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Independent Contractors: The Importance of Online Communication

To save money, organizations are laying off full-time workers and looking to outsource their projects to freelance consultants or independent contractors. From web design to writing web content, there are thousands of freelancers who work from home and own their own contracting businesses. Because these contractors are not technically employees of a business, that business does not have to worry about payroll, benefits such as insurance and retirement, and renting office space.

Because small and large businesses alike are moving to working with more independent contractors (or freelancers) to do their work instead of hiring full-time employees, it is more important than ever to create a secure messaging network to make sure that you are able to communicate with your independent contractors without fear of your data being compromised. This is where Brosix  comes in. Instant messaging with Brosix has several benefits besides a secure connection. With online instead of face-to-face communication, you are able to have your questions instantly answered, instead of waiting for someone to come back to their desk or answer your email.

Additionally, with all the savings from not employing full or part-time employees, the costs of Brosix will seem next to nothing. They offer a per-user payment plan and gives you everything you need to keep in touch with your independent contractors, allowing you to grow your business without having to worry about the security of email or whether or not they will be available by phone.

To read more about how small businesses are saving money with independent contractors, click here: http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/chi-mon-smalltalk-contractors-feb09,0,7031158.story

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