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Is Your Workforce Program Exposing You to Risk? Take the Quiz to Find Out
Answer 9 questions and get a report that helps you understand your potential workforce program risk exposure
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Enterprise Guides
The Hidden Workforce Problem: 7 Common Challenges That Impact Risk, Cost, and Talent
Download our eBook to learn the critical challenges eroding the visibility, compliance, talent recruitment and cost efficiency of enterprise contracto...
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Enterprise Guides
10 Strategies to Reduce Independent Contractor Compliance Risk (Guide)
As the project-based economy continues to evolve, managing independent contractor talent effectively will be critical. If you suspect your business ma...
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Research
2025 Client of Choice Report: How Companies Can Attract Top Talent
Want to read this report? Access MBO’s reports to stay up-to-date on the latesttrends in the independent…
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Templates
Corporate Digital Nomad Policy: Best Practices and Guidelines
Corporate Digital Nomad Policy: Best practices and guidelines Digital nomads are a mobile and skilled workforce. As…
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Templates
Digital Nomad Sponsorship Request Template
Digital Nomad Sponsor Template Do the work you love, how and where you want. Use this template to…
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Enterprise Guides
What Is an Employer of Record (EOR)? Complete Guide to Global Hiring and Compliance
More companies are turning to Employers of Record as they look to expand their talent pools and hire across borders without added legal risk. As remot...
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Enterprise Guides
15 Ways to Avoid a Worker Misclassification Audit (Compliance Guide)
Worker misclassification audits are becoming more common as federal and state regulators increase scrutiny of how organizations classify independent c...
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Enterprise Guides
Top 9 Contractor Compliance Issues and How to Avoid Them (Guide)
The number of people working as independent professionals in the U.S. is steadily rising. As the independent workforce continues to grow, more compani...
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Research
How Online Talent Platforms are Reshaping Independent Work: 2025 Report
Discover why more independents are using online talent platforms to find work and understand how enterprises are using these platforms to find talent,
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Enterprise Guides
Benefits of Bringing Creative Talent Into Contingent Workforce Programs
At MBO Partners, we’ve seen marketing and creative teams evolve faster than almost any other function. Many organizations once relied on in-house staf...
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Enterprise Guides
10 Best Practices for Contractor Engagement (Guide)
This guide covers best practices for a company and its managers to set up their independent talent for success. These practices are part of building a...
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Enterprise Guides
3 Ways to Manage Independent Contractors (Guide)
The demand for independent professional talent is continuing to grow year over year— 72.7 million Americans work independently according to our latest...
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Research
2025 Digital Nomads Trends Report: A Niche Workforce Becomes Mainstream
Access our 2025 report on the growth of Digital Nomads. Learn more about the 18.5M US digital nomads and the importance of having a corporate digital ...
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Enterprise Guides
Candidate Fraud Guide: How to Protect Your Business
Candidate fraud is an increasing concern for businesses as hiring teams sort through high volumes of applicants. To help protect organizations, MBO ha...
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Research
2025 AI Report: How Independents are Rewriting the Playbook Using Generative AI
Learn how independent workers are rapidly adopting and using generative AI to provide better and faster results for their clients. Independents are th...
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Research
2025 State of Independence in America Report
15 Years,One Movement The Returnon Independence “For fifteen years, this report has tracked what is now the…
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Talent Guides
7 Tips for Writing a Client Report (Plus Sample Report)
Writing a client report is essential for communicating your progress on a project while managing expectations and…
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White Papers
Overcoming Typical SMB Constraints to Access Specialized Talent
Direct sourcing has become a proven way for companies to secure top talent quickly and cost-effectively—but most SMBs don’t have the time, budget, or ...
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Enterprise Guides
What is an Agent of Record (AOR): Guide to Managing a Project-Based Workforce
Managing independent contractors can be complex, but an Agent of Record (AOR) helps simplify the process. This guide breaks down what AOR means, how i...
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Research
2024 State of Independence in America Report
Access MBO’s 2024 State of Independence Report and learn more about the 72.7 million independents working in America today. Understand the latest tren...
