Displaying All Posts from July, 2015

5 Ways Freelancers Can Deal With Isolation

Freelancers don’t have to drop coins into the office coffee fund or attend largely pointless meetings.

Many of us can work in a library or a coffee shop, or on our backyard deck, where the only sound is chickadees or mourning doves.

But as nice as these things are, they can cause loneliness and isolation.

For some, this might mean a long day before the significant other comes home; for others, a feeling of just not being connected.

Sometimes this can mean feeling like freelancing isn’t “real” work or that one is cut off from the industry (accounting, graphic design, writing) at large.

So, here are some ways to cope if you’re feeling isolated in a bad way, rather than free in a good way. Click Here to Read Article …

How to Think Outside the Box

Elias Schroons 10th July Creativity Leave a Comment

“Get your head out of the clouds,” or something similar, is something many of us have heard at least once in our lives.

From a certain age we’re told and taught not to think outside of the box, and we soon find ourselves telling others the same.

This is incredibly limiting and prevents us from going all-out on what we can offer the world.

In this post, I talk about how a renowned start-up can teach us three simple, exciting and, ultimately, liberating lessons. Click Here to Read Article …

A Business Owner’s Guide to VoIP Services

Editor 8th July Business Leave a Comment

Communication is a pivotal component in any business.

As such, you want to make sure that you have an effective means of communication to keep the daily business processes flowing.

If you’ve been researching the various options your business has for telephone communications, then you’ve likely heard of Voice over Internet Protocol (VOIP) systems.

Such phone systems are becoming increasingly popular for businesses of all sizes as the popularity of the Internet and modern technologies continues to increase.

Below, you’ll find a more in depth understanding of what a VoIP system is and some of its benefits for businesses. Click Here to Read Article …

Your Guide to Better Communication in 5 Steps

Tess Pajaron 6th July Communication Leave a Comment

Even though communication skills are vital in our personal and professional lives, we rarely receive instruction or opportunities to improve them.

If you are a great communicator, you’ll be able to get your message across more quickly, boost your productivity and improve the performance of your team.

You’ll never lose time repeatedly communicating the same message or hold meetings that are ineffective.

Have a look at these five tips to help you become a better communicator. Click Here to Read Article …

5 Trends Small Businesses Shouldn’t Ignore

Stuart Hearn 3rd July Business Leave a Comment

Back in the old days, businesses might have been able to survive solely thanks to a decent shop sign and local trade.

But now business behemoths and chain stores are cropping up everywhere and cutting out the little guys.

Even if the product or service you’re selling is absolutely incredible, it can be a challenge to get the recognition you deserve in order to sustain and grow your small business.

No matter what your trade is, small businesses must adopt these trends in order to survive. Click Here to Read Article …

Reasons Why You Should Retire Now

Editor 1st July Money Leave a Comment

Most of us have to work.

This is how we put a roof over our heads, food on the table and care for other personal needs.

Nothing in life is free, and it takes income to do just about everything.

But although many people have jobs, you might be plotting your retirement as we speak.

According to CreditRepair.com, “Retirement kicks in for most people at around 65 years of age, when they cease working and live off of money saved up during their lifetime.” However, there’s no rule that says you have to wait until you’re much older to leave the workforce. Click Here to Read Article …