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Guides for Independent Professionals
Create a Great Consulting Website (Guide)
How to create and optimize a website that promotes your business and generates leads
5 Small Business Reputation Management Strategies that Work
When it comes to consulting, your reputation can be everything—so why risk it? Here’s how to keep your record clean and your clients satisfied.
3 Ways to Calculate Your Billing Rate for Consulting Services
Calculate your billing rate and find tips to help you evaluate and maintain your consultant salary.
How to Transition from Full Time Worker to Self Employed: 9 Steps
Why Become Self-Employed? Work today looks very different than it did just a few years ago. There are many options…
Consulting Proposal Template and Guide
Starting a new business or landing a new client often begins with writing a proposal. Mastering the details of how…
6 Ways to Sell Better and Get More Consulting Clients
As an independent professional you have a lot of additional responsibilities; not only must you deliver quality work, you have…
Guides for Enterprises
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.
9 Signs of Increased Employee Misclassification Risk
Is your company aware of the risks that independent contractor misclassification can pose? Find out what exactly they are and how to avoid them.
Compliance Risk Assessment Tool for Independent Workforce Engagement
Because there is risk associated with hiring independent contractors, preparation is key. There are many factors to consider and many…
5 Benefits of an Enterprise Grade Direct Sourcing Solution
As the use of independent professional talent continues to grow, savvy organizations must find a way to directly engage this…
Calculate Your Worker Misclassification Risk
Why a Risk Assessment is Important Discussion of independent contractor misclassification seems to be everywhere nowadays. And while most now acknowledge…
Research, Studies and White Papers
MBO Partners State of Independence in America 2020
A New Version of the American Dream Dive into the report, our interactive look at 10 trends that matter, listen…
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…
Webinars and Events
Webinar Recap: Crowdsource Innovation, Serve Clients Project Needs and Unleash Residual Income with MindSumo
Webinar Recap: Crowdsource Innovation, Serve Clients Project Needs and Unleash Residual Income with MindSumo
Webinar Recap: Stand Out From the Crowd: Insights from Expert Recruiters to Get Noticed for Projects
Stand Out From the Crowd: Insights from Expert Recruiters to Get Noticed for Projects
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…
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…