# MBO Partners

> MBO Partners by Beeline combines independent-talent sourcing with contractor classification, onboarding, contracts, payments and workforce program services. It serves enterprises and independent professionals, with particular experience in consulting and other specialized project work. Beeline acquired the company in June 2025.

- **Founded:** 1996
- **Headquarters:** Ashburn, United States
- **Founders:** Gene Zaino (Founder)
- **Products:** Agent of Record (AOR), Employer of Record (EOR), Business Services, Independent Talent Network, Marketplace / MBO Connect
- **Notable:** More than 500,000 client projects supported since founding, according to MBO., State of Independence research published annually since 2011., Company reports ISO 9001:2015 certification and five consecutive successful SOC 2 audits.

## Products & services

- **Agent of Record (AOR)** — Classification, contracts, onboarding, invoicing and payment support for independent contractor engagements.
- **Employer of Record (EOR)** — MBO legally employs payrolled workers and administers payroll, benefits and employment compliance.
- **Business Services** — Business infrastructure and guidance for professionals who need help meeting enterprise engagement requirements.
- **Independent Talent Network** — Managed sourcing, shortlisting and interview coordination for specialized independent talent, with fixed pricing on engagements.
- **Marketplace / MBO Connect** — Direct sourcing and re-engagement of independent professionals; MBO Connect launched in 2015.
- **Anti-Impersonation Service** — Onboarding identity checks including document review, selfie comparison and device signals.
- **Global Contractor Compliance** — Cross-border engagement assessments and support through MBO and international partners.
- **Workforce program management** — Governance and operational support across enterprise external-talent programs.

## Achievements

- More than 500,000 client projects supported since founding, according to MBO.
- State of Independence research published annually since 2011.
- Company reports ISO 9001:2015 certification and five consecutive successful SOC 2 audits.
- An anonymized Big Four case reports $60 million in savings, a $145 hourly average bill rate and 26% Business Services participation; these are supplier-reported program results.

## Latest updates

- **2026-09** — Released its 16th annual State of Independence study, estimating 74.9 million U.S. independent workers; fieldwork covered 4,557 adults, including 2,063 independent workers.
- **2025-06** — Beeline acquired MBO; its acquisition FAQ named Teresa Creech president of the MBO business unit. Financial terms were not disclosed.

## Links

- Website: https://www.mbopartners.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mbo-partners
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/MBOpartners
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/MBOpartners
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mbo_partners
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mbopartners/

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Last updated: 2026-10-17