The Weekly Independent: August 14, 2017

Staying on top of your field means staying ahead of the biggest news stories. That’s why each week we bring you The Weekly Independent, a quick-hit digest of news of note from around the web.

• Five ways to refresh your independent consulting brand.

• The number of Americans, including gig workers, who underpay taxes surges 40%.
• MBO’s Certified Self-Employed policy paper makes tax code easier for independents.
• CNN looks into the reason women are working more side hustles.
• The gig economy has reached healthcare—HR Dive looks at the associated risks.
• Land your next consulting contract by following these five steps.
• Spend Matters explores the evolution of digitally intermediated work.
• How one freelancer makes $6,000 a month.
• A maternity leave guide for self-employed professionals in the UK from the Guardian.
• Running your own business can be stressful. Inc. discusses how to handle this mental strain.

• Temporary rentals are increasing in popularity as the gig economy grows.

• More than half of UK freelancers are urging the Government to build a fairer tax system, according to a new survey.

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