Posts by MBO Partners
How to Turn Your Independent Workforce into a Competitive Advantage
Realize the competitive advantage of making independent talent part of your workforce strategy by creating a program to that brings top talent to your doorstep, compliantly.
Read MoreThey’re digital nomads. They’re people of color. Here’s how they make it work
Digital nomads are often a diverse group, which includes new challenges to overcome. Some independents are thriving in this new environment.
Read MoreIndependent Professionals: Who They Are and What is Important to Them
What is the Independent Workforce? The independent workforce is comprised of 41 million people who work as contractors, consultants, freelancers, entrepreneurs, and more. This fast-growing population includes all age ranges, genders, skill sets, and income levels, and spans many different segments of our economy from app-based commodity service like on-demand drivers, to graphic designers, government consultants, and…
Read More6 Rights of 1099 Contractors
A guide to the rights you have as an independent contractor.
Read MoreStarting a Small Business? 9 Basic Legal Requirements
Make sure your small business operates legally with all of the required licenses and permits.
Read More4 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 effectively screen and monitor the talent you find to protect your company’s…
Read More5 Ways to Build a Personal Brand for Small Business
Branding is integral to 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 a self-employed professional, you are your company, and establishing a strong personal brand is essential to the growth and success of…
Read More5 Ways to Attract Skilled Independent Talent to Your Business
More than 80% of independent professionals say they have some or a lot of choice in picking their clients. Independent talent can fill in-demand roles with skills like specialized management consulting, engineering, marketing, research, and product development. As organizations look for new ways to reach corporate goals—particularly in our fast-changing economy—they must also take into…
Read More3 Key Factors of Classification Compliance
Minimize the risk of worker misclassification by understanding these three important components of independent contractor compliance.
Read MoreWhen You Can’t Work From Barcelona, Boulder Might Do
Pandemic digital nomad jobs are rising in work-from-home era. MBO’s digital nomads report is referenced.
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