For Independent Professionals

How AI Can Be a Solver’s Best Friend

By MBO Partners

Used in the right ways, AI can be a huge help to any open innovation solver who is looking to get more out of the experience. Used as a productivity hack, including AI in your solving activities can: Make you much more efficient Streamline the solving process Help uncover new angles that you wouldn’t have…

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Financial Management Tips for Small Businesses

By MBO Partners

Financial management is an important part of starting your own business. As an independent contractor your job isn’t just about keeping your clients happy and moving from project to project. It will also involve taking on an administrative role to help make sure your business runs smoothly and compliantly. Here are eight financial management tips…

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Pay Rate vs Bill Rate: What’s the Difference?

By MBO Partners

Bill rate and pay rate are easily confused, but they both factor into the decision of how much you should charge for your services as an independent contractor, consultant, freelancer, etc. When negotiating with a client at the start of a consulting project, make sure you are clear on your rates, and if you are…

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3 Benefits to Joining an Independent Talent Community

By MBO Partners

If you’ve ever applied to a job through a marketplace, you’re probably familiar with the process of creating a resume or profile detailing your experience, providing onboarding information, and getting to know a new manager and team. Many independent professionals will return to work with the same company for another contract if they’ve had a…

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How to Become a Freelancer for Big Companies: 12 Tips

By MBO Partners

Becoming a freelancer for big companies comes with many benefits. Higher-value contracts, bigger budgets, and the opportunity to gain credibility with a recognizable name—just to name a few. However, to be attractive to larger organizations, freelancers and independent professionals must first ensure they have a reliable, trustworthy business in place. Follow these 12 tips to…

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Thinking of Becoming a Digital Nomad? Here’s What You Need to Know

By MBO Partners

Digital nomads have a passion for travel, desire for adventure, and interest in new cultures. Becoming a digital nomad has increased a dramatic 131% from 2019 to 2023. Our latest research found that more than 17 million American workers currently describe themselves as digital nomads. A nomadic lifestyle can be both exciting and challenging. If…

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Top Open Innovation Solvers Offer Practical Advice

By MBO Partners

Stepping into the world of open innovation can be a novel experience, even for seasoned independent professionals. Success in this arena requires high levels of creativity, along with patience and the ability to roll with rejection. Top open innovation solvers have learned a lot on the way to success. Many have found that they need…

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S Corp: Advantages and Disadvantages for Small Business

By MBO Partners

S Corporation business structure advantages and disadvantages.

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10 Books for Digital Nomads

By MBO Partners

If working remotely while traveling the globe sounds like a dream come true, you’re not alone. Millions of Americans report working as digital nomads—people who embrace a location-independent, technology-enabled lifestyle while living and working remotely. Whether you’ve already tested the waters of digital nomadism and fallen in love with it or are simply curious to…

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How to Become a Digital Nomad

By MBO Partners

What is a Digital Nomad? Digital nomads are people who embrace a location-independent, technology-enabled lifestyle. Digital nomads travel to different cities and even different countries to work remotely and explore new surroundings. Some people travel for years while others go for just a few weeks or months at a time. How do You Become a…

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