Archive for May 2022
3 Mistakes an Executive Coach Can Help You Avoid
In today’s post, Melisa Liberman, an executive coach specializing in tech leaders, offers actionable tips from her own experience as both a “coach” and a “coachee” to help independent professionals considering coaching for future career growth or career transition. Despite the title, an “executive coach” is not just for executives. Knowing when it’s the right time…
Read More4 Powerful Offline Marketing Strategies for Small Business
There are many ways to market yourself for free online as a small businesses or independent professional. And with good reason—the Internet is a great leveler, giving every business, large or small, the same potential to reach its audience. But too often independent professionals focus entirely on online activities, neglecting to do much of anything…
Read More7 Best Self Employed Jobs that Pay Well
If you are contemplating a move to self-employment but aren’t sure if your work experience is suited to an independent career, taking a look at high-demand jobs within your industry can help give you an idea of how to align your skills with market needs. Whether you’re a well-established professional, or just starting on a new path,…
Read MoreYou Can Now Find Community Abroad in Thanks to Digital Nomad Villages
Find out how MBO’s research informed Success Magazine on their latest article featuring the growing digital nomad communities around the globe.
Read MoreSafeguarding Mental Health in the Gig Economy
What percentage of Americans are apart of the #gigeconomy ? Find out in Verywell‘s latest article featuring our very own research!
Read More5 Time Management Strategies for Independent Consultants
Some of the biggest perks of independent work are freedom from corporate nine-to-five days and the ability to create your own schedule. Without a set routine, however, time management can be challenging as a self-employed professional. Here are five tips to help you efficiently manage your time while still maintaining the freedom of setting your…
Read MoreWhat to Include in a Consultant Scope of Work
Learn the critical components to creating a Scope of Work (SOW) document to properly plan and manage your projects.
Read More4 Ways a Consulting Firm Compliantly Engages in International Business Travel (Case Study)
CASE STUDY Vertical: Professional Services | Type: Misclassification and Compliance Any organization that engages independent contractors should have a general understanding of the importance of compliance. Having the right measures in place to correctly identify talent as independent contractors or traditional employees—and then engage and manage that person accordingly—is essential to remaining compliant and avoiding…
Read MoreExpand employee wellness programs to cover your entire workforce
Find out how MBO’s research helps inform companies on #employeewellness programs in BenefitsPRO‘s latest article:
Read MoreHow to Network with Peers When You’re Self Employed
Networking with your peers may sound too easy to be good advice, but there are many advantages: hearing a new perspective, gaining industry advice, or obtaining an outside opinion about an idea you have, just to name a few. It can be easy to get caught up in the daily grind of running your own…
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