If you want to take proper control of your career and income, starting a home business could be the way to go. It’s not a decision that you want to take lightly, though, and you need to really know that you are up to this challenge. With so many different options for home working, you have to research the idea you have in mind, plan every single detail to perfection and know that you are making the best possible decision for your new home business. … Read More »

Are you thinking of running a business from home and need some dedicated space? Perhaps you’ve got a hobby that involves the use of tools or machinery that you can’t use inside your home? In both cases, homeowners would usually buy a shed or pay for a brick outbuilding that they can use for such purposes. If that’s something you are thinking of doing, have you ever considered buying a shipping container and installing that in your garden instead? If that’s not a thought that has ever crossed your mind, here are some reasons why it could make total sense for your needs … Read More »

In case you hadn’t noticed, the labour market in the UK (and indeed the rest of the western world) is in the midst of a truly seismic evolution. More specifically, a staggering 1.54 million people are now working from home as part of their main job, up from just 884,000 in 2008. Additionally, there are now more than two million freelancers active in the UK, with this number likely to grow exponentially in the next decade. If you are going to work successfully from home, however, you’ll need to ensure that you create a viable office in your living space. Here are some steps that can help you to achieve this. … Read More »

Having a home office can be very comforting, especially if you’re someone who prefers to work remotely. Yet, being stuck inside the house can sometimes make one feel anxious and nervous, which is why working outdoors can be a great alternative. Working outside can have benefits to you and your home as you won’t have to deal with a lot of paperwork that is cluttering your workspace and further contributing to your anxiety. Hence, here are some tips that will help you move your office space outdoors … Read More »

Working from a home office and starting a business remotely is a trend that's not going to disappear anytime soon. But for those businesses looking to expand and fulfil vast ambition, it can seem that remote working may hinder a process somewhat. While there are businesses that have benefited from remote teams, there is usually an office at the core of it. If you are looking to build a remote business in an organic sense and keep it that way, what are the ways to do this? And in fact, can it be done?! … Read More »

Congratulations! You’ve packed in the rat-race lifestyle and have forged a new path. It’s time to set up your own business at home.. You need to consider holding meetings in your home office. However, having clients saunter through your living room may not be ideal. You want clients to be in awe of your business savvy and professionalism. You don’t want them to be distracted by dirty dishes, lounging pets or discarded toys. In this article we look at some of the things you might overlook before inviting people to visit your home-based business. … Read More »

Since the advent of the internet, remote work has become more common every year. As of 2019, studies show that more than 70% of global employees work remotely at least once a week. While getting paid to stay home and work in your pajamas might seem like a dream come true, there are plenty of challenges when it comes to working remotely that no one ever talks about. Let's talk a bit about these challenges and how you can overcome them. … Read More »

If you work from home then you probably already know how hard it can be to stay motivated when you don’t have a designated office space. Whether you work from your sofa or your kitchen table, it’s important you start thinking about creating a designated office for you to work in. … Read More »

Whether you enjoy flexible working hours in your role or you’re an independent professional, you’ve probably read dozens of articles on how to create a productive and exciting home office environment. Ultimately, whether you work from home every day or less frequently, you know that your best work doesn’t happen at the kitchen table or […] … Read More »

At first glance, it might sound too demanding and overwhelming to completely refurbish your home office in order to get some quality work done. Since you use it for work and as the main source of your livelihood, you should have everything neat and sorted out. In this article Jessie Hogarth looks at how you can take the pain out of home office organisation. … Read More »