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There are 30 million Americans working as freelancers or independent workers. But, there are huge differences within this independent, entrepreneurial cohort. One big divide: the solopreneurs and the side-giggers. 17.9 million “solopreneurs” work more than 15 hours a week independently, according to MBO Partners’ annual State of Independence in America report. Meanwhile, side-giggers take independent…
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According to a recent SAP and Oxford Economics report, 83% of executives say their companies are increasing their use of contingent workers. Intuit reported that by 2020 40% of American Workers will be freelancers. Another recent report from MBO Partners found that today there are approximately 30 million independent workers and that by 2019 this…
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Many small business owners have a hard time asking for recommendations. They feel awkward asking clients to promote them, because it seems self serving. If you are shy about doing this, here are some strategies that will make others want to help you grow your business.
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If you are in business in the 21st century, you’ve heard from multiple sources that you need to have an optimized digital presence if you hope to succeed. This message may ring a little louder if you are an independent worker. But what does an “optimized digital presence” even mean?
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Spend Matters recently interviewed Gene Zaino, president and CEO of MBO Partners, on his firmís recent study looking at the rise of independent workers in America. In Part 1 of the interview, Gene began to share his thoughts on key takeaways from the MBO survey, surprise findings from the report and what it means for…
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Fragment the economy into ever-more efficient units, freelancers who can start and stop assignments on a momentís notice. Toss in 21st century technology, communication that can pass job assignments around the world in less than a second. And you know that means futuristic ways of connecting people to work. Yet as the number of independent…
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The Freelance Workforce and Services Procurement: What is Your Share of $1 Trillion in Spending?
MBO Partners just released its 2014 State of Independence in America workforce study. The report should be a wake up call for procurement teams and leaders to factor in this growing group of professionals into their overall services procurement strategies.
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Online marketplaces have a long way to go before they make a significant dent in how most freelancers find work, according to a new report.
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New numbers out from MBO Partners indicates not only are more people freelancing, but that freelancers, entrepreneurs and ‘solo’preneurs are helping to push the US economy.
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New numbers out from MBO Partners indicates not only are more people freelancing, but that freelancers, entrepreneurs and ‘solo’preneurs are helping to push the US economy.
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