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Here at Velocity Towers we pride ourselves on keeping up with the latest business news and events affecting our virtual office clients. Catch up with the latest articles and our take on happenings around the Velocity planet…

Best places to work if you don’t want to be at home

Working from home has its perks. You get to sleep in later, do household chores around your work, and never have to miss a package from the postman again.

But when cabin fever strikes, here are our top six tips for alternative workplaces.
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Making the most of your time off as a freelancer

People often think freelancers take endless holidays, but in reality taking time off one of the hardest parts of being self-employed. With summer upon us, check out our top tips for taking time out.

Freelancing can be great. You get to be your own boss, work with loads of interesting clients and, if you’re lucky, earn more that you would in a regular job.
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5 low-cost marketing solutions for your business

Making sure potential customers are aware of your business is key to its growth.

But marketing and advertising can be costly, which can impact heavily on a new business. Here are 5 advertising alternatives that won’t break the bank.
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5 reasons to start a business at home

Working from home is now fairly common among UK businesses, so it’s no surprise that people are starting to set up their own companies based at home.

Here are 5 reasons why you should consider doing the same…
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Working from home? Tips to break up the day

When you’re working from home, without the watchful eye of your supervisor or the distractions of colleagues, the working day can lack structure.

Read our top tips to break up the day and create your own a performance-enhancing, creativity-spurring routine…
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How to build successful client relationships

Building client relationships is an essential part of freelancing.

You might think your work stands for itself but in a competitive market that final decision might come down to how much a client likes you. Read our top tips to building successful client relationships…
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Time management tips that can save you hours a week

Working from home can be extremely productive. There’s no commute, and no office drama to catch up on over a cup of tea. On the other hand it’s easy to get side-tracked and end up hours later wondering what exactly you have to show for your day.

To help you manage your time better we’ve put together some top tips to help you stay organised and make the most of your time…
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How to separate your work- and home-life

Working from a home office can offer more freedom and flexibility – but there’s also a risk of work overflowing into your home life.

Here are some tips on how to stop that from happening.
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Daily struggles of a small business – and how to overcome them

Running a small business can be lots of fun and very rewarding – but there are a number of everyday problems that every small business is likely to experience. Here are a few…and some tips for overcoming them…

You’ll face many big hurdles when setting up and running a new small business – like settling on your target audience and getting funding.
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Overcoming the dreaded career rut

Many people get a mid-career slump after working for a long period – especially in a similar role or for the same company. If you’re feeling restless and detached from your work, it could be that you’ve hit yours. So, what to do now?

Doing the same job for many consecutive years without change can lead to a career slump or feeling as if you’re stuck in a rut. Your work starts to suffer because you’re not emotional or intellectually engaged with it anymore.
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