Working from home took the world by storm two years ago when COVID-19 struck, and it looks like it’s here to stay. And more of us than ever before have turned our homes into hybrid office and living spaces. Whether this is something you love or hate, there are ways that you can enhance this new working phenomenon to ensure you’re getting the most out of it. Here, we’re going to look at the different ways you can do just that.

The Right Software for the Job

Anything that makes your working life easier is always welcome. So, even when working at home, you need to ensure you’re utilizing software that allows you to be as efficient as possible, particularly when there are often many more distractions here than in a shared workspace. Consider workflow tools, customer relationship management software, email marketing apps etc. Depending on what it is you do, these could certainly come in handy to streamline your work. Speak to your manager about different options that could enhance your role.  [Read more…]

The business maxim, “cash is king”, is meant to draw business owners’ attention to the importance of cash flow. But, these days, the phrase could be re-written to say, “credit is king”.

This is because businesses that accept credit cards have a distinct competitive advantage over those that don’t. Here are three reasons why.

1. Credit cards are safer

For as long as anyone can remember, fraud has been a problem for businesses and consumers alike. Since the earliest days of fake banknotes and checks, people have been trying to game the system to take financial advantage. [Read more…]