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Talent Guides
How to Write and Deliver a Consulting Proposal (Guide)
As an independent contractor, proposals are a strategic tool you can use to find and retain new clients and projects. Whether you decide to write your...
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Talent Guides
How to Expand Your Independent Consulting Business (Guide)
Many factors can influence your decision to grow your business, including regulatory changes or financial constraints that impact the timing of expans...
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Talent Guides
10 Steps to Succeed At Your First Consulting Project (Guide)
Once you secure your first consulting project, there are a few things to consider to ensure your success. This guide will walk you through how to exec...
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Talent Guides
How to Give a Great Business Presentation (Guide)
Knowing how to deliver a stellar presentation is crucial in any role, especially when you own your own business and are pitching or presenting informa...
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Enterprise Guides
When to Hire a Full-Time Employee Vs. An Independent Contractor (Guide)
Today, there are many options for identifying and engaging talent for your business. You can hire temporary workers to fill a seasonal or short-term n...
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Enterprise Guides
Contractor Compliance Risk: Top Causes and Solutions (Guide)
Independent contractors are playing a vital role in the workforce strategies of modern organizations. In order for this talent pool to give your compa...
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Talent Guides
How to Get Your First Consulting Client (Guide)
Discover the critical steps to land your first consulting client, such as qualifying potential clients, understanding how to sell your services and wh...
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Enterprise Guides
Hiring Offshore Workers: 5 Best Practices for Compliance (Guide)
Hiring offshore workers can provide many benefits for U.S. enterprises. For example, offshore workers can bring invaluable expertise, help reduce cost...
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Talent Guides
Key Questions to Ask Before Starting a Consulting Business (Guide)
If you’re considering going solo and becoming an independent consultant, you’re not alone. Independence resonates across generations and those who hav...
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Talent Guides
How to Create a Great Consulting Website (Guide)
When searching for information or the answer to a question, the i nternet is usually someone’s first stop. The more specific the search query , the be...
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Talent Guides
How to Transition From Full-Time Employee to Self-Employed Professional (Guide)
The nature of work today looks entirely different than it did even just a few years ago, providing many opportunities for people to pursue their passi...
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Talent Guides
6 Ways to Sell Better and Get More Consulting Clients (Guide)
As an independent professional, you have a lot of additional responsibilities. Not only must you deliver quality work, but you must find it as well . ...
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Enterprise Guides
How to Interview for Soft Skills (Guide)
The world of work has been evolving for some time, influenced by technologies and societal shifts. As a result, enterprises are reassessing their HR m...
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Enterprise Guides
Worker Classification Guide: 3 Options for Engagement
The independent workforce is a growing and increasingly valuable source of talent. In fact, over half of executives say that leveraging an external wo...
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Templates
Scope of Work Essentials: Overview, Best Practices, and Helpful Templates
Much like a contract, a scope of work is a foundational document for any independent consultant–client relationship. Use this step-by-step guide to cr...
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Talent Guides
6 Consulting Frameworks for Small Business (Guide + Worksheets)
Business frameworks assist independent professionals in getting client agreement and buy-in on project goals, scope, and deliverables. Use of a consul...
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Talent Guides
10 Ways to Become a Thought Leader As an Independent Professional (Guide)
You’re already an expert in your field, but are you a thought leader? That’s a question every successful or aspiring independent contractor should ask...
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Talent Guides
How to Write a Consulting Contract (Guide): Types and Terms to Include
The modern independent consultant must adapt to their surroundings, especially when client organizations change rapidly. Consulting agreements can be ...
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Tools
Calculate Your Worker Misclassification Risk (Guide)
Independent Contractor Risk Assessment Is Important Independent contractor misclassification is a critical issue when engaging contingent workers….
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Talent Guides
5 Small Business Reputation Management Strategies That Work (Guide)
When you transition from traditional employee to independent worker, your reputation and your brand go together. In the words of the esteemed Warren B...
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Talent Guides
How to Build a Small Business Marketing Strategy (Guide)
A strong brand communicates who you are and the problems you solve, while marketing conveys your brand message and engages your target audience, helpi...
