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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.

Five trends set to transform working practices

Pete Sayburn shares his insight into the latest thinking and ways of working that businesses should be looking to deploy.

Office & home working

Office & home working

How an office layout can affect stress and motivation

A person’s office space is the place where he/she spends a significant amount of time in the day. So, just like home, the arrangement of furniture, and other infrastructure of office can have a considerable impact on one’s life, stress and motivation.

Office & home working

Smarter offices can deliver a £70 billion economic boost

Companies could drive up their productivity by 1 – 3.5 per cent, which could add £70 billion to the UK economy, a new study reveals.

Office & home working

Hot-desking: The benefits for a small business

In this piece, in association with Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), we look at the value of hot-desking, the practice that affords workers more freedom over where they carry out their work.

Office & home working

Is property investment a sound strategy in the UK?

In recent years there has been a huge increase in house purchase for rent purposes. It has become increasingly difficult to afford the mortgage for a first time house owner, thus, making the renting game more lucrative.

Office & home working

Why remote working teams can be viable for small businesses

Jason Downes looks at the difference between a remote worker and remote working teams, which could be shaping the future of the workplace.

Office & home working

Seven ideas for creating a healthier workplace

Tracy Dixon-Maynard looks at some quick wins that will help you achieve a balance of happier staff, lower absence rates and a more productive environment.

Office & home working

How to find the right business premises as a freelancer

Here, Olly Olsen looks at the options to consider when choosing the accommodation for your freelance business.

Office & home working

Seven ideas for creating a healthier workplace

Tracy Dixon-Maynard looks at some quick wins that will help you achieve a balance of happier staff, lower absence rates and a more productive environment.

Office & home working

How to find the right business premises as a freelancer

Here, Olly Olsen looks at the options to consider when choosing the accommodation for your freelance business.

Office & home working

Keeping staff connected in the age of remote working

Peter Zeinoun discusses the connected, remote workplace and how businesses must make sure they are equipped to deal with it.

Office & home working

Why you need to ban meetings if you want to get anything done

Barnaby Lashbrooke discusses how shying away from meetings can be a tonic for your small business.

Office & home working

Office Halloween party ideas for your small business

Here are some great ideas to incorporate into your office Halloween party.

Office & home working

Five fun and clever office ideas to inspire your small business

More than ever, young companies are putting a lot of effort into coming up with dream office spaces in a bid to attract the most talented professional out there. Here, we look at five international offices and how they benefit staff.

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