Spring is the perfect time to shed the clutter of the previous financial year, and provides the perfect opportunity to revitalise your work. With these 5 “spring cleaning” jobs, pressing the restart button on your work has never been easier.
Can you transform your freelancer operation into a registered small business… At some point many freelancers think life would be easier if they were running as a small business. Whether that’s because they’re getting enough work to be employed five days a week, 50 weeks a year, or they feel they’ll never be taken seriously … Continued
LinkedIn is a social media platform that is made for professionals. It has many features that businesses can use effectively – not only for their marketing agendas but also when searching for new and competent employees. One of its great features is the “Advanced” search option that gives a structured format of data from a … Continued
There are currently 5.4 million small-medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in the UK (250 employees or less). Together with the 5.1 million microbusinesses (0-9 employees), this sector is responsible for 18% of the year’s total turnover.
In general, the UK’s workforce commutes or drives to work wearing corporate attire. However, through technological advancements and the Internet, working has become easier. Technology has enabled us to connect with colleagues and clients, regardless of the distance. Did you know that 65% of corporate UK is already engaged in remote office work? Working in … Continued
Having a virtual office and working from home has many advantages, including lower costs. But how do you stay creative when working from home? It can be hard to have a creative buzz when you’re a one-man-band and your only near colleague is the dog. Here are our top tips on staying creative when working … Continued
Stats tell us that there are more people now working from home than at any time in history 1. They also show that stress and mental health-related illness is the main cause of long-term sickness 2. We know that employers are starting to address the challenge of stress-related illness, but are they doing this with … Continued
‘Out of sight out of mind’ is a phrase that can be applied to anyone from annoying children to partners past or present. But the best managers shouldn’t apply it to their working-from-home staff. That’s because remote workers need only be remote in name.
Home is where the heart is, so why go to parties? But if this old adage is true, then why consider working anywhere other than from your own place, especially if you’re a mum? Nearly two in three mothers with children below the age of 10 are thinking about launching their own business from home … Continued
According to the latest research from the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), the number of small businesses looking to export goods and services is at its highest ever level. The FSB’s quarterly business index found that almost a quarter (24 per cent) of FSB Members anticipate an increase in exports over the next quarter. As … Continued