Work from Home
Sneaky work-from-home traps to avoid!
Working from the comfort of your home can be the perfect option for many people. It can offer flexibility as well as saving you on travel costs. Often, people set up businesses from their home or opt to leave full time employment to start selling their skills on a freelance basis. Home working can be [...]
The guide to becoming a freelancer infographic
We’ve put together an infographic that gives some tips for becoming a freelancer as well as some statistics about freelancing from around the world. Freelancing seems to be growing in popularity so we thought it would be interesting to put some of the key stats in an infographic. If you have any thoughts about it [...]
6 top tips for a first time freelancer
Having been a freelancer myself for several years, I know it can have its challenges as well as its benefits. Not only do you have to manage the acquisition of new projects, handle all financial requirements and sort out your own schedule – you also have to keep your motivation levels on high at all [...]
10 basic rules for productive home-working
Having freelanced for a number of years, I know it can sometimes be hard to motivate yourself when working from home. Working in the familiar surroundings of your house doesn’t always provide the easiest environment for a full day of hard graft. After all, our homes are where we relax and chill out, so we have to change [...]
The death of the shed (the rise of the garden office)
Once upon a time, the humble garden shed took pride of place at the bottom of the garden. Handily storing tools and garden equipment or providing workspace for many a power- tool lover – the shed reigned supreme. But for some people, they wanted much more from their shed. They wanted an extension of their [...]
How stay-at-home parents can earn extra cash
With the recent cuts in child benefit, many families might be looking to earn a little extra income. If you’re keen to make some extra cash, with flexibility and without the commitment of full-time hours, check out the ideas below: Fancy a franchise? If you fancy running your own business, you might want to consider [...]
Home is where the work is!
Running a business from your home could seem like the ideal option; you’re working in the comfort of your own surroundings, saving on rental/travel costs and working to your own schedule. A home business can prove an excellent and cost effective proposition for many people – but is it right for you? Here we take [...]
