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4 Steps to Hiring the Right Independent Professional
Work needs to get done, and there’s no time to waste. You need to find a savvy, highly skilled independent professional who respects a strict budget and has the specific expertise you’re looking for. So, where should you start looking, and how do you screen and manage independent contractors to protect your company’s best interests?…
Read More5 Ways to Keep Your Skills Relevant as a Consultant
As a full-time employee you often have access to classes, coaches, seminars, or learning and development tools from HR to help build skills and credentials. But as an independent contractor, your career development is up to you. When you’re juggling the roles of CEO, CFO, marketing manager, and HR director, it can be easy to…
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 Ways to Get Buy-In for Creating a Contingent Labor Program
Setting up a contingent labor program according to best practices and policies requires buy-in from key decision makers. Forward-thinking companies understand that using independent talent as part of their workforce is a strategy can increase organizational agility and give them access to in-demand skills, there may be some resistance among decision makers to create a…
Read MoreHow to Get Better Leads by Networking
Networking is one of your keys to success in running your businesses. But for some, networking is easier said than done. While who you know is important, it’s what you do with those connections that can make a difference. Even if industry professionals know your name and you’ve got enough LinkedIn connections to fill a…
Read More6 Things to Include in a Contractor Invoice
An invoice may be the last thing that comes to mind when you think of powerful communication tools for your small business, but an invoice that is put together well can enhance your professionalism, make a good impression, and lay the groundwork for a continuing business relationship. An invoice is a permanent record of the…
Read More5 Client Management Tips for Independent Contractors
Maintaining client relationships is a crucial part of business as an independent contractor. Clients provide the work you need to keep your business up and running, and establishing trust and a good rapport with them is often just as important as delivering stellar work on a project. A strong relationship can lead to repeat work…
Read More4 Reasons to Hire Help for Your Small Business
When you set up shop as an independent consultant, you’re immediately faced with a number of questions. Will you be able to bring in enough clients to make a solid income? Will you be able to land the clients you want? If you land those clients, will you be able to manage the workload alone? While…
Read MoreHow to Give a Great Business Presentation (Guide)
Approach your presentation from a storytelling perspective. Stories are a powerful communication tool that engage your audience and create a memorable experience.
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…
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