Posts by MBO Partners
Independent Contractor vs Employee vs Temp
When to consider engaging an independent contractor versus hiring a temporary or full-time employee.
Read MoreAchieve Workforce Agility by Engaging Independent Contractors
The independent workforce continues to steadily increase year after year, and is quickly becoming an indispensable source of talent for business. More than 40% of workers in the U.S. are now employed in alternative work arrangements made up of contingent, part-time, or gig work. Independent workers are a growing economic force, providing businesses with staffing flexibility, in-demand skills,…
Read MoreTop 10 Marketing Tools for Small Businesses
In order to create a brand identity, drive a steady flow of projects, and spread the word about your services you need to effectively market your business. As an independent professional, not only do you have to do great work, but you have to find it as well. Keeping your brand visible and relevant in the…
Read More10 Ways to Take Advantage of Down Time as a Small Business Owner or Independent Consultant
While the goal of any small business owner is a full project pipeline with continuous work, sometimes you may have a little more time on your hands. Staying productive when you’re not working on a project may be frustrating and seem purposeless, and those who have found their pipeline changed as a result of circumstances…
Read More9 Self-Employed Tax Deductions You May Overlooking
Properly managing business expenses is not just good business, it’s also a good income strategy for an independent contractor. As a business-of-one, you will likely incur fixed costs that can’t be billed back to a client. You may also need to take care of expenses such as health care and retirement. Each of these fixed or variable costs…
Read MoreScope of Work Template (SOW) for Consulting Services
Learn the critical components to creating a Scope of Work (SOW) document to properly plan and manage your projects.
Read More5 Benefits of Implementing a Direct Sourcing Strategy
Direct sourcing tools make it easy for self-employed professionals to engage with your organization. Here are four benefits these tools can offer.
Read More4 Self-Care Tips to Practice When Working Remotely
While there are many benefits to working from home—minimal cost of setup, no commute to the office, a flexible daily schedule—it doesn’t come without its challenges. There are distractions around every corner, it can be hard to shut down and stop working at the end of the day, and it can be lonely. If you…
Read MoreHow to Raise Your Billing Rate
Are you at are at a point in your career where you have years of experience, produce high-quality work that is backed by client recommendations, and provide services that are in demand? If so, it may be time to consider raising your rates. Clients are looking for a trustworthy, knowledgeable, and reliable independent professional who can…
Read MoreFinding True Motivation: Consultant Alicia Dara’s Independent Success Story
Alicia Dara never thought she’d be where she is today: a public speech and presentation coach with almost 25 years of experience in business for herself. She started out studying musical theater and singing, hoping to turn her vocal talent into a lifelong profession. But she soon realized her dream might not really be what…
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