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Office & home working

This section talks about finding and managing office space, office design, issues surrounding working from home and running a business from home.

Office space demand soars in North of England

Searches for properties across five Northern cities rose by 56 per cent last quarter year on year, compared to a 21 per cent rise in London, research finds.

Office & home working

Office & home working

The top six benefits of running a business from home

Here are the results of a recent survey asking small company owners what they value most about working from home.

Office & home working

How to tackle the sensitive issue of obesity in the workplace

Here, Nicola Mullineux gives legal and procedural advice on approaching the issue of obesity in your workforce.

Office & home working

How to take a break and run a business

Here are the tools you should use to stay in touch with your business when on holiday.

Office & home working

Maintaining motivation and brand ethos, 100 miles from the office

Michael Hammond explains how he manages communication in his company when on the move.

Office & home working

Is your business doing enough to be wheelchair friendly?

It's important to make sure your accessibility is up to scratch for wheelchair users.

Office & home working

The rise of playfulness in the workplace 

Here, Adam Breeden explores the lengths company owners should go to to ensure a happy and productive workforce.

Office & home working

Detoxing a negative office environment 

Here, David Price discusses how to defuse conflicts and promote a harmonious working environment.

Office & home working

The rise of playfulness in the workplace 

Here, Adam Breeden explores the lengths company owners should go to to ensure a happy and productive workforce.

Office & home working

Detoxing a negative office environment 

Here, David Price discusses how to defuse conflicts and promote a harmonious working environment.

Office & home working

How to create the best conditions for efficient home working

Getting a consistent schedule going can make all the difference for the people who try home working.

Office & home working

Why having a green office boosts business performance

In this piece we explore why reducing your carbon footprint in the office is well worthwhile for your business.

Office & home working

Tips for expanding office space for a growing team

There comes a point in many businesses when the office space becomes outgrown. Here's what to do in that event.

Office & home working

Christmas gift ideas for your work colleagues

Christmas is literally days away, which means all your presents should be bought, wrapped and maybe even exchanged by now.

Business Technology

Future-proof your business communications set-up

Landlines as we know them will be scrapped in 2027 – along with a raft of upcoming business changes. Here's how to ensure your communications set-up is fit for whatever the future brings

Business Loans

A guide to getting a small business loan

Everything you need to know on what small business loans are and what types of loan are available for your business.

Business Technology

Friendly guide – top tips for small businesses switching to VoIP

With the landline shutdown coming fast, there’s never been a better time to switch to VoIP. Don’t let your small business be left behind!

Export & Import

Avoid delays with exports and imports

Many factors can affect products’ journeys from A to B. Here are some tips for best practice for successful shipping in the modern world