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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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Business frameworks assist independent professionals in getting client agreement and buy-in on project goals, scope, and deliverables. Use of a consulting framework can be helpful not just in achieving buy-in from a client, but also in identifying and understanding of all aspects of the issue at hand, leading to a successful final product—and happier clients.
The frameworks included in this guide are commonly used models. There is no winner or best framework, as each serves a different purpose. These frameworks can be used individually or in tandem to frame thinking and increase project efficiency.
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10 MIN
You’re already an expert in your field, but are you a thought leader? That’s a question every successful or aspiring independent contractor should ask. With the internet changing so quickly, producing content that reaches your audience is fast becoming a necessity for solo businesses.
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Building influence and reputation is crucial to success as an independent business, and there are clear steps your solo business can take to strengthen both. One way to enhance your reputation and elevate your independent consultancy is by developing a thought leadership platform.
A carefully planned strategy that integrates social media, content marketing, and a variety of creative ideas can ease your transition to becoming a subject matter expert. That transition—from “good” consultant to sought-after expert—will give you a competitive edge and make you more visible to potential clients.
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The modern independent consultant must adapt to their surroundings, especially when client organizations change rapidly. Consulting agreements can be as simple as a single page or a lengthy, detailed document, but what matters most is that a legal framework is established and signed by both parties to cover a worst-case scenario.
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Contracts establish non-employee relationships with clients, protecting both parties and providing a strong foundation for the independent and client. Organizations need these protections to avoid misclassifying workers and facing associated penalties. Independents require the validation provided in a contract to confirm the relationship with the client.
Contracts ensure respective expectations are documented, clearly outlining the services to be performed, the timeline for completion, and payment terms and conditions. This guide will explore the types of contracts and agreements one that independent contractors may encounter, providing a glossary of key terms and sample agreements. It has been designed to build the confidence and knowledge necessary to successfully negotiate consulting agreements.
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