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Look Back, Look Forward: The Independent Workforce Year in Review 2017

By MBO Partners

As 2017 winds to a close, we at MBO Partners like to take time to reflect on what has changed in preparation for the year ahead. As is common in any fast-growing industry, we marvel at how much has changed in the past 12 months, and how much will likely change again as we head…

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Top Business Books to Read in 2018

By MBO Partners

As an independent, professional development is a key part of keeping your skills and knowledge current, standing out from your competition, and growing your business. While it’s easy to turn to the internet for a quick question or in-depth research, books are a valuable way to learn from top leaders, broaden your perspective, and gain industry insight….

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Five Work-Life Balance Questions for Jae Ellard

By MBO Partners

Jae Ellard is an author, speaker, and founder of Simple Intentions, a company that helps people develop the skill of awareness—the ability to see the world and how you show up in it—in the workplace. Ellard believes that being aware of your behavior allows you to become more present and accountable in all other parts of your…

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Cultivating a Leadership Network

By MBO Partners

Working as an independent professional means that you get to be your own boss, set your own hours, create your own goals—you can do most of your work all on your own! However, being a successful independent professional requires developing and cultivating a strong network and establishing key relationships with others. Having strategic connections and…

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Why Branding is Important for Independent Contractors

By MBO Partners

What is Branding? As a member of the independent workforce, why is brand important to you? You have a reputation—whether you deliberately spend time crafting it or not—and that reputation is your brand. Your brand is built on what you deliver and how you deliver it. Ask yourself these powerful questions: Are you actively managing…

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Becoming an Independent Consultant: Are you ready?

By MBO Partners

Going independent is on a lot of people’s minds. What’s not to get excited about? Greater freedom and flexibility. The possibility of increased satisfaction and wellness. Maybe even a chance to earn more. While it’s become the right path for many to follow, it’s a choice to be considered carefully and, ultimately, not the best…

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5 Steps to Restart, Recharge and Revive Your Marketing Right Now

By MBO Partners

Are you on track to meet your goals this year?  You don’t have to wait until the end of the year to assess your accomplishments and whether you are on track to meet your goals.  In this webinar, John Jantsch , marketing consultant, speaker and best selling author of Duct Tape Marketing, explained the 5 things you…

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2017 MBO Partners State of Independence

2017 MBO Partners State of Independence in America: Today’s Independents Are Happier, Healthier, and More Satisfied Than Ever Before

By MBO Partners

The 2017 MBO Partners State of Independence In America paints a positive picture of an independent workforce that is continuing to grow and mature. Now in its seventh year, this report is the longest running end-to-end look at America’s population of independent professionals. Data from the report make a strong case that not only is…

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Why Independents Are Happier, Healthier, and More Satisfied Than Ever Before

By MBO Partners

The 2017 MBO Partners State of Independence In America paints a positive picture of an independent workforce that is continuing to grow and mature. Now in its seventh year, this report is the longest running end-to-end look at America’s population of independent professionals. Data from the report make a strong case that not only is…

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Creating and Marketing Your Website as an Independent Consultant

By MBO Partners

Erin Daniels of Design for People was the guest speaker of our webinar on creating and marketing your website as an independent consultant. In today’s increasingly “online first” age, your website is often the first impression people will have of your business so it’s important that it reflects your brand, services, and skills. Erin, founder of…

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