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Guides for Independent Professionals
How to Give a Great Business Presentation
Most of us have sat through a bad presentation – from an overlong presentation to cringe-worthy slides. The messages may have been important, but they were most likely lost or diluted because of a poor delivery. Presentations affect professional reputation, so the ability to effectively communicate ideas is vital to the strength of any independent consultancy.
7 Tips for Writing a Client Report
Professional writing skills are a valuable tool in any self-employed professional’s arsenal. Effective written communication – particularly when it comes…
How to Create a Small Business Growth Strategy
Knowing when it is time to grow your solo business is an important decision. There are many internal and external…
5 Steps to Create a Great Consulting Website
How to create and optimize a website that promotes your business and generates leads
How to Write a Proposal for Consulting
What is a proposal? A proposal is the act of offering or suggesting something for acceptance, adopting or performance. A…
Consulting Fees: How much should I charge?
Deciding what you should charge for your consulting services is an important step for all independent professionals. Learn how to calculate a cost-based bill rate with this video tutorial.
Guides for Enterprises
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.
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.
What Causes Independent Contractor Engagement Risk?
Realize the competitive advantage of making independent talent part of your workforce strategy by creating a compliance program that manages legal risk and brings top talent to your doorstep.
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.
Research, Studies and White Papers
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…
Digital Nomads: Leading the Shift to Remote and Distributed Work
Digital Nomads: Leading the Shift to Remote and Distributed Work Who are digital nomads and what is their outlook? In…
MBO Partners State of Independence in America 2019
A Look Into the 9th Annual State of Independence in America Report The 2019 MBO Partners State of Independence in…
10 Predictions for the Future of Work
We stand on the precipice of a new way of working. In today’s project-driven economy, more businesses than ever before…
Elevate: The Enterprise Blueprint for Becoming a Client of Choice
As today’s 41-million strong independent workforce continues to grow and evolve, recruitment and engagement methods must shift to align with worker needs….
Webinars and Events
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…
Webinar Recap: Boost Your Consulting Revenue with an Executive Coach
Our May 19 webinar, Using an Executive Coach to Accelerate your Independent Consulting Revenue, offered numerous tips and insights on…