The Weekly Independent: September 21, 2015

By MBO Partners • September 21, 2015

3 MIN

Take a quick turn through our #IndependentLife roundup below to get caught up on industry news, and then get back to business. Should you have any questions, we’re always here for you.

With just 101 days left until 2016, it’s not too early to start thinking about resolutions. These six tips will get you in shape for fall and beyond.
Fortune takes an in-depth look at the ‘Uber-nomics’ of what it would cost to pay drivers as employees. Hint: the number starts with a “b” and the first digit isn’t a 1.
The gig economy is particularly kind to young IT workers, who are increasingly choosing independence over full-time employment. Computer World looks at why.
One of the hardest parts of working with clients is learning to say ‘no.’ Fast Company explores how, and why, to use “no” to your advantage without harming the client-IC relationship.
Do you want to go independent, but aren’t quite there yet? Business Insider shares 17 tips that will get you on the road towards self-employment while you are still working a full-time job.
Being a ‘perfectionist’ isn’t always a good thing. Learn the pros and cons of this seemingly positive trait.
Misclassification is a serious issue, and risk mitigation is a key benefit for MBO’s enterprise clients. Bloomberg BNA gives a comprehensive look at the “six-factor realties test” to determine how one can tell the difference between employees or independent contractors in light of the Labor Department’s first administrative interpretation in more than a year. While this piece is geared mainly for the employer, it’s a good read for ICs as well.