Freelancing has become more and more common as people see the benefits it offers. Freelancers have a greater control over their work life, as well as seeing a few other advantages: A potentially uncapped income potential The ability to work in an area they’re passionate about Setting their own hours and schedule Being their own […]

A healthy working environment is fundamental to productivity, job satisfaction, and overall well-being. Whether you work from home or in an office, adopting practices that prioritise physical, mental, and emotional health can significantly impact your professional life. Here are key practices to create and sustain a healthy working environment. 1. Ergonomic Workspace: Begin by optimising […]

Managing a company can be intimidating for entrepreneurs. You risk endangering your business’ future if you fail to keep track of your finances. Moreover, bad entrepreneurship decisions and mismanagement can result in monetary losses. From sharp falls in revenue to high staff turnover and a quantum jump in insurance premiums, entrepreneurs must safeguard their businesses […]

As your small business grows, you may come across more and more opportunities to get your brand out there. One of the best ways to do this is by getting involved in small business expos. If you pay attention to what expos are coming up, then you can get the most out of them.  In […]

Freelancers, and the self-employed in general, are a fast-growing demographic within the work population. The internet has made it easier to find work for yourself than ever before and the gig economy is growing rapidly, for better or worse. As a freelancer, you are much more responsible for your own finances, which means that you […]

As a business owner, you must consider the best marketing strategies. The capacity to garner attention determines whether many small enterprises will thrive. Without a marketing strategy, a business with a great product could fail. On the other hand, another business might succeed due to its publicity efforts. Perhaps your communications aren’t getting through to […]

When it comes to a small business and proper customer service, your employees are some of the most important people. You need a representative with the right qualities, but you also want a team that helps everyone do their best. Here are the most important things that your team should have: Professionalism Your customer service […]

Pretty much all businesses have a USP – a unique selling point. Whether they are aware of it or not, or are exploiting it effectively, is another question entirely. Your business has a USP. It could be any number of a vast range of things; it could be more than one thing. But you will […]

When it comes to starting your own business there are lots of considerations you will need to make. Is your idea viable? What is the competition like? Have you got a business plan with actionable steps? Starting a business resources are available to help you with all of these thoughts and considerations. But then there […]

  I am one of those very lucky people who has never stepped foot inside an office, apart from when I was interning as a student, that is. But my point is that I have been lucky enough to work for myself straight out of university, and in the three years since then, I’ve watched […]

  The small business industry is brimming with excitement and creativity, but there are times when you need a quick cash injection to realize your business goals. Breaking into your chosen niche and making a success of your business can be really difficult. It’s unfortunately, one of those endeavours that is full to the brim […]

  It’s safe to say, that when it comes to business, we can all be met with a range of different challenges. And a lot of these can always come down to financials. Whether you find yourself struggling to turn a profit after a while of going it alone, or you just can’t seem to […]

  Starting out in the world of business, doesn’t usually mean that you have a lot of money to play with. And that’s usually the reason that you’ve gone into business for yourself in the first place. You want to make money and build your business into something special. But to do that, you have […]

  Every business should aspire to reach for greater heights, whether it’s a small, local company or a huge, global empire. A company can only maintain its success by aspiring to grow and improve and not by remaining stable and stagnant. Of course, you might know that you want to improve your business but you […]

  Whether you’re working from home or running an empire, every business needs to have a budget. Your budget is the money you put aside to invest in the business in the hopes of seeing a decent ROI. But, all too often, small businesses get their budgets wrong, which can lead to failures. There are […]

  Everybody has little thoughts that they reflect back on every once in awhile, of just what they could do if they weren’t slogging the normal 9-5. Ideas of what they would do to create their own business, plans of where they would have their office based, and who they’d hire to do specific roles […]

  Being a freelancer has many fantastic perks of the job. From being able to work at home, sitting at your desk in a relaxing environment, where you more productive than in a mentally draining office. But there are downsides to being a freelancer, and one of those is when you are working in the […]

  There are a whole range of things to consider when buying a second home, whether it’s for you to use or for you to let out to tenants as an investment.  Deciding if you should buy to let is a difficult decision, especially as markets change so frequently.  If you do decide to make […]

  There will most likely come a point in your life where you realise that you don’t like your workplace. Unless you are blessed with a fun and unique working environment full of helpful people, then it probably won’t take long until you get sick of seeing the same faces and following the same orders. […]

  The revolution that software has had across the world of business can never be discounted. Software is a softer form of automation that has made everyone’s life a lot easier, no matter their role or stature in the world of business, and while it isn’t exactly kicking you out of a job just yet, […]

  Tax, or finance in general, is a boring subject that many business owners, be they at-home professionals, freelancers or company owners, dread to think about. It’s a different subject to what they’re used to and it can take a lot of work to try and get under control. You might keep your books, you […]

  There are a lot of difficult decisions to make once you leave school, university or college – and a lot of them relate to money. The millennial generation has come under fire from governments pushing for privatization, the rising spike in inflation and a more competitive job market. As a result, leaving the comfort […]

  Your business may be struggling to get the funding it needs after going the traditional routes. Finding investors came to no avail, and government entrepreneur grants fell through. But, you believe in your business, and you’re determined not to let your idea and brand be swallowed up in a cheap sell or cast off […]

  Small businesses all have one thing in common: they have to find office space sooner rather than later. Your converted attic has been good to you in the past, but it isn’t a sustainable business model. To become a market leader, the company needs the perfect surroundings. Unfortunately, finding them is like trying to […]