This is a post- or blog- about post. Because despite the move to all things virtual, physical post remains an important factor to consider for any modern business. Setting up or running a small business means having to decide what you’ll do about physical post,...
It’s already July. We’ve had the "hottest day of the year" at least three times already. The ‘quiet month’ of August is just around the corner. Here are our tips on how to get through summer months when you work at a desk (in an...
There will always be days when you haven’t had enough sleep or stress is wearing you down. Some days, you can’t even pinpoint the reason why your energy seems so low. It sounds like a strange parallel, but just like investment markets or sales, your...
If you worked in an office, life really changed for you during lockdown. It was looking like the change was permanent; a YouGov poll in November 2020 found half of the respondents wanted to work from home every day or most days. But the tide...
Lockdown has led to an unprecedented rise in home working. Tracksuits and leggings, freedom from commuting, the flexibility to get household jobs done between (or even whilst on) work calls, unlimited snacks on demand……...
We’re based in a vibrant little market town in Berkshire, so clearly we’re already sold on the idea. Everyone knows there is less pollution, more greenery and a lot more community spirit, but what are the solid business reasons to base your business in a...
What is the popular perception of LinkedIn? Some would say it’s an effective way to screen job candidates or potential business partners or to connect with colleagues past and present. But there’s much more to this ever-expanding networking tool than that; with more and more...
Every business gets unwanted sales calls; it’s an unfortunate part of workplace life these days and distracting when we are in the middle of important projects. Despite increasing regulation around our personal and business data (or perhaps because of this), sales callers are becoming more...
If we know anything, it’s about offices! We think if you’re going to spend nearly third of your life in the workplace, you may as well make it as attractive and welcoming an environment as possible. Firstly, you’ll need a friendly, flexible serviced office space...
So, what makes a good meeting? It’s universally agreed this is what to aim for: Efficiency – Get things done within a set time Positivity and enjoyment – Everyone departs with enthusiasm and in the right frame of mind Participation – Involving everyone, so true consensus is achieved,...
