The Meeting Professional magazine // In case you haven’t heard, the gig economy is here to stay. Small businesses and freelancers alike are reaping the benefits of a modern-day labor market that celebrates the entrepreneurial spirit. In a recent LinkedIn study, 70 percent of small businesses surveyed had hired freelancers in the past. Of those companies, 81 percent plan to hire freelancers again in the future.

MPI Blog // After Mexico’s new president shut down the country’s Tourism Promotion Council of Mexico earlier this year, IBTM Americas attendees share their thoughts on the importance of having this two-day show take place in Mexico City.

SITE SoCal // Tracy Judge led an educational session on decision-making strategies through Data Driven Event Design as part of the San Diego State University Senior Professional Master’s Series.

How do we confidently place freelancers with our customers to deliver on our brand promise? We looked beyond work experience and developed a model based on massive amounts of research and detailed conversations with HR professionals, behavioral scientists, business leaders, employees, and freelancers.

It’s everyone’s favorite time of the year again…tax season! Instead of looking back on the past year (I am sure you are spending enough time on that as you prepare to file) I asked my tax accountant Jessica Estrada, Tax Partner at PacWest Accounting, to share some advice on how to prepare for the future.

Many industries have started to turn to the gig economy for talent, elevating the entrepreneurial spirit to an all-time high. Rather than working for a steady paycheck, skilled professionals are working for a specific purpose: to excel with their unique skillsets and live freely as solopreneurs. Does this sound like the type of person you want on your team?