Blog for Independent Professionals and Enterprises Engaging Contingent Workers

Start a Small Business

Do I Have an Entrepreneur Mindset?

5 MIN

Manage a Small Business

Soft Skills in the Workplace: Top Skills and How to Improve Them

4 MIN

Workforce Management

Hiring Soft Skills for Future Success: Entrepreneurship

3 MIN

Manage a Small Business

10 Valuable Skills Consultants Need to Succeed

5 MIN

Workforce Management

6 Tips for Productive Remote 1-on-1 Meetings with Team Members

4 MIN

Guides and Templates

How to Set Independent Talent Up for Success (Guide)

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Grow a Small Business

At a Career Crossroad? Be a Solution Solver

3 MIN

Workforce Trends

What We Mean By Open Innovation: A Guide to Collaborative Innovation Models

4 MIN

Direct Sourcing

Upskilling and Reskilling Independent Contractors

3 MIN

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Grow a Small Business

Top Skills You Need for 2025 (and Beyond)

5 MIN

Workforce Management

Hiring Soft Skills for Future Success: Communication

5 MIN

Direct Sourcing

4 Ways to Build a Pool of Qualified Independent Talent

4 MIN

Workforce Management

Expert Tips for Choosing the Right Employer of Record Solutions

4 MIN

Grow a Small Business

3 Non-Verbal Communication Skills to Improve Sales

3 MIN

Grow a Small Business

7 Best Practices for Becoming a Successful Independent Consultant

5 MIN

Direct Sourcing

5 Benefits of Project-Based Hiring

5 MIN

Misclassification & Compliance

5 Common Concerns About Hiring Independent Contractors

4 MIN

Guides and Templates

How to Interview for Soft Skills (Guide)

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Workforce Management

Hiring Soft Skills for Future Success: Critical Thinking

4 MIN

Workforce Management

Investing in Your Workforce: 7 Strategies for Success

4 MIN

Grow a Small Business

How to Market Your Skills in a Job Marketplace

5 MIN

Workforce Management

Building the Workforce of Tomorrow: Key Skills for the AI Era

4 MIN

Grow a Small Business

5 Best Practices from Top Open Innovation Solvers 

4 MIN

Workforce Management

Essential Questions to Ask When Evaluating Agent of Record Companies (AORs)

4 MIN

Grow a Small Business

10 Ways for Independent Contractors to Navigate Slow Business Periods

7 MIN

Manage a Small Business

How to Build Resilience Skills as an Entrepreneur

3 MIN

Workforce Trends

Preparing Your Workforce for the AI Era: What to Do First

4 MIN

Contracts and Finance

How to Prepare for Tax Season as an Independent Contractor

5 MIN

Workforce Management

8 Items to Include In an Independent Contractor Agreement

4 MIN

Workforce Trends

5 Things to Know About Independent Digital Content Creators

4 MIN

Misclassification & Compliance

3 Benefits of Creating a Workforce Compliance Program

4 MIN

Workforce Management

How to Build Knowledge Bridges through Independent Professionals

3 MIN

Guides and Templates

How to Prevent Contractor Misclassification: Tips for Managing Gray Zone Workers (Guide)

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Workforce Trends

Innovation on a Budget: Smart Strategies for Any Company

4 MIN

Grow a Small Business

Education Options to Grow Your Skills and Your Business

4 MIN

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Grow a Small Business

Upskilling: The Importance for Your Business

4 MIN

Workforce Management

Hiring Soft Skills for Future Success: Introduction

4 MIN

Workforce Management

Understanding the Role of an Agent of Record

5 MIN

Manage a Small Business

4 Learning Agility Skills that Will Help You Succeed

4 MIN

Workforce Management

How an Employer of Record Can Help You Reduce Compliance Risks

4 MIN

Workforce Management

3 Tips for Effective Virtual Leadership

3 MIN

13 Books Workforce Management Executives Should Read

Workforce Trends

13 Business Books Management Executives Should Read

5 MIN

Grow a Small Business

How AI Can Be a Solver’s Best Friend

3 MIN

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Misclassification & Compliance

Independent Contractor Misclassification and Compliance News February 2025

3 MIN

Guides and Templates

Scope of Work Essentials: Overview, Best Practices, and Helpful Templates

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Direct Sourcing

What to Look for When Hiring a Consultant

4 MIN

Market a Small Business

10 Ways to Use Gen AI to Streamline Your Small Business

5 MIN

Workforce Management

7 Tips on Encouraging Your Workforce to Use Gen AI

4 MIN

Grow a Small Business

5 Ways to Find New Clients Using Gen AI

4 MIN

Manage a Small Business

7 Ways Gen AI Can Help Your Small Business Be More Organized

4 MIN

Workforce Management

Proposals, Resumes, and Interviews: Best Practices for Hiring Independent Contractors

