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  1. The approach needed to get your home business off the ground

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    If you have always wanted to start a home business, then you will know what an exciting venture it can be.  Running your own business, and from home, seems like a dream to many.  But it’s not as easy as it might seem.  There are many qualities you need to ensure your small home business is successful.  Home business success starts with the right approach which we’ll explore in this blog post.

  2. 9 tips to nail your website branding

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    A distinctive brand identity is important for any business, but it can mean the difference between success and failure for a young and growing company. Although it is likely your brand voice will evolve and develop over time, it is wise to consider your basic message from the outset, map out a strategy and lock in a logo design that will form the basis of your marketing efforts.

    Beyond that, however, you'll want to create a great first impression on your website. Within the first few seconds, a visitor will form an opinion about your company, and you want it to be a good one. An attractive, well-branded website will help you turn leads into sales. An authentic, highly effective website is an integral part of your marketing strategy.

    Here are 9 website branding tips to get you started on the right path:

  4. 5 things to do when you start a home business

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    Starting a home-based business is becoming an increasingly popular choice. This is partially to do with the pandemic, and partially to do with the fact that it has so many benefits. However, it can be a little overwhelming to start a home business. There are so many different things that you need to do and things that you need to consider. To make the process easier, we've put together a list of 5 things that you should do when you start your home business.

  6. How to create the best home based business

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    There are many benefits of working from home, and more and more people are starting home-based businesses every day. If you're thinking about starting your own business, or if you've been running a business from your home for a while but aren't satisfied with the results, keep reading. This blog post will discuss some tips to help you create the best possible home-based business.

  9. How to build strong relationships with customers

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    Small businesses can often find it challenging to compete with the more established corporations, which can lead to a wide range of issues, such as struggling for customers and finding it difficult to achieve the growth you need. Still, small businesses can find the success they want by offering something different, and one way to achieve this is by creating a better connection and learning how to build strong relationships with customers. 

    The intimate manner of home businesses will also be more approachable than large corporations that make the entire experience feel too impersonal. If you are running a small business and want to connect better with your customers, especially if you operate out of your home, consider these useful tips to make effective changes and attract more customers.

  12. What to remember when you become self employed

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    There are so many benefits to being self employed (including more freedom of time, more money, and not having to answer to a boss) that more and more people are choosing to do so. It is relatively easy to set yourself up as a sole trader and begin work. However, there are some crucial points that you will need to remember to be successful and get everything right and be above board. Read on to find out more.

  15. 6 Logistical aspects of your business you should outsource

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    For small business owners, time carries considerable value. Outsourcing the logistical aspects of your company’s backend ensures that you have more of this valuable time to focus on where your business is heading rather than what it needs to do to stay afloat. In addition, outsourcing these overhead processes ensures that you have management, financial, and technical expertise on your side to make essential business decisions.

  17. Are you spending more on your business than you need to?

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    Your business will, hopefully, bring in plenty of cash. However, there’s no avoiding the fact that, in this day and age, you also need to spend a fair amount of money if your business is going to be the best that it can be. However, while there’s little doubt that you’ll need to invest in your business, how much you spend is within your control. If you’re able to take a smart approach to your business finances, then you’ll spend less, and that’ll ultimately boost your bottom line. In this blog, we’re going to look at a few tried and tested ways to limit the amount that you have to spend for your business to succeed.

  21. How learning to program can make you a better person

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    We usually think of programming as a skill that is reserved only for the most computer literate among us. And that if you want to learn how to program, you need to be able to type 90 wpm (words per minute), while simultaneously scrolling through miles of text, and tons of images spread across multiple screens. Actually, nothing could be further from the truth. We all know that learning to code can be hard. But it's not impossible. And the benefits are worth it. Programming is more than just a skill; it's an empowering tool for self-expression and personal development.

    Learning to code is a rewarding, challenging, and empowering experience. Even if you don't pursue a career in software development, learning to program will make you a more creative and strategic thinker. Learning to program is one of the most intellectually demanding and rewarding pursuits a person can undertake. Learning how to code teaches us how to think. 

  26. 7 essential freelance skills you need to master

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    Are you one of those designated to work from home? Due to the pandemic, more people are now working in the comfort of their homes. However, most of them are freelancers doing freelancing jobs and both are in-demand right now. This demand is constantly increasing and reshaping the current workforce and several industries.

    Freelancing is a way of providing professional jobs or services to the client.  The freelancer is the one who performs the job. It’s usually done by an independent contractor rather than by a company. 

    However, as the whole idea may sound easy, the truth is it’s not. Today, as the number of freelancers increases, so does their competition. Although there’s a way to take advantage of other freelancers which is to learn and acquire more skills through online teaching platforms. 

    With your new and in-demand skills, your job opportunities will increase and you’ll have more chances of getting hired in performing multiple jobs at the same time. Furthermore, here are the top essential skills you can learn to power your freelancing career.

  28. How to create an eco-friendly and money saving home office

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    More and more of us are working from home than ever before.  This means many people are suddenly converting that spare guest bedroom that never gets used into a more practical home office space.

    If you have the extra space in your home for a home office, then it’s a great idea to have a space separate from the rest of the home that can be dedicated to work.  It helps to ensure a better work-life balance by keeping work away from the main house and your private life.

