Going freelance is one of those things many people consider in their lives, but not many take that leap of faith and actually make it happen, do they? It is a tricky decision to consider. You have the security of a salary and structure when you work for someone and going freelance means that you have to answer to me, myself and I. But it can really help you to get the balance of working and home life just right. However, if you are serious about going freelance then here are four things to consider. Where you might work The first thing to think about when you take this plunge to work is to consider where you might work. This could be at home and perhaps is one of the most common places to do it. It gives you the flexibility of being around while working but it can lead to being … [Read more...] about Going Freelance: 4 Things To Think About
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Mortgages for Business Owners: 6 things to know before you go!
Business owners face some challenges when purchasing mortgages, partly because they don't have a regular income to put against their borrowing. As a business owner, there are several things you need to understand before purchasing a mortgage loan. Some of which include: The lowest interest rate mortgage is not always the best deal Lower interest rates naturally translate to a cheaper mortgage. However, financial institutions often have hidden fees that are not included in the rates. In addition, low mortgage rates often come with conditions. For instance, financial institutions will offer you low, fixed rates for longer periods knowing they can get more money down the road through penalties, sudden changes on your mortgage, or through adjustment … [Read more...] about Mortgages for Business Owners: 6 things to know before you go!
How to Create Your Perfect Remote Work Environment
Working from home is amazing. The thought of getting out of bed only to put on some slippers, and heading to work 5 feet from where you are at is just perfect. For some it's the opposite. It can be lonely and distraction. So how do you create the perfect virtual workspace? Read the follow infographic below. Infographic brought to you by Wrike project collaboration tools … [Read more...] about How to Create Your Perfect Remote Work Environment
Working from home: 4 hacks to increase productivity
Home is where the heart is, and now, remote working is having a time of its life. Many people have finally achieved this coveted dream. In fact, according to the involving more than 15,000 adults, 43% of the American workforce spent at least some time working remotely in 2016, a figure which represented a 4% increase from the year 2012. While the idea of working in your comfort zone seems brilliant, there are too many distractions that might hinder your productivity. It isn’t easy, and it takes more than time management to pull it off. That said, here some 4 hacks you can use to increase productivity, according to Ask Aaron Lee. Find the perfect workplace The importance of finding or creating an impeccable workplace cannot be emphasized enough. It reflects your seriousness … [Read more...] about Working from home: 4 hacks to increase productivity
There’s No “I” In Team: Giving Office Teamwork A Boost
When all of your employees are pulling together and working hard as a team, it might feel like your company can achieve anything and everything. However, if your workers aren’t shining examples of good teamwork, it could end up feeling like there is no way your company will ever make any progress. Do you with your employees would try and be a better team? Well, there could be a few things that you could do to help with their teamwork. Here are a few ways you can take the “I” out of teamwork for good and ensure that everyone pulls together as a hard-working team. Offer Team Building Training Maybe your team aren’t too well trained in the art of working together? Or perhaps they don’t know each other too well just yet. This could be the case if you have some recent hires in your … [Read more...] about There’s No “I” In Team: Giving Office Teamwork A Boost
Hosting a Company Event
As a business owner, you should be open to hosting a company event. You should be open to it because, believe it or not, customers do still want to interact with businesses. Yes, despite the age of technology that we live in, there is still something to be achieved, on both sides, when customers and businesses combine in the real world. And the best place for them to combine? You guessed it, at a company event. To find out how to host the perfect company event, and to see some of the other benefits in hosting such an event, make sure to read on. Look the part The first thing you should be ensuring when you host a company event is that your business looks the part. You can’t only be setting up a picnic in the park. You can’t only be putting up a few tables and scattering your … [Read more...] about Hosting a Company Event