The Weekly Independent: July 12, 2021

By MBO Partners • July 12, 2021

3 MIN

Being a successful independent contractor or a Client of Choice isn’t just about doing the best work or having the best perks. It also means staying one step ahead of the curve. That’s why each week we bring you The Weekly Independent, a quick-hit digest of news of note from around the web.

Gene Zaino joins the Here Comes Everybody podcast of The Solo Project to discuss the “secret weapon” of soloists, why soloists are more satisfied than employees regarding work-life, and the common barriers of becoming an independent professional.
Peter Walzer talks about the need for consultants to create an authentic relationship with clients, and that the most important thing during the consulting engagement is to leave a tangible and lasting value.
Dr. Allan Villegas argues that entrepreneurs should establish a personal brand to gain more visibility and be more successful
Social media is a platform that can help promote your business. Here are five tips on using the social media platform to effectively scale your brand and advertising initiatives.
Per Bylund shares the importance of differentiating entrepreneurs and managers due to the difference in both roles and objectives.
There are differences between managing an independent professional and a traditional employee. Keep in mind these four tips on how to manage independent contractors properly.
Katharine Miller explores how we can humanize the future of work by insisting that AI and automation should simply augment the employees’ work lives.
The months between Memorial Day and Labor Day usually mean downtime for some businesses. Here are five ways on how to be more productive and maximize the summer months.
Silicon Republic discusses how the culture of companies can also simultaneously evolve with the future of work.
Keeping everyone engaged and aligned is becoming more difficult in a remote setting. Ivan Zak shares these three personal tips in managing a fast-growing remote team.

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