new businesses surged to 4.35 million, a 24 percent increase over 2019. This data comes from the U.S. Census Business Formation Statistics. The dataset tracks applications to the U.S. Internal Revenue Service for…
Read More5 Project Planning Tips for Independent Contractors
Working through the details of your contract with a client is a big task, but as you get ready to actually begin your next project there’s still a lot of planning to do. Even if you don’t create a formal project plan, thinking through project risks, responsibilities, and goals can help you stay organized, determine what tasks…
Read MoreWebinar Recap: Bringing Open Innovation to the Future of Work
Webinar Recap: Bringing Open Innovation to the Future of Work
Read MoreHow to Become a Techpat – The New Tribe of Digital Nomads Swapping Taxes for Tans
From the ashes of office life laid to waste by the pandemic, a new breed of digital nomad worker has arisen. For many years, remote working has largely been the territory of digital nomads, technologically savvy entrepreneurs with a thirst for travel, but the arrival of Covid has given birth to a new way of…
Read More2021 Predictions
MBO Partners’ 10th Annual State of Independence in America report shows COVID-19 has shaken but not destroyed the resilience of independent workers; 48% are doing ok financially while 32% are living comfortably— hiving and nomadism are top strategies to survive and thrive in the new world of work.
Read MoreLeading Healthcare Company Implements Workforce Optimization Program (Case Study)
CASE STUDY Vertical: Healthcare | Type: Workforce Management Today’s labor force is increasingly composed of independent talent—people who work independently to build businesses, develop their careers, pursue passions, and supplement their incomes. Independent talent give companies the ability to respond quickly to project demands, exert greater control over employment costs, and realize access to in-demand…
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