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Guides for Enterprises
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.
How to Interview for Soft Skills (Guide)
The landscape of work has been in flux for some time as technologies and societal shifts have influenced how companies…
Direct Sourcing (Guide)
As the use of independent professional labor continues to grow, so does the need for more efficient ways to find…
How to Set Independent Talent Up for Success in 2023 (Guide)
This guide covers best practices for a company and its managers to set up their independent talent for success in 2023. These practices are part of building an optimized workforce. It also includes self-assessments that help determine what’s working and where improvement is needed.
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.
Guides for Independent Professionals
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…
How to Write and Deliver a Consulting Proposal (Guide)
Learn how to write and deliver proposals as a consultant.
6 Ways to Sell Better and Get More Consulting Clients (Guide)
How to overcome a common roadblock to independent consulting success
Scope of Work Templates for Consultants: With Step by Step (Guide)
Find a step by step guide on creating a Scope of Work document that outlines the basic details of your…
Research, Studies and White Papers
2023 Digital Nomads Report: Nomadism Enters the Mainstream
Digital Nomads Digital nomads defy a single definition, yet all choose to combine working remotely and traveling for various reasons…
5 Ways to Attract Top Talent and Become a Client of Choice (Report)
For years, the balance of power has been shifting. As the self-confidence and self-assurance of independent professionals have increased, the…
Creator Economy Trends Report 2023
Creator Economy Staking Out New Territory Independent digital content creators are among the fastest-growing self-employment and independent work segments. Meet…
2023 Life Goals Report: Why Independent Workers Outperform Other Workers in Achieving Life Goals
Post-pandemic, people are rethinking how work fits into their broader life goals. We referred to these changes as The Great…
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…
2022 Contingent Labor Report
The ContingentLabor Imperative: How Agile Enterprises Succeed in a Modern Workforce Model August 2022 How Agile Enterprises Succeed…
Case Studies
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….
Global Manufacturer Uses Crowdsourcing for R&D and Talent Recruiting
A major global industrial manufacturer needed a way to think outside the box for ideas on how to improve on…
Fortune 500 CPG Company Crowdsources Product Line Name Ideas
A global CPG company was launching a new product line in an entirely new market segment. The company wanted a…
Webinars and Events
IR35 and the Private Sector: How to Prepare and Protect Your Business
WEBINAR IR35 and the Private Sector: How to Prepare and Protect Your Business The IR35 is the United Kingdom’s (UK)…
What US Executives Must Know About IR35’s Impact in the UK for Independent Contractors
WEBINAR What US Executives Must Know About IR35’s Impact in the UK for Independent Contractors There is a growing concern…
The CARES Act: What Enterprises and Small Businesses Need to Know
WEBINAR The CARES Act: What Enterprises and Small Businesses Need to Know It is challenging to grasp and incorporate the…
What the CARES Act Means for Independent Workers, Self-Employed Professionals, & Freelancers
WEBINAR What the CARES Act Means for Independent Workers, Self-Employed Professionals, & Freelancers Determining the benefits of the Coronavirus Aid,…
Using an Executive Coach to Accelerate Your Independent Consulting Revenue in 2020 and Beyond
WEBINAR Using an Executive Coach to Accelerate Your Independent Consulting Revenue in 2020 and Beyond In this exclusive webinar, Melisa…
Developing and Marketing Your Online Presence as an Independent Consultant Summary
WEBINAR Developing and Marketing Your Online Presence as an Independent Consultant In this exclusive Q&A-style webinar, Amy O’ Donnell, Chief…
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