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Women’s History Honor: Tasha Jones on What It Takes to Be A Female Independent Professional
Meet Tasha Jones who is featured in our series on National Women’s History. Tasha is founder of Twenty39 and has a multi-faceted background in curating business and technology solutions for businesses and independent professionals.
Read More4 Ways a Leading Cloud-Based Software Company Optimized their Workforce (Case Study)
CASE STUDY Vertical: Technology | Type: Workforce Management Many businesses today are embracing an increasingly independent labor force that is a strategic mix of full-time, independent, and offshore talent. A blended workforce offers enterprises the ability to scale work up and down depending on market needs. This approach not only gives businesses ready access to…
Read More3 Proven Client Retention Strategies for Small Business
When you run your own company, you are the face of your business on a daily basis. That require finding ways to keep your clients coming back so you maintain a steady flow of work. Always be thinking ahead, so gaps in your work don’t turn into gaps in your income. Getting work often comes…
Read More10 Do’s and Don’ts to Follow when Working with Independent Contractors
If you’re looking to engage a top independent contractor for your next project, there are a few tips and best practices to keep in mind. Follow these simple steps to ensure project success! DO THIS NOT THIS Develop job descriptions tailored to the independent contractor audience Market the project scope in addition to the desired…
Read MoreHow to Set Your Small Business up for Success
Embarking on a career as an independent professional can be equal parts excitement and nerves. Starting your own business requires a lot of planning and forethought—and those requirements do not necessarily diminish as you move forward. In order for your business to be successful, it’s important to constantly be thinking ahead and setting goals for…
Read MoreHow to Onboard a New Client: 6 Steps
You are ready to get to work on a new project: you’ve negotiated your contract and it is signed. But while a lot of the upfront hard work is over, don’t jump in too quickly! Taking the time to properly onboard a new client is a key part of the initial process that can easily…
Read MoreWorkers Don’t Feel Like a 9-to-5 Job Is a Safe Bet Anymore
MBO’s research is being used to show how Independents are on the rise due to the increased dissatisfaction rate in the 9-5 workplace.
Read More4 Ways to Increase Your Return on Investment Using Contractors
More companies are incorporating independent contractors into their talent strategy and they do so because there is a significant return on investment for doing so. Here’s why. There are a variety of dynamics and nuances at play when it comes to managing the lifecycle of independent talent, but there three components that all investments share:…
Read MoreWomen’s History Honor: Jennifer Lemmert on What It Takes to Be A Female Independent Professional
Meet Jennifer Lemmert who is featured in our series on National Women’s History. Jennifer has helped leading brands such as Marriott and Freddie Mac, build communications and outreach campaigns that have driven brand loyalty and engagement.
Read MoreWomen’s History Honor: Melisa Liberman on What It Takes to Be A Female Independent Professional
Meet Melisa Liberman who is featured in our series on National Women’s History. Melisa is a business growth coach who focuses on helping independent consultants double their revenue without sacrificing their personal lives.
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