4 MIN

Manage a Small Business

The Role of AI in Independent Work: Opportunities and Challenges

4 MIN

Resources

Compliance Risk Assessment Tool for Independent Workforce Engagement

2 MIN

Self Employed Benefits

Why Independents Are Living Their Best Lives

3 MIN

Start a Small Business

5 Basic Startup Costs for Independent Consultants

5 MIN

Workforce Management

Talent Redeployment: How to Build a Team You Can Trust

4 MIN

Workforce Management

Build Your Enterprise AI Backbone through Independent Expertise

3 MIN

Workforce Management

Common Myths About Employers of Record (EORs) Debunked

4 MIN

Workforce Trends

How Millennials and Gen Z Drive Real Results for Business Innovation

5 MIN

Grow a Small Business

Useful AI Tools for the Independent Contractor and How to Make a Selection

3 MIN

Workforce Management

3 Ways Gen AI Can Help Manage Independent Talent

4 MIN

Start a Small Business

10 Things to Love About Being Self-Employed

4 MIN

Guides and Templates

6 Consulting Frameworks for Small Business (Guide + Worksheets)

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Workforce Trends

Common Challenges Organizations Face With AI Adoption—and How to Overcome Them

4 MIN

Grow a Small Business

4 Must-Have AI Skill Areas for Any Independent Professional

3 MIN

Workforce Management

How to Attract Top Independent Talent: Tips on Becoming a Client of Choice

5 MIN

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Manage a Small Business

Achieving Better Client Service with Gen AI

4 MIN

Direct Sourcing

The Independent AI Strategist: Why You Need One (or More)

4 MIN

Workforce Trends

How to Create a Successful Plan to Implement AI in Your Organization

4 MIN

Workforce Trends

10 Ways Digital Transformation Impacts Your Independent Workforce

3 MIN

Grow a Small Business

Using Gen AI to Drive Smarter Business Decisions

4 MIN

Guides and Templates

10 Ways to Become a Thought Leader As an Independent Professional (Guide)

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Workforce Management

5 Ways to Simplify Talent Re-Engagement

4 MIN

Workforce Trends

The Secret to Driving Innovation in Your CPG Enterprise

4 MIN

Market a Small Business

How to Leverage Generative AI for Marketing Your Small Business

4 MIN

Workforce Trends

How is Artificial Intelligence Impacting Independent Work?

4 MIN

Workforce Management

6 Ways to Help Your Workforce Make the Most of Gen AI

5 MIN

Manage a Small Business

6 Alternatives to Working From Home for Independent Contractors

6 MIN

Workforce Management

Essential Questions to Ask When Evaluating Employer of Record Companies

5 MIN

Workforce Management

Artificial Intelligence for Contingent Labor: Benefits and Challenges

5 MIN

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Guides and Templates

How to Write a Consulting Contract (Guide): Types and Terms to Include

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Misclassification & Compliance

Independent Contractor Misclassification and Compliance News January 2025

3 MIN

Workforce Management

True Flexibility Is Key to Success in the Future of Work

3 MIN

Grow a Small Business

5 Ways to Diversify Your Small Business

5 MIN

Grow a Small Business

How to Use an Online Jobs Marketplace to Grow Your Small Business

5 MIN

Workforce Management

5 Ways to Attract Top Independent Talent

3 MIN

Market a Small Business

10 Ways for Independent Contractors to Create a Standout Reputation in Their Field

4 MIN

Direct Sourcing

Creating an Independent Professional Value Proposition for Your Enterprise

3 MIN

Workforce Management

The Impact of Worker Misclassification on Your Company’s Credibility

4 MIN

Grow a Small Business

Build Your Independent Business Through Teaming

4 MIN

Grow a Small Business

8 Essential Elements of a Professional Website

6 MIN

Misclassification & Compliance

Calculate Your Worker Misclassification Risk (Guide)

