Explore the importance of recognizing independent contractors as small business owners
Discuss how IC success as business owners fosters more satisfaction and motivates your workforce
Reduce the risk of misclassification, helping to prevent legal complications and operational disruptions
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Independent contractors often face challenges in being acknowledged as entrepreneurs running their own small businesses. In industries such as parcel courier services and big and bulky delivery, ICs are sometimes viewed as temporary workers brought in to manage demand fluctuations. This perception can become even more pronounced during peak periods when the reliance on independent contractors increases, further blurring the line between contractor and employee.
In this session, we'll explore the importance of recognizing independent contractors as small business owners. We'll discuss how their success as business owners not only fosters a more satisfied and motivated workforce but also reduces the risk of misclassification, helping to prevent legal complications and operational disruptions.
Finally, we'll offer practical strategies for providing independent contractors with easy access to the tools and resources they need to build and scale successful small businesses.
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In his role as the Chief Revenue Officer at Openforce, Bill leads the entire revenue generation spectrum, encompassing new business ventures, marketing, expansion initiatives, partner channels, and customer success. Launching his career at CCC Intelligent Solutions, Bill succeeded by marketing software to some of the premier property and casualty insurance conglomerates in North America. His accomplishments in the insurtech SaaS sector are evident across diverse companies. He has collaborated effectively with over 300 insurance carriers, consistently unveiling innovative and value-driven products that influence pivotal business decisions. Bill’s leadership expertise has been showcased at industry giants like ClaimForce, SCA, Snapsheet, Metromile Enterprise, and notably at EIS Group. At EIS, he directed business and sales units on a global scale, spanning North America, the UK, and Asia.
Franz Schreiner, Vice President of Product at Openforce, leverages more than ten years of expertise in supply chain logistics and innovative solutions for independent contractors. Prior to Openforce, he was the Director of Delivery Network Operations at OnTrac (formerly LaserShip), where he spearheaded efforts to enhance the efficiency of their delivery vendor and independent contractor networks. Schreiner launched his career at Uber Technologies, working closely with Operations, Engineering, and Product teams to address the complex challenges encountered by thousands of independent contractors.