Starting My Business
Start a Small Business | 6 MIN READ
When starting a small business, there are many financial considerations to consider. Maintaining a consistent pipeline of work, marketing your services, and building your brand are big pieces of the puzzle, but to make a sustainable income and operate compliantly, you’ll need to think about your finances as well. Here are seven financial management topics…
Grow a Small Business | 3 MIN READ
Our State of Independence research defines independent workers as full and part-time workers of all ages, skills, and income levels. This includes consultants, freelancers, contractors, temporary or on-call workers, solopreneurs, gig workers, and others who work independently to build businesses, develop their careers, pursue passions, and/or supplement their incomes. According to independent workers who participated…
Grow a Small Business | 5 MIN READ
In today’s fast-paced world, many ambitious individuals, myself included, are continuously seeking innovative ways to pursue our passions and financial goals. For those of us who are inherently creative, the idea of balancing a full-time job while simultaneously running a successful business is an enticing challenge. While it might initially appear as a daunting endeavor,…
Workforce Trends | 5 MIN READ
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…
Start a Small Business | 9 MIN READ
Make sure your small business operates legally with all of the required licenses and permits.
Grow a Small Business | 5 MIN READ
Whether you’re a new member of the independent professional workforce or a seasoned veteran, operating a successful solo business can be an ongoing challenge. In the beginning the challenge might be securing clients and generating revenues, while later down the line it might be adjusting your services to meet market changes, and, of course, securing…
Start a Small Business | 4 MIN READ
There are endless benefits to working as a self-employed professional: freedom, flexibility, control over your work, the ability to pursue your passion, and the ability work from anywhere in the world, just to name a few. In 2022, 64.6 million people worked as independent professionals in the US, and that number is only expected to rise…
Grow a Small Business | 4 MIN READ
Have you ever dreamed of working from an exotic location in another country? Perhaps a sunny beach in Bali, the colorful streets of Portugal, or the skyscraping-city of Dubai. For many, this dream is a reality. From 2019 to 2022, the American workforce has seen a 131% increase in digital nomad growth. Digital Nomad Defined…
Grow a Small Business | 6 MIN READ
Landing your first client is one of the most intimidating aspects of going independent and starting your own business. However, even after you are working on your first contract, you need to continue to attract new clients and win new business. This task can seem overwhelming and sometimes you may not know where to start. …
Start a Small Business | 4 MIN READ
If you’re considering self-employment, there has never been a better time to make the leap to independence. Today, many individuals are pursuing an independent careers and companies are increasingly engaging independent talent. That’s not too surprising as self-employment offers many advantages such as the ability to pursue your passion, control your own schedule, and be…
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