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Oct 3, 2025

Forms 1099-NEC vs. 1099-MISC: What’s the Difference?

More and more companies, especially ones working across borders and time zones, are turning to contractors. Not just bec...

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Sep 25, 2025

Independent Contractor vs. Sole Proprietor: What’s the Difference?

You’ve found the perfect freelancer for your project. They’re skilled, available, and ready to start. But then you get t...

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Sep 23, 2025

44 Eye-Opening Gig Economy Statistics For 2024

Here’s your freelance graphic designer logging off at 2 p.m. on a Tuesday. There’s your ride-share driver picking up the...

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Sep 19, 2025

Hire a Contractor vs. an Employee: Which Is Best For Your Business?

Lots of us have hired contractors for one thing or another-and when you're hiring someone to fix a toilet, the expectati...

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Sep 18, 2025

1099 Employees: What to Know to Stay Compliant

You need someone with a very specific skill set. Maybe it’s a web developer who knows that niche programming language yo...

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Sep 18, 2025

The Pros and Cons of Hiring Independent Contractors: A Guide for Global Employers

You need specialized talent fast. Maybe it’s a developer to build that feature your customers keep requesting, or a mark...

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May 15, 2025

Paying International Contractors: A Guide to Contractor Management

Engaging with contractors has many benefits: It allows companies to target talent with specialized skills, efficiently d...

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May 8, 2025

How to Convert a Contractor to an Employee: A Guide for Global Businesses

Hiring contractors enables businesses to scale rapidly and access specialized skills across borders. While this approach...

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May 8, 2025

Mitigating Risks in International Independent Contractor Agreements

The global workforce is evolving rapidly. Businesses increasingly turn to international independent contractors for spec...

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Apr 25, 2025

EU Cracks Down on Worker Misclassification With the Platform Worker Directive

Across the European Union, the landscape of worker classification is undergoing a significant transformation. The EU Pla...

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Feb 23, 2024

Employee Misclassification Penalties: What Employers Should Know

When hiring global talent, employee classification quickly becomes complicated. Engaging a diverse workforce of remote w...

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