How your laptop could be the key to helping others.
It’s National Volunteers’ Week from 1-7 June, which got us thinking; how can we give up our time to help others in a socially distant world?
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Tag Archives: Homeworking
What a remote workforce can learn from freelancers
As office workers have no choice but to work from home, we ask what we can all learn from freelancers?
Freelancers set the standards of remote working long before it became the norm.
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5 ways to fall back in love with freelancing
Forget a conference call with Cupid, or a deadline with Destiny – we’ve brought together five of our favourite tips to help work woo you once more…
Valentine’s Day is upon us, the perfect excuse for falling back in love with your freelancer life.
Read on to discover why you should be flirting with freelancing beyond the honeymoon period…
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Top 5 gym-free workouts for freelancers
Ditch the gym and make your resolutions a reality. Join us for five ways to add flexibility to your fitness regime.
Make 2020 the year that freelancing and fitness go hand-in-hand. Read our five ways that exercise on the move can ‘workout’ for you.
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How to prepare for an out-of-town business meeting
When you’re preparing for a major business meeting out-of-town, the last thing you want is to worry about is whether you’ve packed everything you need.
Being well-prepared in advance is vital in terms of enjoying a stress-free experience. You need to arrive at the venue feeling refreshed, calm and raring to go.
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Dealing with loneliness during the festive period
The Christmas period can be lonely for many people, particularly so if you’re a freelancer without an office of co-workers. Learn how to deal with loneliness with the following suggestions.
Loneliness might seem like a fairly innocuous problem, but it can be a real issue for freelancers, who tend to spend a lot of time by themselves. Here are 5 ideas to get you going socially this Christmas.
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To hot desk or not to hot desk: a freelancer’s dilemma
For and against hot-desking, we look at both sides of arguments…
A permanent desk at a coworking space or at a client’s office has its benefits, however, hot-desking, from a managed space or a coffee shop also has its perks. There are a number of factors you should consider before making your decision. We weigh up the options…
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5 best web resources for freelancers moving abroad
Taking your freelancing to far-flung locations can seem daunting at first. Our pick of the five best web resources will see you make the move with a lot less to worry about.
In a world where portfolios and passports collide, our list of web resources will make freelancing seem that much freer.
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Top 5 networking apps for freelancers
Looking to expand your professional connection network? Utilise the power of your phone with these great apps.
5 ways to get your work-life balance back into shape
Does your personal life tend to suffer because of your busy professional life? Try these tips to achieve a greater work-life balance…
It’s misleading to suggest that a work-life balance means spending an equal amount of time across your personal and professional life. It’s not always possible for freelancers to ensure they have enough free time, but it’s important to try to keep things as balanced as possible.
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