Becoming an independent contractor: Insurance

Becoming an independent contractor: Insurance

Initially, when I sat down to write this, I was considering just the need for independent contractors to have liability insurance. Then I started to think … what about health insurance? As an independent contractor, you are solely responsible for your health...
Business impact to H1B changes

Business impact to H1B changes

The H1B visa – the visa required for foreign-born workers to be hired for high-skilled, high-paying jobs in the United States – could see a dramatic shift in the coming year. According to a post at GeekWire.com, Seattle immigration attorney Tahmina Watson said there...
Becoming an independent contractor: Setting up an S-Corp

Becoming an independent contractor: Setting up an S-Corp

So maybe you have kicked around the idea of venturing on your own and being your own boss. But, the process seems a little daunting … or just downright scary. Remember, becoming an independent contractor is a big step and is a decision you should not take lightly....
Automation will transform the global workforce

Automation will transform the global workforce

In 2013, CNBC found that 65 percent of Americans believed automation would have a drastic negative impact on several industries. However, a recent post from ZDNet.com found that only 9 percent of American jobs would be replaced in some form or fashion by automation....