INDEPENDENT PROFESSIONALS
Giving you a winning edge
Get direct access to top enterprise organizations and projects.
We’re constantly looking to the future to help you connect with top-tier clients, stay ahead of the competition, and thrive in the next way of working.
CUT THROUGH COMPLEXITY
MBO’s relationships with enterprises, policy makers, and independent professionals give you direct access to unparalleled knowledge of the independent workforce.
Our experienced team will help you navigate even the most confusing corporate processes and regulations—providing the guidance you need to minimize risk, stay focused on your work, and grow your project pipeline.
COMMAND CONFIDENCE
Know that you’ll have the resources and operational foundation required to attract enterprise-level projects, scale your business, and achieve your career goals.
MBO Access, our complete suite of back office and operating services, robust tools, and expert guidance will help you minimize administrative tasks and focus more of your time on doing the work you want to do.
CHARGE AHEAD
We’ll guide you step-by-step through the constantly changing independent market, helping you find new ways to get further, faster.
With our close connections and definitive research into the independent workforce, you’ll stay ahead of where the market is moving as you grow your business.
Join MBO's marketplace and find consulting projects with top companies looking for independent talent
Since joining MBO, I feel like an independent contracting evangelist because of the newfound opportunities and flexibility I've gained. I’m hoping to continue referring my fellow independents in order to pay it all forward.
- Wade F., Independent Professional
Key Resources
Find your ideal bill rate
INTERACTIVE BILL RATE TOOL
Deciding on how much to charge can be a challenge. With the MBO Bill Rate Calculator, you can quickly identify costs and determine a fair yet profitable bill rate for your services.
How to create a scope of work (SOW)
SCOPE OF WORK TEMPLATE
Learn the critical components that make up an independent professional's scope of work, and create your own with our SOW template.
Choose the right legal entity for your business
BUSINESS STRATEGY
Independents have many business structure options, from sole proprietor to C-Corporation. Learn the differences between each and identify the one that will best serve your needs.
Insights
The Weekly Independent: August 19, 2019
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. • The…
Hiring Help for Your Small Business: 4 Ways to Know You’re Ready
When you set up shop as an independent consultant, you’re immediately faced with a number of questions. Will you be able to bring in enough clients to make a solid income? Will you be able to land the clients you want? If you land those clients, will you be able to manage the workload alone? While…
Top 2 Independent Consulting Challenges and How to Overcome Them
Working as an independent consultant and being your own boss offer a number of benefits including setting your own hours, determining your specialties, and choosing your clients. However, independent consulting is not without its challenges. In MBO’s State of Independence report, we surveyed independent consultants to learn about their experiences, goals, and difficulties. Here, we…
How Much Does It Cost to Run a Small Business?
The many administrative and support tasks that must be done to effectively run a business is a big part of every independent contractor’s job. Without an organized and well-managed back office, your business can suffer. While larger companies have teams of employees and individual departments to handle these types of tasks, when you run your own…