Most independent home-based business owners probably started out with a simple wish list – escaping the commute to and from work, working in peace and quiet without the distractions of an office, and spending more time with their families....
The holidays are a great time to build stronger relationships with customers and take the time to send something special – a warm holiday greeting card or a thoughtful gift. A simple act of kindness can make your customers and work colleagues feel valued and...
Arise, in partnership with npower, has been named as the Utilities Outsourcing Project of the Year at the 2016 Global Sourcing Association Awards (GSA UK). Formerly known as the NOA Awards, the GSA UK Awards recognise and celebrate best practices in the sourcing world. And...
Before we consider taking a new work opportunity, many of us give too much thought to the length of time it might take to travel to our new workplace. However, there are many people who travel long distances to and from work each day. For...
In an era where everything you need to buy and sell is just a mouse-click away, a work at home business model is an ideal opportunity, especially to preserve flexibility and family life. It gives new mums, dads and even retired people a great chance...
In today’s competitive world, work has become our biggest priority. To win in the workplace, we often end up neglecting other aspects of our life that are also equally important. Our relationships, health, and social life all take a backseat. This living for our work...
The opportunity to work from home undeniably sounds inviting. However, working from home can become a gruelling task if you fail to adopt the right approach. The distractions you face may pose as stumbling blocks and curtail your level of productivity. Planning and time management...
A debate that has been on-going for the past few decades, particularly gaining momentum over the last few years, is the one surrounding working mums within the parenting sphere. A report published by the Office for National Statistics in 2014 states that 9 out 10...
What is success anyway? Does it always refer to people like Steve Jobs or Richard Branson – are money and innovation the only way to measure a person’s success? Not necessarily. Success often boils down to commitment, focus, hard work and integrity. These are characteristics...
Working from home has been gaining a lot of popularity in the UK over the last few years. The freedom that this sort of an arrangement provides is unparalleled, making it the preferred option for more and more people these days....