Starting My Business

5 Reasons to Join the Gig Economy in 2020 and Beyond

5 Reasons to Join the Gig Economy in 2020 and Beyond

By MBO Partners

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 combined with the…

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How to Start a High-Revenue One Person Business

How to Start a High-Revenue One Person Business

By MBO Partners

Starting your own business is an exciting prospect; you have the chance to bring your ideas to life, be your own boss, and make more money. But what skills do you need to get started and what’s the secret to building a thriving company? In her webinar, The Million-Dollar, One-Person Business, Elaine Pofeldt outlined pathways…

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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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Why More Millennials are Going Independent

By MBO Partners

Long recognized as a force in popular culture and media, Millennials are increasingly asserting themselves as they age into the full-time workforce. But this burgeoning independent population is different from their older counterparts in several distinct ways. As of 2015, this group surpassed Baby Boomers to become the second largest independent worker generation after Generation X….

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How to Launch Your Independent Business

By MBO Partners

Most professionals who want to start a consulting business are very confident in their technical expertise and ability to deliver great results for their clients. However, they often need help starting and running a business. This informative and actionable webinar, featuring Catherine Morgan, a career transitions expert and owner of Point A to Point B…

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