A major shift has occurred in companies across the world. Due to the global pandemic, major businesses such as Google’s parent company, Alphabet, have given their workers the option of working from home until the pandemic comes to an end. Other companies have followed in their footsteps and have transitioned their employees to remote work. […]
Continue readingproductivity
5 Pro Tips for Being Productive in Your Remote Workspace
Remote employees have been reported to be more productive than in-office employees, according to a study by Inc.; however, that doesn’t mean you’ll always feel more productive when working from home. Quite the contrary, there are many distractions when working in the same space where you live: laundry to be switched over, the loud neighbor […]
Continue readingHow to Improve Your Company’s Office Space
Over the years, the way we lay out offices has changed drastically. Companies moved away from cubicle farms and toward more open floor plans. However, as challenges with working in such an environment became more apparent, businesses began creating spaces for specific purposes. Today, companies are much more likely to consider the use of the […]
Continue readingKiller Mistakes to Avoid When Freelancing
Freelancers can be a proud bunch – I should know, I am one; and often, I won’t even tell my life partner if I screw something up or end up kicking myself for losing a client. When the buck stops with you, it can difficult to hold your hands up and say you got it […]
Continue readingMaking the Perfect Freelance Playlist
Photo by Emilio Garcia Music can have an enormous impact on how creative and productive we are as freelancers. Now, I realize that might sound like something of an exaggeration – but there’s solid science behind that statement. The right music can help – and the wrong music can very definitely hinder. Here, I’ll expand a […]
Continue readingHow to Avoid Procrastination When You’re Freelancing
Photo by BRUNO CERVERA Do you procrastinate? Do you get frustrated by your inability to just get things done? Have you ever sat down and worked out how much you’d earn if you didn’t procrastinate?! If the answer to any of those questions is yes, you’re very definitely not alone. In fact, studies suggest you could […]
Continue readingCan the Eisenhower Matrix Make You Work Smarter?
Photo by David Travis Unless you slept through history classes, you probably realise President Eisenhower was a smart guy. As well as being a two-term President, he was a 5-star World War II general, Supreme Commander of NATO Allied forces in Europe and President of Columbia University – which, regardless of any opinion about his political […]
Continue readingCreating a Home Office to Maximize Productivity
Clutter Free photo by Ylanite Koppens from Pexels The overwhelming majority of freelancers work from home – and when you do, it can be really difficult to switch into ‘office’ mode – especially when your office dress code is quite relaxed about sweatpants… Fortunately, there are tried and tested tricks and tips that’ll help you […]
Continue readingTransitioning from Employee to Freelancer: How to Work on Your Own
Startup freelancer image via Pixabay Working on your own might sound like a simple idea; you take all of your best habits from your time being employed and make them happen in the comfort of your own home, right? Well, as many of the most successful freelancers will tell you – it’s often not quite […]
Continue reading