    However, if you are suddenly creating a home office for the first time then you might be wondering how to go about it in an eco-friendly way.  With the economy fragile, you might also be wondering how it can be done with money saving in mind too.

    Luckily being eco-friendly and money saving, often go hand in hand.  Here are some of the best ways you can create a more sustainable home office and save some money in the process!

  37. Zebra ZSB Series ZSB-DP14 Thermal Label Printer Review + Giveaway

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    ZSB Series zsb-dp14 review

    #Ad. I was recently contacted by Zebra to test and review their ZSB Series thermal label printer. For the purpose of this review I was gifted the ZSB-DP14 design.

    Got a small business, home office or do you work from home?

    Read on to see how these thermal label printers can help organise your life, save time and keep your home office eco-friendly at the same time!

  41. How to impress clients as a solo business owner

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    Running a business as a solo entrepreneur and out of your own home can be stressful and challenging at times. And many wonder how they can meet with and impress clients when they’re operating their business from their spare room. However, there are ways to impress those prospective clients and maximise the advantages you have at your disposal. Read on to find out more about doing that.

  45. Female empowerment: Girls, get your business on

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    We’ve come a long way from the 1950s, but the expectations on women in the world today are still ridiculous. We’re no longer expected just to be at home looking after the family. We’re now working full time and expected to care for a home full time, care for a child full time, make a life full time, look fantastic full time - you get the picture.  The pressure on women to conform to societal expectations is huge, but girls, we’ve got to maintain that fierce independence and we’ve got to do more for ourselves. 

  46. How oVice virtual offices + spaces make remote working easier

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    With the rise of remote working in recent years, accelerated by the recent pandemic forcing many offices into remote working even if they had not considered it before, one challenge has been how remote teams can communicate effectively from all their independent locations.  Not only this, but how can other businesses such as events or teachers adapt their methods to an online model.

    One promising solution designed to engage remote working teams as naturally as possible is via an oVice virtual office.  oVice, Inc. is a 2D virtual spatial platform based in Japan providing a virtual space for your remote working team where you can move around a virtual office and talk as if in-person.

    Not only do oVice virtual spaces offer many benefits for business teams, but they can be used to host virtual events and more.  Read on to discover how oVice may be the solution to all your remote working needs.

  47. Electricity prices – an important factor when you run a business

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    When it comes to running a business, there are many factors to take into account. One of the most important is electricity prices – and how this will affect your bottom line.  In this article, we will explore the impact of electricity prices on business owners and consumers, as well as what steps you can take to minimise the impact.

  50. A guide to working from home

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    Working from home started as a visceral reaction to an unseen situation but has evolved into the new way forward. Throughout 2020 there were clips going around of people finding that, actually, they quite like not going into the office.

    There are a lot of benefits after all: no commute, eating your own food means spending less money, all whilst reducing your carbon footprint in the process. Work/life balance is easy to maintain when you can drop the kids off at school or schedule in an appointment in the middle of the workday. Also, a lack of distractions from water-cooler chat or low-priority meetings means productivity has gone up.

    But, what are the things to consider when working from home instead of the office.  Let’s take a look.

  53. Business vulnerabilities you need to be aware of

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    It’s important to be positive when you’re running a business. After all, this is your chance to create something brilliant in this world -- so it’d be ridiculous to be anything other than optimistic. We do, after all, reap what we sow. However, it’d be a mistake to be too positive. It’s always important to keep in mind that things can go wrong from time to time. This is as true for the business world as it is for any other area of your life. The good news is that, while surprise elements do pop up, a lot of the things that can cause serious damage to your business can be predicted. In this blog, we’re going to run through some of the most common business vulnerabilities. Handle these elements, and you’ll be well on your way to building a more secure business. 

  72. 3 steps to setting up your business online

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    For those with entrepreneurial ambition, it feels like the wrong time to be launching a business, and many would-be start-ups are placing their plans on hold.

    It’s true, the challenges that lie ahead are many – whether you’re new to your industry, an experienced pro striking out on your own or simply a long-term SME owner trying to survive.

    But the golden age of ecommerce has only been hastened by the events of the last two years, and for many businesses, it has been a lifeline. Armed with a little know-how, savvy entrepreneurs looking to launch themselves online for the first time can thrive with just a few simple tips – here are three to get you started.

  92. 6 handy tax tips for bloggers

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    It’s coming up to that time of year again… no, not Christmas, but the other time of year that all self-employed people start freaking out about… tax return time! 

    OK, not everyone freaks out as some of us do our tax returns as soon as we can, like in April as soon as the new tax year starts! 

    I’ve always wondered why people put it off until the very last minute...?  I love to get mine out of the way as soon as possible.  If you are prepared then you can do this too and stop all the panicking in January!

    The only thing I do freak out about is remembering to pay my bill.  I have several alarms at the ready near the end of January.  I always have the money saved ready to pay it and simply need to log in to my HMRC self-assessment online account to make my payment. 

    The first year I paid self-employment tax I did actually pay it right away, as soon as I completed my tax return.  But the payment just sat there in my tax account doing nothing.  They don't actually clear the tax balance due until it reaches the tax payment deadline. So since then I thought it better to earn interest on my tax savings until the actual due date!