Category: Business tips
4 in 10 Brits would like to ‘work from home’ abroad
Four in 10 ‘work from home’ Brits would like to pack their suitcases and do their job overseas, research has revealed. A survey of 1,000 people who have worked remotely during the pandemic found Spain is the top destination for working remotely, followed by Italy, the USA, Portugal and the Caribbean. Making up the top 10 locations…
Half of small business owners don’t know how to market firm
Nearly half of small business owners are completely unaware of how to market their firm, according to new research. The study of 500 leaders of small to medium-sized organisations found 42 per cent have no idea how to create an online profile, which could have a positive effect on promoting their business. And a staggering…
Two million people started side project during lockdown, claims Virgin StartUp
New research from Virgin StartUp, Virgin's not-for-profit entrepreneurial hub, reveals that one in three (33%) Brits dream of becoming an entrepreneur and would like to set up their own business. According to the study, approximately two million (5%) people have started a side project during lockdown while a further one in four (24%) said that…
5 Must-Follow Tips to Build an Amazing Website Easily
Source: Pixabay There are many reasons you might want to build a website. The online marketplace is thriving – growing 28% in 2020. You may have a side hustle that you’re turning into a fully-fledged career, you may have aspirations to be taken more seriously professionally, or you may want a…
Which UK cities advertise the highest paid remote jobs?
While research by developer recruitment platform CodinGame claims companies are slow to adapt to remote working, especially for tech talent, a new study by Paymentsense claims there has been a huge surge in remote job roles during the pandemic. The secure payments provider analysed Adzuna job listings and Google search volumes to find out which city…
Most Important Web Design Interview Questions
They said, “First impression lasts!” What is its implication if you’re applying for a job as a website designer and/or developer? You need to impress the company that is offering the job vacancy. If you’re going to be shortlisted, you will have to take the final round of the hiring process. This is the job…
Over 1 in 3 UK business managers sought mental health support in last 12 months
A survey of UK business managers has revealed how the pressures of COVID-19 have impacted their mental health with over a third seeking professional help, according to new research from NerdWallet. The financial comparison platform commissioned an independent survey of 908 UK businesses managers. It found that since the first UK lockdown on 23 March 2020,…
5 reasons to start a freelancing career in lockdown
Lockdown has brought many people to think about alternatives in their career due to loss of their job or due to the sudden change of working pattern. The work from home pattern of working has made people seriously think about freelancing as a career. Freelancing means you are self-employed and sometimes work under contract for…
Over 2.5 million UK employees will never feel comfortable returning to work
Over 2.5 million UK employees (8%) say they will never feel comfortable going back into the office, according to a new study. Online printing specialists, instantprint, conducted a survey of UK employees to discover more about how the nation’s workforce is feeling about the prospect of heading back to their workplace. The data highlighted that more…
5 ways you can use visual media to increase your sales
From still images and infographics to adverts and TikTok videos, visual media permeates every aspect of our work and social lives. In this article, Rob Edmonds from NRG Digital highlights 5 ways you can leverage the power of visual media to maximise your business communications and improve the success of your sales function. 1. Peer…
