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5 work-from-home productivity boosters that you can put in place right now
If you’re struggling to keep motivation levels high while working from home, you’re not alone. Now that the COVID-19 pandemic has been disrupting society for almost a year, we’re starting to see some of the long term impacts it may have. For many people, trying to...
4 ways to find your calm as an entrepreneur
Are you struggling with the stress of running your own business? There’s no doubt about it: we’re living in stressful times. But even without the looming presence of a global pandemic or the still largely unknown consequences of Brexit, running your own...
4 finance errors for new entrepreneurs to avoid
Starting your own business? Here’s what to be wary of when handling your money When you start your own business, you’ll be immediately bombarded with a lot of decisions to make, and many of them centre around money. Coming up with a financial plan and implementing it...
5 ways to stay motivated as a solopreneur
They say no man is an island, but solopreneurs are as close as it gets Many people dream of successfully running their own business. With flexible work hours, no boss to answer to, and the chance to do things on your own terms, what’s not to like? But all good...
4 tips for mastering the art of hiring staff
A business is only as good as its team, so here’s how to make sure you hire the right people for the job The right staff can transform your business for the better. Whether you’re investing in your first ever team member or expanding an already established...
Digital Incubator Hub to Boost Online Success for North Tyneside Businesses
The North Tyneside Business Factory is offering business owners the opportunity to maximise the digital potential of their business with the launch of an eight-week fully-funded training course with the Digital Incubator Hub. Only 12 places are currently available on...
CBK Adventures ‘Hits Refresh’ On Brand Identity Ahead Of Growth Plans
Award-winning North East business, CBK Adventures has unveiled a refreshed brand identity as it moves forward with plans to expand its existing offering across the region. CBK Adventures, based in Cullercoats, worked with The Pulse Rooms - a local growth agency...
5 ways to master your work/life balance in 2021
Already finding this year to be a jumble of good intentions and unexpected challenges? Here’s how to make that healthy business balance a reality 2020 has been a tough one for business owners, to say the least. Many have been forced to work day and night just...
3 business predictions for 2021
How will the aftermath of COVID-19 impact businesses going forward? Every December, business experts look back at the year just passed and forward to the year to come in order to discern how businesses will likely change over the course of the next twelve months. When...
4 ways to turn your hobby into a business
We all dream of doing what we love for a living. Here’s how to make it happen Starting your own business has become the preferred option for many budding businesspeople who want to improve their work/life balance. While 2020 was a tough year for us all, it’s...