Tag Archives: start ups

How do they do it? Habits of the world’s most successful people that help them get ahead

We’ve all heard the rags-to-riches stories of some of the world’s most successful people. But what’s their secret, and can we learn from them in order to get ahead ourselves?

Best friends as business partners: the pros and cons

Starting a business with your best friend sounds like a great project in theory, but it can have its ups and downs…

Some of the best businesses are started by best friends who hatch an idea organically and make it grow together.
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Inspiration station: 5 creative startups we admire

In a technology-driven world we wanted show a few of our most-admired, small creative businesses some love.

Here are the art, textile and design businesses we think are paving the way in the UK’s creative industry.
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Famous duos and why they work

Sometimes the best work is a result of teamwork, and at some stage in every freelancer’s career they’re required to work alongside a partner (or a group of partners) to get a project done.

We look at the world’s favourite duos and see what makes a great pairing.
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Alternative summer holiday destinations to excite and inspire

Already daydreaming about your next getaway? These destinations are stark contrasts from one another – but all offer a dash of artistic flair that’s sure to refresh and inspire you.

Take a look, and start planning your most memorable trip yet…
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Want to start your own business in 2018? Here are 6 things you need to do first…

If you’ve been dreaming of starting your own business, the beginning of the new year is the perfect time to get cracking, and put those plans into action.

We’ve put together a list of tips for getting your business up and running this year.
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Why London’s the best city for freelancers

It matters which city you choose to set up life as a freelancer – and London is a great option for a number of reasons…

For most people, setting out as a freelancer can be a daunting prospect. And making sure you’ve chosen the right city to base yourself in can be as important as your website, portfolio and home office.
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6 ways to make your home office more professional

The home office often straddles two worlds – the home and office – without ever committing to either. But if you want to be productive, you’ll need a professional looking and feeling home workspace.

The temptation with a home office is to over personalise it, making it reflect your living space rather than your working space. But this won’t help you get in the right mind-set and can affect your focus when trying to complete important tasks.
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What your business address says about you

In this day and age of online businesses, you might not think a business address matters that much. But where you’re registered can have a big impact on how people view your company.

When you talk about a company’s address the first thing that might pop into your mind is its web address. But in an age when anyone can set up a website and pretend to be a company or expert in a certain field, having a respectable business postal address is still important.
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Top 5 places to work from home

As a survey reveals the most popular regions for remote workers, we take a look at why they’re so popular…

Thanks to advances in technology, it’s now easier than ever to work from home. A study by estate agent Purplebricks has revealed the most popular areas for homes with offices.

We consulted the UK Quality of Life Index 2015 to see why certain places are such a big draw for telecommuters.
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