2 MIN

Market a Small Business

7 Places Where Independent Contractors Can Showcase Their Business Brand

4 MIN

Direct Sourcing

Attracting Independent Talent: Mind Your Language

4 MIN

Grow a Small Business

How to Build Your Reputation Through Client Testimonials

5 MIN

Workforce Management

Hiring Soft Skills for Future Success: Creativity

4 MIN

Manage a Small Business

What to Look For When Evaluating a Company’s Compliance Practices

4 MIN

Workforce Trends

Connecting With Creators for Business Benefit

3 MIN

Workforce Management

5 Tips for Managing a Global Workforce

3 MIN

Manage a Small Business

Crafting Winning Proposals: 6 Steps to Landing High-Value Clients

4 MIN

Grow a Small Business

The Support Team Every Independent Professional Needs

5 MIN

Workforce Trends

Spark Innovation in Your Enterprise With MindSumo Open Innovation Solutions

4 MIN

Grow a Small Business

Help Solve the Challenges of Independence through Talent Marketplaces

3 MIN

Grow a Small Business

Why and How to Build a Business Case to Become a Digital Nomad

4 MIN

Workforce Management

Writing Independent Contractor Agreements: 8 Things to Include

4 MIN

Market a Small Business

6 Tips for Networking Via LinkedIn As an Independent Contractor

4 MIN

Workforce Management

9 Tips for Future Proofing Your Workforce

3 MIN

Guides and Templates

5 Small Business Reputation Management Strategies That Work (Guide)

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Workforce Management

6 Ways Outsourcing to Independent Contractors Can Help Your Business Succeed This Year

4 MIN

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Misclassification & Compliance

How Compliance Issues Can Undermine Your Reputation With Independent Contractors

4 MIN

Grow a Small Business

Setting SMART Business Goals for the Upcoming Year

4 MIN

Workforce Management

Before You Make a Job Offer: 4 Things to Know About Independent Professionals

3 MIN

Workforce Management

How to Create a Great Workplace Culture for Independent Contractors

4 MIN

Workforce Management

Attract Top Independent Contractors With These 5 Tips

4 MIN

Grow a Small Business

8 Tips to Make Your Small Business Stand Out

6 MIN

Guides and Templates

How to Build a Small Business Marketing Strategy (Guide)

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Market a Small Business

6 Smart Self-Promotion Tips for Independent Contractors

4 MIN

Workforce Trends

The Future of Remote Work: 10 Trends and Predictions for 2025

4 MIN

Misclassification & Compliance

Independent Contractor Misclassification and Compliance News December 2024

3 MIN

Grow a Small Business

5 Tips for Finding the Right Certifications for Your Small Business

5 MIN

Start a Small Business

How to Start a Small Business: Checklist

7 MIN

Workforce Management

3 Tips for Sourcing Consultants for Project Work

4 MIN

Workforce Management

7 Channels to Showcase Your Company’s Commitment to Independent Talent

4 MIN

Workforce Management

Understanding the Role of an Employer of Record

5 MIN

Workforce Management

7 Ways to Onboard Contractors Easier and Faster

5 MIN

Grow a Small Business

2 Back Office Management Tips for Consultants

4 MIN

Manage a Small Business

How AI Can Help Independent Contractors Win More Business

4 MIN

Workforce Management

Open Innovation: Filling Solution Gaps

6 MIN

Workforce Management

MSP vs VMS: Which Is Better for Contingent Workforce Management?

3 MIN

Workforce Management

Compliance Checklist for Classifying FTEs vs Contractors

4 MIN

Contracts and Finance

Year-End Tax Planning Strategies for Independent Contractors

4 MIN

Manage a Small Business

Ideas for Special End-of-Year Thank-Yous

3 MIN

Workforce Management

4 Ways to Work Effectively with Remote Consultants

5 MIN

Manage a Small Business

AI: How It Can Help Independent Contractors Have Their Best Year Yet

4 MIN

Grow a Small Business

How to Do a Year End Business Review: 5 Steps

4 MIN

Manage a Small Business

10 Home Office Gifts for the Independent Professional

4 MIN

Workforce Management

6 Ways to Show Your Company Values Independent Work

4 MIN

Workforce Management

Contractor Engagement Strategies for the New Year

4 MIN

Start a Small Business

What to Know Before Starting a Freelance Career

4 MIN

Workforce Management

5 Risks of Hiring Independent Contractors

4 MIN

Start a Small Business

How Much Does it Cost to Start a Consulting Business?

3 MIN

Workforce Management

Building Your Independent Contractor Talent Pool: 5 Essential Tips for 2025

4 MIN

Start a Small Business

4 MIN

Workforce Management

4 Reasons Companies Hire Independent Contractors

3 MIN

Manage a Small Business

New Year, New Work Skills: What Independent Contractors Need to Succeed

4 MIN

Grow a Small Business

Preparing for the Holidays as an Independent Professional

4 MIN

Manage a Small Business

10 Great Holiday Gifts for Clients

4 MIN

Workforce Management

2025 Workforce Planning: 7 Strategies for Success

4 MIN

Market a Small Business

4 Reasons to Start a Blog for Your Small Business

4 MIN

Workforce Management

6 Ways to Ensure the Enterprise Readiness of Your Contingent Labor Program

4 MIN

Workforce Management

What Is Contingent Workforce Management?

