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Saturday 4th April 2020

What can you do to make some additional cash from home? By Shon Alam, Bidwedge   When we look back at what we are going through now with Covid-19 which words we will find ourselves using most frequently?  My guess is that they will be “uncertain” and “unprecedented”.   We are now in a unique…

Lockdown Marketing

Monday 30th March 2020

Keep Calm and Carry on Marketing Your Business Marketing Your Business You don’t need me to say that we are in unprecedented times. If you are self-employed or a small business owner then you will be beyond worried right now, we all are.  Here are some simple tips to try help and support you marketing…

Tips Home Working

How to Work from Home Although I have been working from home for 5 years now, it is only over the last few days that I have realised what an important skillset this is. I have seen many posts on Social Media asking for hints and tips for those having to work from home for…

Lockdown

Lessons from Lockdown – Reflection & resolution   This last week has been mad!  Never in our lifetimes have we had to cope with the restrictions of a pandemic….it’s like being in a real time disaster movie and not knowing what the ending might be.  For many there is the added stress of balancing looking after…

Covid Action

Supporting the fight against Covid-19 – what can companies do? By Hugo Tilmouth, ceo, ChargedUp   With the Covid-19 Pandemic spreading it is important for companies of all sizes to make a contribution to help contain and fight the virus.  We are seeing many companies coming forward and taking action.  One way to help is…

Delayed IR35

Monday 23rd March 2020

Important points you need to know about IR35 and the tax implications By Jonathan Amponsah CTA FCCA, The Tax Guys     The government announced on 17 March 2020 that is has delayed (not cancelled) the introduction of changes to IR35 (due to Covid-19). This means it’s still important to understand the implications and your…

WorkatHome

Thursday 19th March 2020

Simple Steps To Work & Collaborate Securely From Home We’re all dealing with a sudden, huge, change to the way we need to live and work. As someone who’s evangelised about the benefits of remote working for some time, I have compiled this list of simple steps to help you and your teams work from…

Watches

Wednesday 18th March 2020

Top six watches every collector should have in their investment watch collection   By Matthew Cule, Founder of CuleM Watches   If you are investing in watches, there are so many great ones to choose from today – ranging from the big-name heritage brands to the smaller independents.    So, what top six watches should…

Currency

Monday 16th March 2020

Do you have spare currency from a holiday or business trip? Here’s what to do with it… By Shon Alam, founder of Bidwedge   When you return for a trip what do you do with the local currency that you still have in your pocket or purse?  It’s highly likely that you will put it…

Fruitworks Events

Sunday 15th March 2020

Fruitworks     Fruitworks, is a long established community workspace and hot desking hub in the heart of the city of Canterbury. We are now in our 9th year of operation, having been the first coward space in the UK outside of a major urban area. Recent expansions and refurbishments have seen us expand our…

Slides

Friday 13th March 2020

Great slides and engaging delivery. How can you achieve both for your business presentation?   By David Henson, Toastmasters International   When handled well slides can be an advantage in a business presentation.  But as many of us know from dull presentations we’ve had to sit through they can also be a disadvantage.   Let…

Well Policy

Wednesday 11th March 2020

How can your business put together a wellbeing policy? By Craig Bulow, Corporate Away Days   Our old Health & Safety Ac is now 45 years old.  21 years ago it was updated in The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999. The update requires employers to make arrangements to ensure the health…

Efficiency

Saturday 7th March 2020

The three enemies of efficiency By Marieta Bencheva, Consulthon   Efficiency is important for any business. Inefficient processes lead to wasted time, effort and money which ultimately impacts the profitability and growth potential of the company. Additionally, inefficient processes tend to affect morale, frustrating employees with pointless tasks or steps.   If left to continue…

Payroll

Wednesday 4th March 2020

10 Payroll mistakes that can lead to unnecessary tax, penalties, and staff issues By Jonathan Amponsah CTA FCCA, The Tax Guys     On the face of it payroll should be straight forward.  After registering with HMRC for PAYE (Pay as You Earn) you use your chosen software, enter the data and at the end…

Sport

Tips for successfully transitioning from sports to business By Ferran Martínez, GlobaTalent   Perseverance and passion are the fuel that drives a successful athlete’s sporting career. But they won’t keep you going once it is time for you to retire. Given this, it’s important to think about what happens after you leave the world of…