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The coronavirus pandemic has rocked the business world and forced many companies to close their doors and shut down completely. However, it’s not all bad news. Some businesses are thriving. Let’s look at some of the key business ventures that are essentially corona proof.
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Do you have a spare room in your home or flat that you think could make a good Airbnb? Setting one up isn’t difficult, but it does require some attention to detail to get it right and stand out on the website. In this article, we look at some of the best practices for setting up your Airbnb and appealing to prospective guests.
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This year has been a strange one, to say the least. While many businesses have had to close their doors and many won’t open again, there are other industries that are thriving and opportunities which have arisen thanks to the coronavirus pandemic.
If you’re out of work or have always wanted to start your own business but unsure of what to do, here are 4 business ideas you can start in 2021 that won’t be affected by lockdowns or the spread of the virus.
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You should never have to put yourself at risk just to make money. Your life, happiness, and comfort are all far more important than the number in your bank account, and you should always feel safe when you are doing your work.
Of course, it isn’t always as easy as this. Some roles feel like they have to be dangerous, with few options that can be used to make them better. However, in reality, there are lots of options out there, and there are always ways to improve your work. To help you out with this, this post will be exploring some of the work that can go into making your work safer.
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Taking on your first employee is a big step. Here are seven things to do to ensure that you’re prepared.
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Working from home is a blessing. Or at least, it was. If your employer equipped you to do your job from home at the start of lockdown, you thought that it would be a dream come true. No more commuting in the dismal rain. You won’t be getting distracted by the petty gossip and politics that dominate the workplace. No more creepy boss standing over you checking up on your progress like some kind of pin-striped ninja.
But while you hit the ground running when you first came home, you can’t help feeling that you’ve gotten stuck in a rut. While there’s ample evidence to suggest that you could be more productive when working from home, that doesn’t seem to be your reality at the moment. The good news, however, is that you can restore productivity, harmony and happiness to your days while working from home. You just need to identify the reasons that are holding you back.
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Businesses are a little bit like ice creams on a sunny day – they don’t last forever. Either they melt in the heat or get eaten. Either way, the outcome is rarely good long-term.
Eventually, therefore, you’ll find your business on shaky ground. Something will change (usually technology, regulation or consumer tastes), and your firm will start to go downhill.
The trick is to recognize when circumstances conspire against you so you can take action to mitigate the fallout.
There is no shame in admitting your business has a problem. Just look at what happened to Apple in the early 1990s. The company nearly went bankrupt after becoming bloated and delivering sub-par products to consumers that destroyed its brand and reputation.
The trick is to identify issues early so that you can respond effectively. Here are the signs and what to do. (more…)
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More and more buyers are becoming interested in HMO mortgages these days, considering this type of funding for the commercial properties that they’d like to buy. Is a HMO Mortgage something that might benefit your business? Should you apply for a HMO Mortgage? Let’s talk a little about what HMO Mortgages are and how they work.
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When you run a business, you’ve got to get used to solving issues before they turn into a problem for the company. That’s why you’ve got to be able to identify them and put a plan in place to fix whatever isn’t working before you start noticing some kind of big impact on the business as a whole. So, in this article, we’re going to be looking at some of the issues you could face and how to stop them from becoming a big problem. Keep reading if you want to find out more.
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A lot of people are perfectly happy to find a position they work well in from home. They do what they can to keep making money. However, many people need to have a sense of progression, a sense that they’re ever building towards a better paid and more fulfilling career. If this is how you feel, here are four ways to get out of a work from home rut and feel like you’re moving forward.
