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Contingent Workforce Management: What You Need to Know
Finding, engaging, and retaining skilled talent can be difficult in today’s work environment. There are many more job openings available than job seekers so where can companies find the people they need? We believe the answer is self-employed professionals, a population that brings highly specialized services to the workforce. The number of self-employed individuals is…
Read MoreHow to Expand Your Independent Consulting Business: When and How to Grow (Guide)
Learn how to decide if it’s time to grow your business, what to consider, and how to develop a growth strategy.
Read MoreCreate a Home Office with These 10 Tips
Successful independent professionals are passionate and dedicated to their work, which often means spending long hours in the office. Luckily, unlike a cubicle, a home office is yours to customize, so those long hours can be spent in a work environment that is tailored to your needs. With a few simple tips, you can create a home…
Read MoreHow to Write a Consulting Contract (Guide): Types and Terms to Include
The modern independent consultant must be adaptable to their surroundings, particularly when client organizations change rapidly.
Read More9 Ways to Build a Personal Brand for Small Business
Building a personal brand is an important part of your identity—whether you’re an independent professional or a Fortune 100 company. From your name and logo to your company slogan and reputation, it’s how the public knows you. As an independent contractor, you are the face of your company. Establishing a strong personal brand is essential…
Read MoreIndependent Contractor vs Consultant: What’s the Difference?
There are 64.6 million independent workers in 2022 self-employed Americans today working as consultants, freelancers, contractors and more. This independent workforce touches all segments of the economy—from on-demand drivers and freelance writers to marketing professionals and website designers serving major companies. With so many types of independent workers, what do the terms independent consultant and…
Read More4 Marketing Strategies to Build a Small Business Brand
When you run your own business, it is important to present yourself in a professional way in order to attract the clients and projects you want. Much of this comes down to how you market and brand your services. While self-promotion may not come naturally to all independent professionals, it is a key part of…
Read More9 Common Contractor Compliance Issues and How to Avoid Them (Guide)
The number of people working as independent professionals in the United States is steadily rising. As this workforce continues to grow, so do the number of companies tapping into this talent source.
Read More10 Podcasts for Independent Professionals
The life of an independent professional is one of continuous learning. Whether you’re experienced or just starting out, there are seemingly endless opportunities to expand your knowledge. Whether you’re looking to deepen your industry expertise, optimize the way you run your business, or simply pick up a new hobby, the ability to choose what you…
Read MoreDe-Risk with Confidence: 3 Ways to Reduce Misclassification Risk
Your ability to achieve workforce optimization is only as good as your staff’s abilities and bandwidth. When specific project needs arise—that may be highly technical or involve in-demand skills not found in your FTE population—partner with trusted, compliant, and vetted independent talent. In order to effectively source independent talent end-to-end, it is important to establish…
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