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Today’s health and beauty consumers expect more than just clean ingredients. They’re looking for brand transparency, sustainability, and exciting collaborations. Leading brands are embracing open innovation and crowdsourcing to meet these expectations and spark new ideas. MindSumo explores trends that are shaping the industry’s future—and how your company can gain insights from the next generation of shoppers.
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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 remote and international work become more common, EORs offer a fast, compliant solution for onboarding global talent.
In this guide, you’ll see how EORs are helping companies hire smarter, reduce legal risks, and build teams faster.
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10 MIN
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.
4 MIN
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Discover the critical steps to land your first consulting client, such as qualifying potential clients, understanding how to sell your services and what differentiates you from other candidates, and learn how to market your services effectively.
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7 MIN
If you’re considering going solo and becoming an independent consultant, you’re not alone. Independence resonates across generations and those who have made the transition have built and maintained satisfying careers.
MBO Partners’ research suggests there has never been a better time to be an independent, so it’s a good decision to develop a strategy if you are considering joining the bandwagon. We predict that by the end of the decade, over half of the private U.S. workforce will be career independents. This begs the question: Is it right for you? This guide will help you determine if you are ready to start a consulting business.
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10 MIN
When searching for information or the answer to a question, the internet is usually someone’s first stop. The more specific the search query, the better the results a search engine will display. A company that ranks well in those search results can see a significant boost in business. Every business—from solo consultants to established corporations—should have a website. A website serves as an effective marketing tool that helps independent consultants spread brand awareness, enhance credibility, showcase skills, and reach new clients.
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However, simply having your own website is not enough. No matter how creative, or content-rich a website is, it won’t deliver the desired results without a strategic plan. Fortunately, you don’t have to be tech savvy to create or optimize a website. You just need to follow the critical steps outlined in this guide.
Simply having a website is not enough. No matter how creative, or content-rich a website is, it won’t deliver the desired results without a strategic plan.
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