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‘The modern dream’: Swapping apartments for campervans, nomadic working is on the rise
From individuals who travel continuously to those who travel for months or weeks at a time, being a digital nomad is an increasingly acceptable and feasible way to work, reaping rewards for both employee and employer. In the U.S., the population of digital nomads rose nearly 50% between 2019 and 2020, reaching 10.9 million people,…
Read MoreIndependent Contractor Misclassification and Compliance News June 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. Highly-Skilled Directional Driller Was Independent Contractor In…
Read More5 Ways Your Spending Habits Hinder Success as an Independent Consultant
Thinking back to my early corporate days at Accenture, I recall a time when a colleague and I wrote a business case asking the company to sponsor us to attend a Women’s Leadership Conference. The cost of the conference was $275. Accenture approved it. Looking back, I laugh at myself. I probably invested…
Read More4 Learning Agility Skills that Will Help You Succeed
Apply the four key components of learning agility to continually grow and improve your business.
Read More3 Ways Business Owners and Employees Deal Differently With Time (and How to Make the Most of Yours!)
“What got you here won’t get you there.” I see it play out almost every day for myself, and the independent consultants I coach. When you think like an employee, your business stagnates and stalls. Shifting your thinking into that of a business owner a critical prerequisite to your success. Specifically, a key to success…
Read MoreWhat is Net Income?
What Is Net income? Net income is the profit your business earns after expenses and allowable deductions. Why Is Net Income Important? As an independent professional, it is important to have a good handle on your finances. Knowing where your business stands financially can help you make important decisions such as setting bill rate, determining…
Read MoreHow to Overcome Barriers to Landing New Work
One of the most challenging parts of running your own business is landing new opportunities. Referrals can be a great way to gain new work, but it’s up to you to find the right people in your network, create strong relationships, and connect with them to find out what’s happening and how you can get involved.…
Read More4 Tips for Running Your Freelance Business as a Digital Nomad
As the world opens back up, many people have renewed their intentions to travel. Concurrently, the pandemic underscored how much easier it was to work from home than most professionals expected. So it’s not surprising that businesses are adapting to become more travel-friendly. In 2019, just over seven million Americans identified as digital nomads. That number exploded by 49% in…
Read MoreHow to Get Client Referrals
When potential clients hear about your qualifications directly from people they know and trust, it lends credibility to your reputation. Word-of-mouth can be a powerful marketing tool for independent contractors. However, there’s an art to asking for and receiving referrals. Follow these five tactics to go about getting client referrals and recommendations in the right way.…
Read MoreHow to Start a Small Business: Checklist
If you’re curious about starting your own business, there’s a lot to consider. When first starting out, it is important to take time and fully think thorough what running your own company actually entails. Testing out your idea while keeping your existing job is an ideal trial run, because it will give you time to…
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