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Six strategies for balancing work and family life When I made the decision to become self-employed several years ago, it was mainly driven by the need, as a single parent, to be flexible around my family life. At the same time, I was wary of how working from…
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Feb 15, 13 •
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You may have heard the saying that ‘How you do one thing is how you do everything’ – which, when you stop to think about it, is a big statement in itself. However, when it comes to earning, saving, being in debt and really getting to grips with your…
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Feb 15, 13 •
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In December 2007 I left my position in a Central London recruitment firm work to go on 12 months maternity leave. The economy at the time was still booming and 2007 had been a particularly bumper year for me. As result I left a positive firm with a positive…
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Feb 15, 13 •
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My first year of business has been a steep learning curve for me. Here are some things I have learnt… 1. To expect some real ‘highs and lows’. Whether it is worrying about the amount of business you are getting, difficult people, fantastic…
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Feb 15, 13 •
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Ever feel that there aren’t enough hours in the day to get everything done? Do you feel guilty that you aren’t spending time on the things or with the people that are most important to you? Do you long to have some ‘me’ time and give yourself the…
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Feb 15, 13 •
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What are your top three tips to becoming a successful entrepreneur? ‘Think like a freelancer’ – As an entrepreneur you are totally responsible for bringing in the business. If you don’t get the business, you don’t get paid – simple as that….
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Feb 15, 13 •
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Rule #1: Look for disruptive change If you’re about to start on a new venture, ask yourself: What is becoming possible or necessary that wasn’t possible before? Is a new product or service able to take over an existing market or create a new market? When…
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Feb 15, 13 •
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Realising the potential of your LinkedIn network The way customers expect to engage with brands is changing. Social media is increasingly becoming the first port of call for consumers looking for advice or to learn about products they’re interested in. This…
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Feb 15, 13 •
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If you are building a website that has important information for potential customers on pages other than the main homepage you’ll want to ensure that you have adequately named your pages. This is also important when it comes to adding pages to…
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Feb 15, 13 •
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I have been saying it for ages but sadly people don’t seem to be listening. So I will keep on saying it until people do. I get really angry when I see so many missed opportunities that occur on Twitter. People are so caught up in this ‘get more…
