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5 Questions to Ask when Building a Contractor Management Program
Contingent workers are a steady economic force, bringing in-demand skills, staffing flexibility, and cost control to many enterprises worldwide. As more businesses incorporate independent talent as part of their full-time workforce, questions about how to best manage this new population of workers is high on the list for many enterprise managers. Engaging Independent Talent Through…
Read MoreHow to Maintain Relationships with Top Independent Talent
Finding and engaging skilled independent contractors who work well with your company is a big accomplishment. But it’s just the first step in building a blended workforce. Developing strong relationships with independents is essential to retain this talent pool. By building a positive reputation among contingent workers, you can ensure your organization is top of mind…
Read MoreTop 6 Tax Write Offs for Self Employed Professionals
The ability to manage your business expenses is not just good for your company, it’s also a good income strategy as an independent professional. As a business of one, you will incur fixed costs that cannot be billed back to clients. You’ll also need to handle expenses such as health care, retirement funds, and other…
Read More5 Marketing Tips from John Jantsch
Marketing consultant, speaker, and best-selling author John Jantsch, founded the Duct Tape Marketing System and Duct Tape Marketing Consulting Network to train and license small business marketing consultants around the world. Jantsch acknowledges that marketing can be challenging for independent professionals, who are often working with limited time and resources. Nevertheless, he is confident that independents can successfully…
Read MoreWorking Remotely From Another Country: What You Need to Know
US News & World Report covers MBO Partner’s Digital Nomads Report.
Read MoreWhy Misclassification Risk Can’t Be Ignored
As the 64.4 million-strong independent workforce continues to grow, so does the issue of employee misclassification. The IRS estimates that millions of workers have been misclassified, and according to state-level studies, 10-30% of employers misclassify their employees as independent contractors. While some misclassification is unintentional due to lack of understanding about laws regarding worker classification, sometimes it is done deliberately…
Read MoreHow a fractional workforce can help you improve your return on assets
Fast Company covers MBO Partner’s research.
Read More10 Ways to Prepare Your Business for the Holidays
Avoid a slump in business by using these tips to keep new projects coming in over the holidays.
Read MoreBiden Would Repeat Dutch Mistakes in Regulating Freelancers – Atlantic Sentinel
Atlantic Sentinel covers MBO’s 2021 State of Independence Report data
Read More10 Independent Consulting Myths
The ability to work when and where you like, be your own boss, and turn your passion into a career make independent work broadly appealing, but that doesn’t mean it is for everyone. Running your own business can be stressful and it will require more than a few long hours. Nevertheless, people are often hesitant…
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