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David Weil vs. Small Business: Democrats try to jam through a nominee who ignored the law in the Obama Administration.
Our State of Independence Research is being used to inform and influence political decisions today. The Wall Street Journal cites our study by saying, “Consultant MBO Partners recently reported that the independent workforce increased 34% in 2021, and that 87% of these workers say they are happier working independently.” Find out how this applies to…
Read MoreThe “2-Minute Rule” Pays Dividends If You Live By The “Time = Money” Mantra
Emails, phone calls, walk-by meetings, instant messages…things often have a way of, well, getting in the way of your work. How can help you prioritize, juggle, and check-off things from your ever-growing to-do list? The looming danger of procrastination is a reality all workers, independents and employees, tackle every day. Enter: The 2-Minute Rule. Simply…
Read More7 Techniques To Help You Work Smarter, Not Harder (Whether You’re Self Employed or Not)
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Read More8 Business Startup Costs for Independent Professionals
Starting your own business is challenging, but the more you prepare, the higher your likelihood of success will be. There’s a lot to consider when you go out on your own, from determining the services you’ll offer to how you’ll incorporate your business, where you’ll work, and how you’ll find clients. Below, we outline eight…
Read MoreHow to Develop Thought Leadership when Self Employed
To be seen as a trusted leader in your industry, it is important to cultivate thought leadership. Creating content and finding your own voice are good first steps. However, a big portion of thought leadership development is dedicated to having a presence—both physical and virtual—in the ongoing conversation within your area of expertise. Becoming a thought leader…
Read MoreBest Business Books Consultants Should Read in 2022
One of the challenges of being an independent contractor is that you don’t have an employer offering regular professional development opportunities. But that’s okay because you can be proactive in building your own personal library of inspiring books that’ll help you take your career to the next level. Taking time to read business books allows…
Read More3 Ways Employee Misclassification Puts Your Business at Risk
Many organizations today incorporate independent professional talent into their fulltime workforce, making it increasingly important to put measures in place to help correctly classify talent as either traditional employees—recipients of a W-2 Wage and Tax Statement—or independent contractors—recipients of form 1099-MISC, Miscellaneous Income. Failure to correctly classify a worker can have long-term, expensive consequences. If…
Read MoreHow a Big 4 Consulting Firm Saved $51M Using Direct Sourcing (Case Study)
CASE STUDY Vertical: Professional Services | Type: Direct Sourcing Enterprises today have access to a valuable population of highly skilled, educated, on-demand talent—independent professionals. This pool of talent offers organizations greater staffing flexibility, lower employment costs, and access to in-demand skills. In order to incorporate independent talent into their workforce, many organizations are turning to…
Read MoreTop 5 Transferable Skills of Successful Consultants
Having a core set of skills allows you to approach projects with confidence, impress clients, and create a consistent workflow. These transferable skills are particularly relevant and useful for independent professionals because they can be easily taken from project to project even if you update or completely change your service offerings. Here are five important…
Read More8 Ways to Improve Focus and Concentration at Work
When you run your own business, your work is your responsibility alone—how it gets done, where it gets done, and when it gets done is completely up to you. That reality can be both liberating and intimidating. Knowing how to maintain focus and concentration throughout the day are essential skills when you run your own business. Minimizing…
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