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Group and Individual Health Insurance Options for Contractors
Whether you are contemplating making the leap to independence or are new to the independent workforce, you have likely grappled with how you will manage benefits without traditional employment. Health, life, and disability insurance are among the perks of a corporate career. Below we explain different health insurance options available to self employed professionals along with…
Read More11 Financial Management Terms Small Business Owners Need to Know
Managing the financial side of your business can be intimidating at first, but understanding the basics of what’s going on when it comes to your income, profit, and expenses—even if you enlist outside help—is an important part of your job. Many independents feel that they can earn more money working on their own, but in…
Read MoreProject Collaboration: How to Build a Team of Consultants
One of the biggest draws of independent work is the ability to work for yourself. No longer do you have to answer to corporate management or wait for information from coworkers. However, there are definite perks to working alongside other people: new perspectives, additional resources, added manpower, and a wider breadth of knowledge. Teaming up…
Read More6 Ways to Get New Clients for My Consulting Business
As an independent professional, you’re always thinking ahead to the future. Whether you’re planning how to meet your next deadline, successfully complete a deliverable, or land your next project, it is important to have a plan of action to sustain your company, meet your goals, and maximize your earning potential. Balancing your current workload while…
Read More4 Tips for Starting a Consulting Business After Retirement
A big career change like retirement can unsettle even the most accomplished professionals. But if you’re like many people who still feel like they have great work to do, you can use your transition to retirement as an opportunity to launch a profitable and fulfilling career as an independent professional, joining a 64.6 million-strong workforce of…
Read MoreStarting a Consulting Business: 5 Common Mistakes
Starting a consulting business and going independent is an exciting transition. It’s a chance to be your own boss, pursue projects you’re passionate about, and control when and where you work. At the same time, there’s bound to be mistakes involved when you begin a new business venture. By proactively learning about common mistakes and…
Read More5 Ways Successful Small Businesses Use LinkedIn
As an independent professional, LinkedIn is a great resource on which to promote and market your business. LinkedIn can offer a number of benefits to help you build your brand and promote your consultancy. Here are five tips for a business of one to keep in mind to succeed on LinkedIn. 1. Have a Complete…
Read MoreHow to Create a Professional Profile for a Job Marketplace
When you run a small business, it’s important to maintain a pipeline of project opportunities. And growing your business with these new projects requires networking, marketing, and salesmanship. That sounds like a lot of work, but here’s some good news. The hustle is digital, which makes your job easier. Online marketplaces for independent professionals offer…
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