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Guides for Enterprises
Calculate Your Worker Misclassification Risk
Independent Contractor Risk Assessment is Important Independent contractor misclassification is an important concept to grasp when engaging contingent workers. While…
Launching Your Direct Sourcing Program
Find the tools that you need to plan and launch a direct sourcing program in your enterprise.
Compliance Risk Assessment Tool for Independent Workforce Engagement
Because there is risk associated with hiring independent contractors, preparation is key. Often, misclassification can be unintentional because businesses simply do…
15 Ways to Avoid a Worker Misclassification Audit (Guide)
Learn the steps to take if your company is audited and 15 best practices to implement to avoid an audit.
How to Prevent Contractor Misclassification: Tips for Managing Gray Zone Workers (Guide)
Learn how to engage contractors using best practices that reduce costs, attract top talent, and reduce misclassification risk.
What Causes Independent Contractor Engagement Risk and How to Avoid It (Guide)
Learn what causes independent contractor engagement risk and how to mitigate that risk.
Guides for Independent Professionals
7 Tips for Writing a Client Report (with Sample Report)
Writing a client report is essential for communicating your progress on a project and managing and building positive relationships with clients. What…
Consulting Fee and Bill Rate Calculator
Using a consulting fees calculator can help you understand how much to charge for your services. As an independent professional,…
6 Consulting Frameworks for Small Business (Guide + Worksheets)
Understand six common businesss frameworks for consultants, self employed professionals, and contractors.
10 Steps to Succeed at Your First Consulting Project (Guide)
After landing your first consulting project, take these 10 steps to set yourself up for success.
Key Questions to Ask Before Starting a Consulting Business (Guide)
Ask yourself these important questions before starting a consulting business
How to Create a Great Consulting Website (Guide)
Learn how to easily create a professional website, a valuable marketing tool to showcase your brand, stand out from your…
Research, Studies and White Papers
AI in the Future of Work Report
Exploring New Frontiers: How Independent Workers View and Use Generative AI This brief covers the results of an MBO Partners…
Creator Economy Trends Report 2024
Creator Economy Creators Plateau, But Remain a Vibrant Independent Force Independent Creators Plateaued in 2023 The creator economy grew rapidly…
2024 Future of Work Trends: The Macro Market and Workforce Realities
2024 Trends | Part 1 The Macro Market & Workplace Realities 2024 promises to be a year of new strategies…
2024 Future of Work Trends: Positioning for the Future
2024 Trends | Part 2 Positioning for the Future of Work The future of work is here, and preparation is…
MBO Partners State of Independence in America Report 2023
DOWNLOADTHE REPORT Stronger Together Introduction: In 2023, the state of the independent worker is stronger. In 2023, these factors…
MBO Partners State of Independence in America Report 2022
DOWNLOADTHE REPORT Happier, Healthier & Wealthier Americans in greater numbers are opting for the flexibility, autonomy, control, and balance…
Case Studies
How a Global Professional Services Corporation Tapped Open Innovation for Social Impact
How can a corporation that is serious about social responsibility launch the most effective campaigns in its focus areas?
Quick Solve Challenges Prime the Innovation Pump for a Global Technology Company
Innovation comes in big and small sizes. Moonshots—those products and services that disrupt the status quo and create new realities—are…
Big 4 Consulting Firm Saves 40% on Contingent Talent Recruiting
Outsourcing talent recruitment provides a big 4 consulting firm with a flexible way to secure high-level expertise on an as-needed…
Global IT business saves £200 Million in liability through IR35 compliance
The risks and responsibilities of the new IR35 legislation created some challenges for the global IT, networking and cybersecurity solutions…
National Home Products Company Crowdsources 50% of New Product Ideas
A home products manufacturer needed a way to rapidly generate 20-25 new product ideas per month working within a tight…
Fortune 500 Consulting Firm Uses Crowdsourcing for New Solution Ideas
A major global consulting firm was looking for a fast solution to handle the ideation component of its client engagements….
Webinars and Events
Miles Everson @ Harvard Club of Boston: How a Global CEO Reinvents the Workforce
WEBINAR Miles Everson @ Harvard Club of Boston: How a Global CEO Reinvents the Workforce The rate of innovation is…
How to Sell Consulting Services in a Digital World
WEBINAR How to Sell Consulting Services in a Digital World Digital buying is not a new idea to us but…
Going Independent: Are You Ready to Make the Leap?
WEBINAR Going Independent: Are You Ready to Make the Leap? Independent working provides greater freedom and flexibility, and even the…
5 Steps to Recharge Your Marketing Strategy
WEBINAR 5 Steps to Recharge Your Marketing Strategy When your marketing strategy is not coming together, it may be time…
5 Ways to Achieve Work-Life Balance
WEBINAR 5 Ways to Achieve Work-Life Balance Work-life balance has everything to do with life and nothing to do with…
How to Cultivate a Leadership Network
WEBINAR Cultivating a Leadership Network Leaders with good networks tend to be promoted more rapidly, enjoy greater career mobility, and…
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