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The Weekly Independent: August 23, 2021
Being a successful independent contractor or a Client of Choice isn’t just about doing the best work or having the best perks. It also means staying one step ahead of the curve. That’s why each week we bring you The Weekly Independent, a quick-hit digest of news of note from around the web. Fourteen industry…
Read More3 Ways Self Employed Track Time and Billable Hours
When you run your own business, time tracking and billing are essential parts of your job. Whether you charge clients by the hour or by the project, knowing how and where you spend your time will keep your business both productive and profitable. How you manage your billable and non-billable hours as an independent determines…
Read More4 Tips to Get Buy-In for Your Contingent Labor Program
Forward-thinking companies understand that using independent talent as part of their workforce is a strategy that can increase organizational agility and give them access to in-demand skills. Independent professionals provide a flexible way to secure high-level expertise on an as-needed basis. In order to easily and compliantly find, engage, and manage independent talent, it’s important…
Read MoreHow to Set Boundaries at Work When You’re Self Employed
Setting healthy boundaries at work can be challenging as an independent professional. Here are three tips for setting your limits.
Read MoreHow to Increase the Visibility of Your Business
You may have written a great business plan, but it can be hard to make headway with if people don’t know who you are or what services you offer. For some, self-promotion may seem like a daunting task, but think of it as enabling your business to take that next important step. The good news…
Read MoreThe Weekly Independent: August 16, 2021
Being a successful independent contractor or a Client of Choice isn’t just about doing the best work or having the best perks. It also means staying one step ahead of the curve. That’s why each week we bring you The Weekly Independent, a quick-hit digest of news of note from around the web. CPA Practice…
Read MoreStaff Spotlight: Christine Rindfleisch, Independent Business Advisor
Meet MBO’s brilliant, exceptional employees. Each month we feature a new individual apart of our unique team and give you the story behind one of their greatest strengths in both their professional and personal life.
Read More6 Benefits of Workforce Optimization for Companies
Workforce optimization allows companies to get the talent access, agility and cost efficiency needed to succeed in the future of work. Finding the talent you need to effectively run your business is no easy feat. The modern workforce environment is increasingly trending towards remote and independent labor. Businesses that embrace this change by aligning their…
Read MoreThe Digital Nomad Client
Do your clients want help setting up their new business as a “digital nomad”? Digital nomads are people who use tech to work remotely from anywhere they hang their hats, whether it be a beach, a foreign country, or a recreational vehicle. To help your clients navigate the world of becoming a digital nomad, here’s what…
Read MoreHow Does Direct Sourcing Work?
Work today is an evolving landscape that is moving away from the conventional 9-to-5 employee model and towards more agile, project-based talent strategy. The independent workforce is an increasingly important part of this new normal. 38.2 million Americans currently work as independent professionals, and there is a growing support infrastructure of products, services that support…
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