For Independent Professionals

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3 Tips for Presenting a Winning Business Proposal

By MBO Partners

Independent consultants are constantly on the grind, looking for business development—and often the road to new business goes through the C-suite. Presenting business proposals to a new client or to an executive of a large company is unlike presenting to peers. Here are three tips to help you develop your content and approach and present…

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Start a Consulting Business in 7 Steps

By MBO Partners

Before starting a consulting business, there are several preparation steps that need to be taken to make ensure your success. While you may be confident in your ability to deliver great services and results to clients, it’s important to take a step back and first work through some strategic planning to make sure you start…

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5 Reasons Websites Help Consultants Stay Competitive

By McLean Robbins

If you take one look at our blog, you know that 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…

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Types of Entrepreneurs and Independent Workers

By MBO Partners

Thinking about adding independent workers into your workforce planning strategy this year? Smart thinking! Right now, there are 64.6 million people who do independent work either full time or part time. And, they’re happier, healthier and wealthier than their peers working full time. Expect to see the shift to independent work continue. But, as a…

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NEW YEARS RESOLUTION GIFT GUIDE-2

How the Gig Economy is Changing the Corporate Landscape and Workforce Strategies

By MBO Partners

Get MBO’s New Years Resolution Guide to kick start your path to achieving your 2022 goals.

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5 Things to Consider Before Starting a Small Business

By MBO Partners

The decision to pursue an independent career can be both exciting and scary. The rewards of being your own boss, working flexible hours, and the ability to pursue what you’re passionate about are great, but as an independent, you also assume the challenges, risks, and infrastructure of running a business. In his webinar, Going Independent: Are You…

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9 Ways to Build a Personal Brand for Your Consulting Business

By MBO Partners

Building a personal brand is one of the major keys to business success. Follow these 9 steps to create your personal brand and build public visibility.

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Should Independent Professionals Use Promotional Products?

By MBO Partners

Online marketing through social media is free—and effective—which means that many cost-conscious independent professionals use platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn as their primary method of reaching out to potential new clients. But there are also times when it can be advantageous use real-world advertising avenues as well. Promotional products are often overlooked as…

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Improve Your Client Email Etiquette: 3 Bad Habits to Fix

By MBO Partners

More than 124 billion business emails are sent and received each day. As a small business, how do you stand out from the crowd and deliver value in the emails you send to your clients? As the old adage says, “it’s nice to be important, but it’s important to be nice.” While this serves as…

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6 Creative Ways to Get Client Testimonials that Build Your Brand

By MBO Partners

Client referrals and recommendations can be incredibly helpful when it comes to building business credibility and trust. Think back to the last time you made a big purchase. How did you choose a particular product or brand? While a good marketing strategy can help draw in potential clients, these prospects will likely look for customer reviews next. Testimonials are…

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