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Work from Home - Home Office Insurance Guide
2.1 million businesses are run from home, with another 1,400 starting each week. It can be a great low-cost way to start your business but working from home can invalidate your existing insurance polices. Here's our guide to making sure your home-based business is adequately insured. [August 13, 2010] [In Home Working]

Eight steps to becoming a 5 to 9'er
There are an estimated 5 million people 'five to nine-ers' in the UK and this week, Emma Jones has launched a new book to help many more follow in their footsteps. [May 11, 2010] [In Home Working]

5 Tips to help you run a greener office
Here are five simple steps you can take to make your office more environmentally friendly. [April 23, 2010] [In Office]

The secrets of work-life balance: work smarter, not harder
Work is entering our homes and private lives far too often, changing our balance and natural working equilibrium. Here are 10 ways for you to improve your work-life balance. [April 20, 2010] [In Home Working]

Top tips for moving your business into managed workspace
Managed workspace is becoming ever more popular for small businesses and start-up companies looking to establish themselves. We look at some of the key things to consider when selecting a managed workspace. [April 13, 2010] [In Office]

Office relocation – putting the right team together
An office relocation is a major undertaking and anyone who has ever been involved in moving office knows that a collaborative effort is needed for a successful office move. Putting together the right project team is critical – and will need to comprise both internal and external members. [November 13, 2009] [In Office]

10 golden rules for successfully moving office
For many businesses, the prospect of moving office is a daunting process. Here are some golden rules to ensure your office move is on time, to budget and hassle free. [October 16, 2009] [In Office]

Top 10 tips to choosing a virtual office provider
With many start-ups and small businesses considering the benefits of establishing a virtual office to cut down on costs and present a business-like image for their companies, here are some useful tips to help when choosing a virtual office provider. [October 14, 2009] [In Office]

Carbon offsetting to improve your green credentials
There are plenty of things that we can all do to add green elements to the way in which we run our businesses and reduce the impact that we have on the world around us, while keeping our companies viable and profitable. [October 6, 2009] [In Office]

Surge in small business demand for serviced office space
Recent statistics show that over the first two quarters of 2009, a massive 77% of all UK enquiries were from businesses seeking office space of five desks or under, suggesting that many small businesses are proving resilient to the economic downturn. [August 4, 2009] [In Office]

Big demand for flexible workspace solutions for start-ups
More and more small businesses are demanding serviced office space, which provides greater flexibility - especially in tough economic times. Regus has even launched an 'office-in-a-box' solution for start-ups. [July 13, 2009]

Guide to arranging meeting space for homeworkers
Despite the benefits which homeworking can bring, most small company owners will not hold meeting in their own homes - either because the location doesn't suit, or as it might appear unprofessional. We look at some of the best meeting space options. [June 22, 2009] [In Office]

Guide to finding flexible work space for your new business
If you're starting a business and need room to work outside the home without the permanence (and expense) of leasing office space, there are more and more flexible options open to you - from hiring meeting rooms, to 'hotdesking'. [June 17, 2009] [In Office]

Present a professional image while working from home
Thanks to modern technology and a growth in services to help home workers, it’s really easy to present a professional image without a great deal of effort or cost. [June 4, 2009] [In Home Working]

Running a home business - 10 tips to help get the balance right
With over 3 million people now working from home, and the number growing daily, here are ten tips to help potential homeworkers get the balance right and prevent themselves getting distracted. [May 18, 2009] [In Home Working]

New survey launched to mark National Working from Home Day
To mark National Working from Home Day, the Telework Association has launched its first annual survey which examines the apparent improved level of productivity of home workers. [May 15, 2009] [In Home Working]

How to successfully start a business in the evenings
Thanks to modern technology, it is easier than ever to launch your own business while still working full-time. Some issues to consider if you want your business idea to succeed. [May 6, 2009] [In Home Working]

5 million setting up new businesses after performing 'day jobs'
New research shows that over five million people are working from home after finishing their 'normal' day jobs. You can also download a copy of 'how to start a business in your spare time'. [April 21, 2009] [In Home Working]

Tax tips for home-based businesses
The economic downturn could lead to a surge in business owners working from home. We look at the tax relief available, including mortgage interest relief, rental, council tax, insurance and other bills. [March 23, 2009] [In Home Working]

Commercial lease pitfalls you should be aware of
Depending on the kind of business you run or plan starting, it could be impossible to do it without premises. We look at the common pitfalls you should be aware of before signing a lease. [February 26, 2009] [In Office]

Typical expenses if you work from home - and what tax pitfalls to watch out for
A leading accountancy body is urging homeworkers to claim tax relief on all the valid expenses they can, but they should also be aware of the VAT pitfalls. [February 18, 2009] [In Home Working]

Business continuity - five business 'killers' that could destroy your company
Business Continuity Management involves anticipating problems that could affect normal day to day business, and having a plan in place to deal with it. Typical business 'killers' include fire, flood, theft, data loss and malicious damage. [February 16, 2009] [In Office]

How a Virtual Office could support your business
Virtual office services have sprung up over the last five years and are now being used extensively by small businesses to allow them to present a professional image to clients, and provide them with a wide range of support services, such as telephone answering and mail forwarding. [February 12, 2009] [In Office]

Working from home - five pitfalls you must avoid
Many business owners who start up from home may have encountered 'cabin fever'. Here are five simple things you can do to ensure you can focus on your business, and still maintain a healthy home life. [February 10, 2009] [In Home Working]

Keys: take care with your spares
If you can’t remember who’s got spare sets of your keys, you could be invalidating your insurance. [December 1, 2008] [In Home Working]

Working from Home - How to stay organised
If you work from home, one potential area of stress can arise when your paperwork has been left to the last minute, or seems out of control. Here are some tips for keeping on top of your small business administration. [December 1, 2008] [In Home Working]

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