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The Important Question to Ask About Classifying Workers in Light of Uber's Contractor Fiasco
Outsourcing is and will continue to be a vital way for small- and medium-sized companies to grow. But just knowing what to outsource isn't the issue.
W-2 or 1099? Why It Pays to Classify Your Employees Correctly.
At stake are taxes for the employer and sick days, vacation and other benefits for the employee.
3 Secrets to Finding the Best Freelancer for Your Company
If you've been struggling to find someone with a certain skillset to join your team, it's time to look into hiring a freelancer.
The 3 Things You Need to Know About Hiring a Social Media Manager
It's important to put the right person in charge of your brand's online voice, so be sure to ask the right questions.
Converting Your Freelance Hobby Into a Viable Business
These five tips will help you launch the career of your dreams.
Don't Hire a Consultant Until You've Vetted Them and Considered These 6 Points
Apply the same vigorous checking process you would use for full-time hires.
The Ins and Outs of Onboarding Employees and Independent Contractors
In the early stages of a business, many founders prefer to engage independent contractors to perform services, as it allows the company to avoid implementing costly payroll processes.
The Difference Between a Solopreneur and a Side-Gigger (Infographic)
30 million people - young and old, men and women, part-time and full-time -- work as freelancers or independent workers in America.
Uber Fires -- Then Promptly Rehires -- Driver Over Shockingly Innocuous Tweet
After Uber driver Chris Ortiz tweeted about driver safety, he was unceremoniously dumped by the company in a letter that called his statements 'hateful.'
5 Guidelines to Maximize Freelance Employees
Your business might be small, but its look and feel doesn't have to be. Hiring outside help is quick and effective.
Should I Hire a Contractor or an Employee?
Decide the best route to scale a professional-services consulting firm for growth and flexibility.
5 Steps for Building a Great Startup Team
A serial entrepreneur shares his insights on creating an organization that rocks.
6 Creative Ways to Use Overseas Virtual Assistants
Some tasks don't require knowing fluent English and can be easily handled abroad.
Hiring Advice for Startups: What You Need to Know
For entrepreneurs, hiring is an essential function for their startup. A bad hire can lead to major headaches, while an amazing addition can help propel a company to the next level.
How the IRS Classifies Independent Contractors
The Internal Revenue Service scrutinizes the use of contractors carefully, so don't let worker-classification rules trip you up or you could wind up extra taxes, penalties and interest. Here's how to avoid tax problems with 1099 workers.