Independent Contractor Mastery
About This Course
Independent Contractor Mastery: Build a Compliant and Profitable Business
Ready to take control of your career and unlock the full potential of your independent contracting business? Whether you're a freelancer, consultant, or specialized service provider, navigating the legal, financial, and structural aspects is essential for long-term success. Offered through NMSU Global, the Independent Contractor Mastery course from Business Matrix Toolbox provides a comprehensive, step-by-step roadmap to help you establish, manage, and scale a compliant and profitable business. With expert guidance, you’ll master the key steps to not only build your business but also stay compliant and maximize profitability every step of the way.
What You’ll Learn:
✔ Establish a Legally Compliant Business – Understand how to structure your business to meet all federal and state regulations, ensuring you're fully compliant from the start.
✔ Navigate Legal Risks – Master the key legal requirements for independent contractors, including how to protect your status and avoid misclassification risks.
✔ Optimize Your Business for Tax Savings – Learn tax-saving strategies and entity formation techniques that maximize your earnings while minimizing liabilities.
✔ Minimize Legal and Financial Risks – Implement best practices for contracts, liability protection, and other long-term business considerations to ensure your business is both legally and financially stable.
Designed for entrepreneurs, freelancers, and self-employed professionals, this course equips you with the knowledge to navigate complex legal requirements as an independent contractor but also set your business up for sustained growth and profitability.
Enroll today and take the first step toward mastering the independent contracting landscape with confidence!
About the Instructor:
Fiona Ratzlaff is the CEO of Framework COO, LLC, and the creator of Business Matrix Toolbox. With extensive experience in business operations, she has founded and managed eight businesses, honing her expertise in strategic planning, market research, policy development, staff training, compliance, and process optimization. Her background spans various industries, including nonprofit organizations, medical practices, technology, health insurance, and education, where she has implemented efficient systems and driven business growth.
Fiona’s expertise in research and education has played a pivotal role in shaping industry standards. As the Paraoptometric Committee Chair for the New Mexico Optometric Association (NMOA), she worked alongside the American Optometric Association (AOA) to establish continuing education regulations for paraoptometrics in New Mexico—standards that remain in place today.
A dedicated leader in the Albuquerque-Santa Fe business community, Fiona serves as a mentor for New Mexico Angels and CNM Ingenuity, a board director for the Better Business Bureau, and a board member of the Southwest Community Empowerment Foundation (SWCEF), a nonprofit committed to business support and development.
Recognizing a critical gap in structured education for independent contractors, freelancers, and business owners, Fiona developed Business Matrix Toolbox courses. Her research revealed that federal laws governing independent contractors have existed since 1947, yet comprehensive education on compliance and best practices was lacking. Business Matrix Toolbox provides the essential legal, financial, and operational knowledge needed for sustainable success in today’s evolving marketplace.