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]

Working from home - have you claimed tax relief on your expenses?
Tax relief is available for additional expenses incurred by people working from home. A leading accountancy body is encouraging homeworkers to claim all the tax reliefs they are entitled to from HMRC. [October 28, 2008] [In Home Working]

Setting up a Home Office - The technology basics
When starting a home office it is important that you have the correct equipment and conditions to work safely and effectively. This guide explores these issues further. [September 23, 2008] [In Home Working]

Employers should consider home working issues say legal experts
With recent research showing that half of small businesses do not work in formal offices, a law firm has urged employers to consider the legal issues involved in allowing staff to work from home. [September 18, 2008] [In Home Working]

Working from home - how to separate work and family
With over two million business based at home, more and more small business owners are torn between concentrating on a successful homeworking career and meeting the needs of a family. [September 17, 2008] [In Home Working]

Home Business of the Year 2008 - Winners announced
This week the 2008 Home Business of the Year has been announced, with online language tuition company Toniks picking up the gong. [September 5, 2008] [In Home Working]

Home working guide for business owners and their employees
Working from home is becoming increasingly popular, and it’s not just the big corporates who are offering their staff the chance to work away from the office. [September 2, 2008] [In Home Working]

Home-based workers positive about "crunch" survival
New research shows that home workers remain positive about the future despite the economic downturn. Includes tips from respondents for individuals thinking of going it alone. [September 1, 2008] [In Home Working]

Working from home - tips to avoid isolation
Some top tips to help ensure you do not feel isolated if you're working from home. [August 20, 2008] [In Home Working]

Remote working brings more threats to network security
With more businesses encouraging staff to work from home to save on overheads, companies are being warned that remote working employees can present a very real security threat. [August 15, 2008] [In Home Working]

Starting a business from home can give you more time and money
New research suggests that you could be significantly better off by starting up a new business from home. [August 13, 2008] [In Home Working]

Charging your company rent for your home office
If you run your home business through a limited company, it is possible to charge your company rent. The company will be able to deduct the rents from its profits and you will need to declare the rents on your self-assessment return. On the face of it there would seem to be no advantage. But what if you also have buy to let properties and are making losses? [August 7, 2008] [In Home Working]