Clever Ways To Work From Home With Kids
Are you tired of kids interrupting you when it comes time to work from home? Don’t worry anymore! There are many clever ways you can keep them occupied so that they won’t bother you. There are a few clever ways to work from home when you have kids. It’s certainly a challenge so here are a few tricks; Keep Kids Entertained With Their Favourite Toys Keeping the kids occupied with their favourite toys is a great way to keep them from being underfoot while you work. Consider the toys that grab their attention; if it’s toy cars, buy them a…
How To Create The Best Office Space
Creating the best office space is important whether you work from home or commute to your office. We spend so much time ‘in the office; you want it to be the best it can be. Here’s how you do it. Creating a convenient and beautiful office in which you and your colleagues love to work is essential for the efficiency of your business. Any office environment needs to be as spacious, open, fresh, and convenient as possible. This way, your staff can maintain focus and be happy at work. If you are looking at revamping your office, juts for you…
Working from Home… with Kids AND Having An Active Lifestyle
If you work from home… with kids, it can be overwhelming. However, creating a balance makes you happier, more productive, and healthier. Sometimes, it may seem like you are not giving your family all the attention they need but remember, you also have to take care of yourself. If you’ve lately been feeling overwhelmed, have added weight, and cannot meet the family’s expectations, take a break, go out and relax. If possible, go shopping and don’t forget to get yourself a plus size activewear that will fit your body contours nicely, and be proud of the progress you’ve made so…
Creating A Beautiful Office In Which You’ll Love To Work
Your beautiful office should be a place where you feel you’re most productive as well as relaxed and calm. You want to put your best into your work, and your surroundings will have an impact on that. Create a beautiful office, either at home or in another space, in which you can’t wait to spend time. Increase your productivity, there are a few simple design tips that can make that a reality. Photo by Alexa Williams on Unsplash A Beautiful Office Is Green No matter your colour scheme, or your preferences in terms of decor, there is always room for…
5 Reasons To Consider A Home Renovation
Okay, so we know that a home renovation can be messy and costly. We know that it can be time-consuming and difficult to accommodate into your busy schedule. However, despite the many negatives that can surround a home renovation, there are some instances when you might be glad that you took the time to make the relevant changes to your home. In this article, we are going to give you the incentives you might need to consider a home renovation. You might then consider the mess and expense worth it, as the long-term benefits to you could be many. Check…
Storage Dilemma Solved: The Benefits of External Storage
Everyone has a storage dilemma at some point in their lives. There always comes a time when the space you live in is becoming too cramped. Moving home is not an option, so you find yourself at a point where you need to find a solution. A great solution to the perennial storage dilemma is having an external storage unit. However, if you’re wondering if it’s a good option for you, here are the benefits of having external storage. Keeps Valuables More Secure Your valuables and sentimental items are important and usually live somewhere in your home. However, your home…
Working From Home? Unlock Your Productivity Through Your Decor
So, you’ve decided to ditch the rat race and start working from home. Congratulations! You’re most likely the envy of all your friends. They scurry to work on busy trains and buses or get stuck in nose-to-tail traffic. You’ll enjoy a leisurely start to your work day, sipping your coffee and relaxing into your easy chair. But beware! Working from home can be as much of a blessing as a curse. Whether you’re self employed or working remotely as part of your job, you’re completely responsible for your own productivity. And after a while you might just miss your old…
Work From Home? Save Money With 6 Great Ideas
The desire to work from home has become increasingly popular over the past few years. There are many reasons why this choice is preferred, from lack of commutes to control over work hours. But how can you also save money while setting up your home office? While many people decide to work from home on their couch or bed, professionals agree that you need a dedicated workspace to be productive. The trouble is, setting up a home office can be an expensive process. With that in mind, here are six ways you can cut costs when you work from home….
How to Set Up a Membership Site from Home
Being a freelancer is a great flexible career, but sooner or later you will reach your full capacity, and end up looking for more opportunities to grow your business. You can choose to set up your own company and employ people, or carry on running your business from home, and set up a membership site. Instantly add to your residual income, and earn more without having to put more hours into your business. Below you will find a few tips on how to set one up. Focus On Your Skills and Experience Setting up a membership site is not for…
How to Create a Good Office Environment
A good office environment is crucial whether you work from home or somewhere else. So use these tips to ensure creativity and productivity in your office space… wherever it is. If your team members work within the office every day, it makes sense to make it a good office environment. This means a productive, comfortable space that is welcoming and inviting, for both employees and clients. When your employees work in a happy environment daily, they are naturally more creative. They enjoy higher job satisfaction and feel like an appreciated, valued member of the team. What’s more, as a business…
Creating A Super Spacious Small Home
A super spacious small home is desirable even when the budget is small and the space is even tinier. No matter how small the space is in which you live, you still want to feel like you live in a spacious home. For most people, that first rung of the homeowner’s ladder is the most exciting moment of their materialistic lives.The desire is a super spacious small home that looks and feels like a mansion. It’s the moment where they can proudly say they own a little slice of the planet; a perfectly curated pile of bricks and mortar that…
Garage Space Reinvention with Simple Tips
Garage space can be a great opportunity for storage, a home office, games room or other valuable home improvement. So.. are you embracing or squandering this important space? If you are blessed with a garage space adjoining your home, the chances are that you are using it only for car storage or… horrors, as a dumping ground. Your original idea was to create an ornate storage area complete with shelves, alphabetised items, filing cabinets, and labelled boxes, right? What you’ve ended up with is more reminiscent of an interior garage sale that has been thrown together, quite literally. You don’t…
Create Space With 5 Value-Adding Design Ideas
The desire to create space can be a dilemma in modern homes. Many people around the world live in small or period homes that are not designed for modern life. And it’s not just storage. Our modern lives demand both privacy and communal spaces drenched in sunlight and fabulously functional. If you are struggling with storage or how to create space, there are several design options to make the most of your home without moving. There are options for different budgets to help you gain more comfort and function from your home. Create Space With An Extension The most obvious…
How Can a Good Office Design Benefit Your Brand?
How Can a Good Office Design Benefit Your Brand? Your company brand should be present in every aspect of your business, conveying all your values and objectives through a single powerful message. As such, it’s an integral part of your good office design, too. Your business brand can enrich your office design, but carefully planned good office design can also benefit your brand and contribute to your company’s success. A branded work environment is an exciting place to work in, an inspiring area to create and a mesmerising space to win over new clients and retain old ones. Image source:…
Smooth Running When You Work From Home
The smooth running of your office when you work from home is one of the most important elements for productivity and profit. Of course, working from home has its fair share of perks, but there are also plenty of challenges. Whether you run your own business from home or can work from home as an employee, you’ll value smooth running tips. With family committments, chores getting in the way and the dog throwing up on the carpet, you can be easily distracted and unable to get any work done. I mean, that washing isn’t going to get put on the…
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