29th Jun 2020
The onset of coronavirus has seen many of us starting to work from home and take on virtual jobs. Statistics quoted in Business Leader state that prior to the pandemic only 5% of the country worked from home. This has changed massively and now approximately 70%, or 23.9 million people, have been working from home….
29th Jun 2020
The concept of “working from home” is all well and good. Sometimes, though, you need the guarantee that your remote role really is just that. You don’t want to end up being asked to pop into the office for a meeting or to “put a face to a name” at a moment’s notice. True flexibility…
28th Jun 2020
If you’ve got skills in writing and want to think outside the box when it comes to your freelance work, there could be a whole host of niche ways for you to pull in some extra cash. From writing subtitles to translation, the online world is built on “content” – and that means there are…
25th Jun 2020
An attention-grabbing CV is vital any time – but now, it’s even more essential as the job market gets more competitive. Research suggests that you have less than 9 seconds to make an impact with your CV on a potential employer. With such a short amount of time to make an impression you need to…
22nd Jun 2020
Finding a job after taking parental leave seems very daunting, regardless of how much experience you have under your belt. Coming back to work and a new way of managing the work/life balance is challenging at best, so it’s important you take the right steps to ease into this new stage of your career as…
20th Jun 2020
If you’re interested in the health and beauty sector, then working as a beauty or massage therapist could be a good option for you. There is a large variety in roles as well as the option to work for a salon or spa or set up your own business. Its flexibility means it’s a great…
19th Jun 2020
More people than ever are turning their hand to freelancing and self-employment. However, running a freelance business takes a lot of effort! We’ve compiled these resources for freelancers to help. Most of them are free – or very cheap – and all will help you run a smooth business. It doesn’t matter if you’re a…
18th Jun 2020
Frugal living tips sound like a lot of sacrifice needs to be made. It’s not true! But it could be very necessary. As a nation we overspend massively and often beyond our budgets. More than a third of all Brits spent more than they received in income in April 2019. Continuing spending habits like this…
16th Jun 2020
When you’re on a fluctuating income – and already have to save 30% for taxes – a pension is the last thing on the list. However, pensions for the self-employed are vital for future financial security. Here’s how to set up a pension for the self-employed, and how to make sure you’re contributing regularly! When…
16th Jun 2020
Are you trying to manage your expenses and get by, whilst not having a steady or reliable income stream? You’re not alone. With the rise of the gig economy in recent years and more people in unstable work, thousands are finding themselves with fluctuating incomes in a way that would have been unthinkable a generation…
15th Jun 2020
A food truck business could be the solution to setting up a career in catering even in the days of social distancing. Street food has seen a surge in popularity in the UK recently, and it’s easy to see why: restaurant quality meals at fast food prices. What more could you possibly want? The food…
14th Jun 2020
Got a new contract to sign and feeling more than a bit befuddled by all the technical terms? Feel like your landlord or new gym might be trying to take you for a ride? You might be right. But there’s no reason for anyone to have to put up with unfair contracts in this day…
