The Weekly Independent: July 6, 2021

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.

• Melissa Liberman shares these three differences in how business owners and employees think and use their time.
• McKinsey shares the necessary skill sets that can help citizens to thrive in the future of work.
• Eddie Dunn shares his personal stories to explain the similarities between military combat and corporate combat and how a model can help create a generational shift that can inspire a nation to embrace its authentic value.
• It is essential to learn agility to adapt to the ever-changing competitive landscape. Follow these four key components on how to develop agility.
• Keep in mind these three steps in securing government contracts as a consultant.
• Half of the new businesses will not survive within the first five years, which is why it is critical to be fully prepared when launching a business venture. Baruch Silvermann shares four critical questions that every entrepreneur must answer before launching a business.
• People are often hesitant to be self-employed due to concerns surrounding job security and income potential. Be enlightened about the facts surrounding the 10 common myths of self-employment.
• Learn more about the current 10 trends of independent workers residing in the United States.
• Be updated with the latest news and stories regarding worker compliance and misclassification.
• Net income helps present the financial health of a business. Here are examples of how to properly calculate the net income as an independent professional.

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