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.
Connect with our exclusive network of preferred enterprise clients and top-tier projects.
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: March 18, 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. Spend Matters…
Leading a Project Kickoff Meeting: 5 Tips for Success
The contracts are signed and the budget is approved. You’re now officially on board and it is time to get to work! Starting your project with a kickoff meeting is a great way to lay the foundation for success and reinforce your client’s decision to engage your services. A kickoff meeting brings everyone together who will be…
The Weekly Independent: March 11, 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 MBO…
MBO Partners: Leading the Next Way of Working
Hello! If you’re visiting our website today, you’ll likely notice that we look a little different. Our new branding and the new MBOPartners.com reflects our commitment to leading the next way of working, something MBO Partners has believed in and championed since our founding more than 20 years ago. We’d love to walk you through it.…