Posts by McLean Robbins
5 Reasons to Join the Gig Economy in 2020
The United States currently boasts 41.1 million independent workers—a tally that is expected to rise despite record low unemployment and some of the strongest jobs numbers in more than nearly two decades. 2020 may also be a tipping point. With roughly one-third of the private U.S. workforce already working as independent professionals, companies have become…
Read MoreMiles Everson, Former PwC Global Advisory and Consulting Leader, Joins MBO Partners as Chief Executive Officer
MILES EVERSON, FORMER PwC GLOBAL ADVISORY AND CONSULTING LEADER, JOINS MBO PARTNERS AS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER This appointment pairs together one of the most successful leaders in the professional services industry with the leading online platform of independent professionals and the future of work FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE HERNDON, VA – July 17, 2019 – MBO Partners,…
Read MoreIndependent Professionals Feel More Financially Secure Than Ever, According to MBO’s 2019 State of Independence Report
INDEPENDENT PROFESSIONALS FEEL MORE FINANCIALLY SECURE THAN EVER, ACCORDING TO MBO’S 2019 STATE OF INDEPENDENCE REPORT Independent Millennials Report Confidence in Career Path, Continue Growing as an Economic Powerhouse HERNDON, VA. – June 18, 2019 – As the U.S. economy continues to grow, the independent workforce is happy, financially secure and maturing, according to MBO…
Read MoreHow to Create a Small Business Website: 5 Simple Steps
A website is not only a powerful markting tool for small business owners, it is essential in today’s world in order to build your brand, establish credibility, and generate leads. To build one yourself, follow these 5 steps—no technical background required! 1. Choose a Platform & Domain Name Depending on your tech-savvy, there are many options…
Read More10 Independent Workforce Trends to Watch
It’s difficult to know what the future of work might hold, but one thing is for certain—independent professionals are poised to be more important than ever before in years to come. Based on insights gathered from 7 consecutive years of industry research, MBO Partners has just revealed 10 predictions for the future of the U.S. independent…
Read More5 Reasons Consultants Need A Website
At MBO Partners, we talk a lot about the value of being a leader in your field, as well as how you can brand yourself via tools like online networking, polished communication, and ongoing professional development. A professional website is a modern-day calling card; helping to identify who you are and what you offer to a prospective…
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