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2nd Annual MBO Partners State of Independence Study

Small Business Labs

The focus of the study was to figure out how many independent workers (freelancers, temps, solopreneurs, independent consultants, etc.)   The study consisted of two national, statistically significant surveys as well as several focus groups and dozens of one-on-one interviews with independent workers. there are in the U.S.

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Income Inequality Not Caused by Independent Work

Small Business Labs

  As part of the 2011 State of Independence study we looked at independent worker income.   Our explanation - which is based on our interviews and other qualitative work - is independent workers with the right skill sets and experience are thriving and are much more financially successful than those who don't.

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Business Insider Feature Story on Former Celebrity Assistant Bonnie Low-Kramen

Bonnie Low Kramen

In January 1986, Bonnie Low-Kramen, who was 27 at the time and temping in Broadway box offices as she tried to carve out a career as an actor, was tipped off to a gig as the public-relations director for the Whole Theatre, a small theater in northern New Jersey. The work came with a lot of perks — like attending awards shows — and burnout.

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Is Freelancing More Secure Than Traditional Employment?

Small Business Labs

One of the more interesting data points from the MBO Partners State of Independence surveys is how independent workers (freelancers, temps, self-employed, etc.)  This is up from 33% who said independent work is more secure in 2011. look at job security.

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The myth of transitioning

Virtual Moxie

» January 25, 2011 The myth of transitioning Since getting several of these recently, rather than just linking to Pick Anastacia’s Brain , counting on your smarts to lead you to look if you want, let me say that I’d like you to go look. they are generally going to want to talk with you, at least interview you, during the day.

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