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Contractor Compliance Risk: Top Causes and Solutions

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Use this step by step guide and templates to create a Scope of Work document that outlines the basic details of your project with your clients.

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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 need, full-time employees to support core organizational objectives, or independent contractors for high-value projects.

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It’s important to consider the advantages of engaging independent contractors versus temporary or full-time employees so that you can make the best choice in recruiting the right kind of talent. Before you start recruiting for a specific project, take the time to consider the project’s purpose, identify the skills needed to complete it, and assess whether it aligns with your core business objectives.

While rules and regulations govern how different types of workers are engaged, there are also practical applications to consider. Each of these types of workers can fulfill a role within your company, but there are many times when the best choice for the job is an independent contractor.

 

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 company a competitive advantage and help accelerate innovation, it’s first important to understand and mitigate the risks of independent contractor engagement. Worker misclassification is one of the biggest risks of integrating independent talent into your workforce.

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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 costs, and enable businesses to reach broader audiences across various countries and regions.

However, the unknowns associated with international compliance when hiring or engaging offshore workers can cause anxiety and resistance. Understanding the factors involved in hiring offshore workers is crucial to overcoming these challenges.

Here are five key best practices to help your enterprise navigate the process of hiring or engaging offshore workers compliantly.

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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 own or are responding to a more formal Request for Proposal (RFP) from a client, the ability to craft a standout proposal can help you clarify your company’s mission and vision, gain a better understanding of your competitors, improve the way you approach your service offerings, and ultimately win new business.

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A strong proposal offers a clear solution to a client’s problem, addresses specific questions they ask, and provides them with insight into your skills and capabilities. In this guide, you’ll learn the best practices for writing, responding to, and evaluating a proposal.

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 expansion. And there are many ways to grow: working with others as a team, hiring other consultants or part-time workers, or finding new work for yourself. In our guide, we’ll walk you through the key considerations on how to help you grow your business effectively. Find out how to figure out if it’s the right time to grow your business and what you should keep in mind when crafting a growth strategy.

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 execute your project successfully, collaborate effectively with your client, and build a strong relationship that positions you for future business opportunities.

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