Tag Archives: start ups

Goal setting: The SMART method

Goal setting can make a real difference when it comes to achieving your dreams, providing motivation to continuously improve yourself.

When goal setting, it is important to think about what you want to achieve, dream big because anything is possible no matter how cliche that sounds. As well as dreaming big, you have to be in the right frame of mind, constantly focused and ready to be consistent. Consistency is key. The only person who can change your life is you, so get ready to start your goal setting journey and be ready to accept positivity.
Continue reading →

The billion-pound digital nomad

In 2019 techpreneur Johnny Boufarhat launched Hopin, an online conference-hosting platform. Starting out with just six employees, he now employs more than 650 people.

Of Lebanese origin, Boufarhat, who was born and raised in Australia and moved to the London as a teenager, is now the UK’s youngest self-made billionaire at the tender age of just 27-years-old. Having recently secured $400m of investment, Hopin is now valued at a very impressive $5.65bn (£4.05bn).
Continue reading →

Why London’s the best city for freelancers

Aerial cityscape view of London and the River Thames, England, United Kingdom

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.
Continue reading →

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.
Continue reading →