Tag Archive for Office & home working

Emerging workplace trends for small business owners to follow

There are more than a few workplace trends that have come to the fore in 2016. In recent years wellbeing has been a major focus in the business community and adaptations to working practices and office design can have a significant impact on this area. Lilli Hender examines some of the most prominent trends set
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Three top tips for relocating your business

Moving house is often cited as one of life’s most stressful experiences. And while a move in your professional life may not bring quite the same upheaval, relocating your office is certainly up there when it comes to stress levels. Most importantly, it signals a transition; whether the business has grown, or you’ve decided to
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How to create a more productive working environment as a small business

When many small businesses consider how they could do for more productive working, topics such as flexible working policies and mobile application often to come to mind, but not all give thought to how the working environment effects staff and what adjustments are needed to help employees to perform well in their role. This is perhaps
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British Small Business Awards: Workspace of the Year shortlist

The Workspace of the Year category is our latest shortlist announcement for the British Small Business Awards. In this category, the judges will consider the co-working or serviced office space most attuned to the needs of small businesses. Quality of facilities, location(s), technology-enabling capabilities and value for money will be the key factors discussed, as
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The gig economy and what it means for SMEs

The world of work is changing, with the so called ‘gig economy’ on the rise among today’s professionals. Ditching the traditional ‘job for life’ career plan, many employees are opting to head down the freelance path, accepting ‘gigs’ as and when they arrive. While this undoubtedly has its benefits for employees, who have the flexibility
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What should influence your choice of office space?

Selecting a headquarters for your business is not a task to be taken lightly. Company owners must consider a range of factors when choosing the right office space, from the need to accommodate staff growth, to aesthetics, to location. Surveys carried out by business address providers ava have confirmed that the quality and location of a company’s premises
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Flexible workplaces advocated for Olympics period

The four-hour time difference means that many of the biggest events of the Olympics are scheduled to take place during normal working hours and early hours of the morning, tempting employees to skip work or stay up later than normal to watch Great Britain’s gold medal hopefuls in action. Subsequently it is highly likely that
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Four tips for an easier business move

Moving your business premises can be both exciting and worrying. Relocating your business abroad is even more intense. Whether you are moving abroad with your business or expanding overseas, here are four tips to make the business move easier and more profitable. Carry out a graceful removal One of your first priorities when planning to a
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