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Research
2024 Digital Nomads Trends Report: Nomads are Here to Stay
Digital Nomads One in Ten U.S. Workers is a Digital Nomad The MBO Partners 2024 State of…
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Talent Guides
How Much Should I Charge As a Consultant? (Guide)
Whether you’re preparing to land your first consulting project or are already well along on your journey, you have most likely considered how much to ...
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Enterprise Guides
Guide to Building a Direct Sourcing Strategy
As the use of independent professional labor continues to grow , so does the need for more efficient ways to find and leverage this increasingly valua...
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Research
The Untapped Potential of a Recomposable Workforce – 2024 Study
The Untapped Potential of a Recomposable Workforce Why Leaders Need To Redefine The Structure Of Their Workforce…
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Tools
Consulting Fee and Bill Rate Calculator
Using a consulting fees calculator can help you understand how much to charge for your services. As…
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Enterprise Guides
How to Create a Direct Sourcing Program (Guide)
This guide is focused on giving you tools that you need to plan and launch a direct sourcing program in your enterprise. We’ll start with your busines...
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Research
AI in the Future of Work Report
Exploring New Frontiers: How Independent Workers View and Use Generative AI This brief covers the results of…
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Research
Creator Economy Trends Report 2024
Creator Economy Creators Plateau, But Remain a Vibrant Independent Force Independent Creators Plateaued in 2023 The creator…
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Research
2024 Future of Work Trends: Positioning for the Future
2024 Trends | Part 2 Positioning for the Future of Work The future of work is here,…
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Research
2024 Future of Work Trends: The Macro Market and Workforce Realities
2024 Trends | Part 1 The Macro Market & Workplace Realities 2024 promises to be a year…
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Research
State of Independence in America Report 2023
DOWNLOAD THE REPORT Stronger Together Introduction: In 2023, the state of the independent worker is stronger. In…
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Research
Unleashing the Power of Direct Sourcing: Report and Roadmap for Success
Unleash the Power of Direct Sourcing: Pave Your Pathway to Workforce Optimization Download the Report Take Your…
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Research
2022 Digital Nomads Report Shows 131% Growth Since 2019
Digital Nomads Working from the Road: The Aspirations and Reality for Digital Nomads Digital Nomads – people…
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Research
2023 Digital Nomads Trends Report: Nomads are Here to Stay
Digital Nomads Digital nomads defy a single definition, yet all choose to combine working remotely and traveling…
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Research
5 Ways to Attract Top Talent and Become a Client of Choice (Report)
For years, the balance of power has been shifting. As the self-confidence and self-assurance of independent professionals…
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Research
Creator Economy Trends Report 2023
Creator Economy Staking Out New Territory Independent digital content creators are among the fastest-growing self-employment and independent…
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Research
2023 Life Goals Report: Why Independent Workers Outperform Other Workers in Achieving Life Goals
Post-pandemic, people are rethinking how work fits into their broader life goals. We referred to these changes…
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Research
2022 Contingent Labor Report
The Contingent Labor Imperative: How Agile Enterprises Succeed in a Modern Workforce Model August 2022…
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Research
Digital Nomads: The 2021 Workforce Trend
WORKFORCE TRENDS Digital Nomads: Advancing the Next Way of Working READ THE RESEARCH BRIEF DOWNLOAD THE 2021…
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Research
Corporate Use of Branded Talent Marketplaces
Company-Branded Talent Marketplaces Overview Where we are today Enterprises today are facing chronic skill shortages, especially for…
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Research
Digital Nomads: How COVID-19 Impacted Digital Nomads
COVID-19 and the Rise of the Digital Nomad The 2020 report covers how COVID-19 led to a…
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Research
Digital Nomads: Leading the Shift to Remote and Distributed Work
Digital Nomads: Leading Remote Work State of Independence: 2019 Research Brief Digital nomads are leading the shift…
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Digital Nomads: Who they are and key growth trends
Digital Nomads: Leading the Trend for Remote Work State of Independence: 2018 Research Brief Technology is enabling…
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