As one of the biggest overheads for SMEs after salaries, office rental should be viewed as a critical financial consideration for most businesses. However, rather than being viewed simply as a sunk cost, finding the right office space can not only minimise expenditure, but actually boost productivity. Traditionally, the ability to attract talent, innovate services
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3 ways you can launch a small business from home
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However, knowing where to start when it comes to launching a small eCommerce business from home can be challenging. Without the right knowledge, network of people, or resources, many people dreaming of starting their own business fail before even getting started. That’s why today, we are going to share with you three solid ways to
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Top tips for creating the perfect home office
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The number of people working from home has increased by a fifth over the last decade. With 80 per cent experiencing higher levels of morale, and 82 per cent feeling less stressed, working from home has been found to carry many benefits. Whether you work from home permanently, or a few days a week, it’s
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How businesses can use their workplace to attract and retain the greatest minds
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If you ask an employee why they would stay at a large company or corporation, their workplace is often a big factor. Most people, particularly young workers, prefer a more dynamic and less rigid style of work, but they still want a bespoke aesthetic and a long stream of perks. Sometimes only big companies can
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How SMEs can achieve corporate-style offices on a budget
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In 2017, large corporate organisations are spending an ever-alarming amount on trendy, innovative and unique offices and workspaces. SMEs are therefore under increasing pressure to attempt to replicate such environments. Large companies are pulling out all the stops to get the best offices for their employees, and attract the best talent. From rooftop race tracks
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Keep calm and move on – how to avoid office relocation issues
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For companies looking to establish a new base or a change of location, searching for new office space can be a daunting task. A combination of inexperience and uninformed decisions can turn a tricky undertaking into a stressful endeavour. Needlessly so, says Nick Riesel, managing director of Free Office Finder. Over the last fifteen years,
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How to cultivate a good company culture
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As the director of a company with more than 60 staff, I know more than most about the importance of having a good company culture. Good company culture can quite literally be the difference between good staff staying with you for decades, and them leaving their job before fulfilling their potential. At our company, Resapol
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Top tips for flexible working businesses
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Home based working has been increasing in popularity in recent years. Workers recognise the benefits of a more flexible approach to working, and employers are happy to make those allowances in favour of happier, more productive workforces. At the same time, entrepreneurship is also on the rise. According to the FSB, in 2016, 76 per cent
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Fire safety in the workplace
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Ensuring the safety of everyone in the workplace is vital and should be at the top of your list when it comes to evaluating your working environment. When procedures are ignored, there’s a high risk of causing injury and in the worst-case scenario, fatalities. It’s your responsibility to ensure that your employees, and anyone in
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A day in the life of a flexible working IT manager
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Having been chief technology officer (CTO) at Powwownow for over five years now, I can safely say that no two days are ever the same! I’ve worked as a CTO in some guise or other for over a decade and while many people tell me they want to be a CTO, the first question they
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