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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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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.
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The nature of work today looks entirely different than it did even just a few years ago, providing many opportunities for people to pursue their passions. Now, many tasks are organized around specific projects, and businesses have been discovering that outsourcing can be more cost-effective and resource efficient. This shift has intersected with the underlying revolution of American workers in search of greater control of their destiny, and the desire to do work aligned with their passion and expertise.
From our State of Independence in America study, we know that the major workforce shifts of the past decade have fueled a new kind of productivity, wealth, and personal growth opportunity for American workers and companies. We also know that the majority of those who pursue self-employment are satisfied with their choice and plan to continue working as an independent.
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While you might be excited to take control of your career path, lifestyle, and income, you may also have many questions about how to become a consultant. What steps should you take to prepare for going independent? What do you need to start your business? How do you leave your employer? Successful independent professionals come from all walks of life, but they share a common trait: strong planning skills. They are savvy professionals who do their research, ask good questions, and work hard every day to achieve their goals.
Choosing to go independent involves carefully considering how self-employment will impact your life, from financial preparation to benefits, retirement savings, and childcare management. Seek real-life advice and references before making the leap.
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As an independent professional, you have a lot of additional responsibilities. Not only must you deliver quality work, but you must find it as well. Winning new contracts isn’t just about luck and having an attractive portfolio. To maintain a steady flow of leads, you need a proactive approach and a clear plan of action for seeking out new projects.
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As a solo business owner, neglecting business development can lead to an unpredictable revenue stream and greater stress. While you may be doing well with just one or two large contracts, your future success hinges on consistently bringing in new business. And the way you sell has an impact on your ability to win new business. Here are six practical tips to help you secure more clients and maintain steady work.
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Much like a contract, a scope of work is a foundational document for any independent consultant–client relationship. Use this step-by-step guide to create a Scope of Work document that outlines the essential details of your project with a new client, including key terms and general descriptions.
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