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Guides for Independent Professionals
3 Ways to Build Thought Leadership as a Consultant
Learn how to become a thought leader in your field with this MBO Partners guide.
How to Write a Consulting Agreement: Guide and Templates
Learn how to write and negotiate the right independent consulting agreement. Learn the key ingredients of a contract, different types of contracts, and mistakes to avoid.
How to Get Your First Consulting Client: 6 Steps
Get your consulting business off to a good start by learning the best strategies for finding and getting clients.
Scope of Work SOW Template for Consulting Services
Learn the critical components to creating a Scope of Work (SOW) document to properly plan and manage your projects.
How to Start a Successful Consulting Business
More than 41 million Americans work independently as consultants, freelancers, independent contractors, gig workers, and more. If you’re working independently and are…
9 Questions to Ask Before Starting a Consulting Business
Is independent consulting right for you? Use this information to gauge whether or not you are ready for self-employment.
Guides for Enterprises
15 Best Practices for Classifying Workers and Avoiding an Audit
Worker misclassification may often seem like a far-off concept—something that only happens to very large companies that you read about…
Independent Contractor vs Employee: Which Should I Hire?
Learn how to define and when to hire a 1099 independent contractor, temp or full time employee in order to avoid misclassification risks.
Background Checks for Independent Contractors in the Wake of COVID-19: 4 Areas to Consider Moving Forward
When we consider the multitude of complications that were anticipated as a result of the COVID pandemic, few professionals would…
10 Strategies to Reduce Contractor Compliance Risk
Understanding how to properly engage and manage independent contractors is critical for the modern business. If you suspect that your…
The Costs of Independent Contractor Engagement
Learn about the costs associated with different independent contractor engagement methods and review a case study to see cost savings in action.
How to Manage Independent Contractors: 3 Approaches
Learn three approaches to independent contractor engagement and tips for how to best manage your independent workforce.
Research, Studies and White Papers
COVID-19 and the Rise of the Digital Nomad
COVID-19 and the Rise of the Digital Nomad In 2020, the U.S. and the entire world witnessed a seismic shift…
Workforce Optimization and the Era of the Agile Enterprise
Workforce Optimization: Transform the Way Work Gets Done A Targeted Consulting Engagement Talent Optimization is Within Your Reach MBO Partners,…
Building an Agile Workforce in a Post COVID World
The world today is in a near-constant state of change. While we are not yet in full post-COVID-19 territory, organizations…
Four Forces Driving the New World of Work
If asked what their most strategic asset is, almost any business leader will respond in the same way: “our people.”…
Attract and Retain Top Talent by Becoming a Client of Choice
A Look Into the 4th Annual Client of Choice Report The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has been felt keenly…
California’s AB 5 Opens the Door For Independent Contractors
As today’s 41-million strong independent workforce continues to grow and evolve, government and engagement policies must evolve and grow to meet the…
Webinars and Events
Webinar Recap: Think Like a Recruiter: What You Need to Know to Get the Attention of Big Brands
In our August 20th webinar, Think Like a Recruiter: What You Need to Know to Get the Attention of Big…
Masterclass Recap: James Rosebush & the Art of Public Speaking
In our July 30 Masterclass, Winning Your Audience: Expert Tips to Improve Your Public Speaking, eminent leader, advisor and best-selling…
July 30 Masterclass: Winning Your Audience – Expert Tips to Improve Your Public Speaking
On Thursday, July 30, join James Rosebush, eminent leader, advisor, and speaker, in a fast-paced masterclass to improve your public speaking…
Webinar Recap: Growing Beyond Your Network – Marketing Your Skills and Brand as an Independent Consultant
In our July 16 webinar, Growing Beyond Your Network: Marketing Your Skills and Brand as an Independent Consultant, MBO’s Chief…
Webinar Preview: Grow Your Network and Market Your Skills / Brand
Once you’ve established a successful online presence; the next challenge is making yourself visible to your target market – those…
Webinar Recap: Developing and Marketing Your Online Presence as an Independent Consultant
In our June 11 webinar, Developing and Marketing Your Online Presence, MBO’s own Amy O’Donnell shared tips and tricks on…