4 MIN

Workforce Management

When to Think Independent (and When Not To)

3 MIN

Misclassification & Compliance

Independent Contractor Misclassification and Compliance News November 2024

5 MIN

Start a Small Business

How to Write a Business Plan for Small Business: 8 Steps

4 MIN

Start a Small Business

When to Transition to Independent Consulting From a Full-Time Job

5 MIN

Grow a Small Business

3 Benefits of Joining an Independent Talent Community

4 MIN

Workforce Management

6 Ways to Boost Independent Contractor Retention

5 MIN

Workforce Management

How to Write a Perfect Independent Contractor Job Posting

5 MIN

Workforce Management

3 Ways Independent Consultants Offer Big ROI

3 MIN

Market a Small Business

How to Develop a Website Strategy to Meet Your Goals

4 MIN

Workforce Management

Why Hiring Independent Contractors Can Boost Your Company’s Flexibility

4 MIN

Workforce Management

3 Reasons to Use a Written Contract for Consultants

4 MIN

Start a Small Business

5 Questions to Ask Before Becoming Self-Employed

4 MIN

Start a Small Business

How to Become a Self-Employed Consultant: 5 Steps to Starting Right

4 MIN

Manage a Small Business

Smart Strategies for Keeping Up With News and Trends

3 MIN

Self Employed Benefits

4 Retirement Plan Options for Self Employed

2 MIN

Workforce Management

6 Benefits of Workforce Optimization for Companies

5 MIN

Workforce Management

How to Write an RFP for Consulting Services: 7 Tips

4 MIN

Market a Small Business

How to Identify Your Target Clients as a Consultant

4 MIN

Market a Small Business

5 Ways to Refresh Your Brand as an Independent Consultant

4 MIN

Grow a Small Business

Do This Before Pursuing Federal Contracts As an Independent Consultant

5 MIN

Workforce Management

How to Build a Competitive Workforce Strategy

5 MIN

Market a Small Business

11 Must-Have Marketing Tools for Small Businesses

5 MIN

Workforce Management

5 Benefits of Outsourcing Contractor Management

3 MIN

Grow a Small Business

Becoming Your Own Boss: 5 Benefits of Starting Your Own Business

5 MIN

Workforce Management

8 Tips for Managing Independent Contractors

5 MIN

Market a Small Business

4 Powerful Offline Marketing Strategies for Small Business

3 MIN

State of Independence

Why More Workers are Becoming Independent by Choice

4 MIN

Workforce Management

What Do Independent Workers Want in a Client Relationship?

4 MIN

Manage a Small Business

Top 5 Transferable Skills of Successful Consultants

5 MIN

Grow a Small Business

An Independent Professional Brand: What It Is and Why You Need One

3 MIN

Grow a Small Business

5 Client Retention Strategies for Small Business

3 MIN

Misclassification & Compliance

Worker Classification Tests: DOL, IRS, State Tests for Classifying Workers

9 MIN

Workforce Management

4 Steps to Hiring the Right Independent Professional

5 MIN

State of Independence

How the Modern Workforce Is Changing the Social Contract

4 MIN

Workforce Management

5 Tips for Hiring Independent Contractors

7 MIN

Manage a Small Business

7 Productivity Tips for Independent Workers

3 MIN

Guides and Templates

How Much Should I Charge As a Consultant? (Guide)

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Workforce Management

5 Tips to Kick-Start Your Contingent Workforce Program

5 MIN

Manage a Small Business

Filing Self Employed Taxes: What You Need

4 MIN

Manage a Small Business

4 Reasons to Turn Down a Consulting Project

4 MIN

Workforce Management

3 Ways to Retain Top Independent Talent

3 MIN

Workforce Management

5 Ways to Know Whether to Hire an Independent Contractor, Temp, or FTE

4 MIN

Manage a Small Business

8 Ways to Get Client Referrals

4 MIN

Direct Sourcing

5 Benefits of Using Direct Sourcing to Find Talent

4 MIN

Workforce Management

Workers’ Compensation for Independent Contractors: Is Your Company Covered?

4 MIN

Self Employed Benefits

Retirement Planning Tips for Self-Employed Professionals

4 MIN

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