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Smarter IC Engagement. Better Results.

Independent professionals are the skilled, experienced workforce you need to keep momentum going, especially in today’s unpredictable market.

Get faster, better results with the right talent. Independent Talent Network (ITN) delivers high quality talent quickly.

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Why more companies are turning to independents to get work done

Independent contracting is the largest and fastest growing segment of the extended workforce

Fast-changing markets pressure companies to move faster, control spend, and access skills that keep work moving. Independent professionals give teams a  straightforward way to fill critical skill gaps fast, manage budgets with more intention and stay competitive.

Independent contractors are the fastest growing market segment in the US. They are skilled, experienced, and tech-savvy. In fact our own 2025 State of Independence Report found that 72.9 M Americans now work independently and 5.6M independents earn $100k+.

 

48%

Independent
contracting
$1.8T

11%

SOW
consulting
$391B

26%

Other
temporary work
$962B

15%

Temporary
staffing
$546B

<1%

Talent
platform workers
$16B

Finding high quality talent
is the key

MBO’s Independent Talent Network has access to the best and brightest independent talent who are vetted, proven, and skilled. With 130k profiles, we can quickly identify talent who meet your specific criteria.

MBO's marketplace has:

  • 130k profiles of skilled, experienced talent across
  • 18 skill domains and
  • 112+ specialties

Top skills include:

  • Project Managers
  • Marketing
  • Finance & Accounting
  • Software Engineer
  • Risk & Compliance
  • IT Infrastructure
  • Data Analysts & Architect
  • Program Manager
  • gear
    Project
    Management
  • pen
    Marketing &
    Creative Design
  • pos
    Finance &
    Accounting
  • element plus
    Change Mgmt &
    Org Design
  • shild
    Cyber Security
  • lock
    Knowledge
    Management
  • route
    Digital
    Transformation
  • pos
    Corporate
    Strategy
  • modules
    Technology
    Infrastructure
  • barchart
    Data &
    Analytics
  • briefcase
    Resourcing

The benefits of independent workers

Why independents are the smart choice for quick deployment

When companies face hiring challenges and budget restraints, skilled independents can offer quick results. From increased flexibility to full project alignment, engaging independent talent means lower overhead costs, fast onboarding, and reduced benefits administration.

Watch the video to see the benefits of hiring contractors vs employees.

 

How ITN is different

 

MBO’s Independent Talent Network team delivers quality over quantity, finding you only the best candidates for your roles. We take extra time to understand your needs and go the extra mile to find top talent whether it’s one talent for a niche role or replacing an entire team with different skills sets and requirements.

With MBO's ITN solution, you'll also get:

  • Fixed transparent pricing
  • Access to vetted Fortune 500 talent
  • Proven ROI

 

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See how we helped a non-profit rebuild
their entire marketing team in less than 3 months

88%

fill rate across 35 marketing roles

$900k

in annual savings compared to previous staffing supplier

3

days average from time to time of intake call to candidate presentation

Ready to fill your skill gaps?
Contact our ITN team to find qualified talent

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