Your work responsibilities increase when you’re running your own small business. With all the jobs that need doing, your family and social commitments can be forgotten. All small business owners need to find time for work and play. The Work-Life Balance section of Hotfrog’s Small Business Hub offers tips on managing your time and workload so you can run a successful business and still have time for a personal life.
The best part of working for a small business - The perks
Your associates might not be dazzled by the new job you landed recently, but tell them about the perks this small business is offering and they are sure to be green with envy. Elaine Hirsch discusses why a small business can be the right employer when your priorities are achieving a work-life balance.
MoreTips to keep the Christmas momentum going (while enjoying your holiday)
The long-awaited Christmas break is finally here, but as a small business owner, you need to keep the engines running. Find out how to take advantage of the Christmas sales while enjoying a much deserved break.
MoreWrapping up your business for Christmas and the New Year
Yes, you’ve been counting the days, and now, the time to wrap up your business for the Christmas Season and the New Year is finally here. Celina Lucas’ tips will help you finalise your business for the year 2011 effectively and smoothly.
MoreSetting boundaries when working from home
You thought working from home was going to help you increase your business’ productivity and save expenses. But you are finding it very difficult to separate your professional from your personal life and boundaries get crossed constantly. Celina Lucas will help you set yourself some firm boundaries to keep the two separate.
MoreSafety and health limbo for home-based employees
The current trend towards working from home leaves employees in a safety and health limbo, with companies believing home-based workers are responsible for their own well-being. Jacob Williams explains why this is not the case.
MoreEmail management - Easy ways to lighten the load
Emails should help you communicate with your business relations. If they are not fulfilling this purpose and, on the other hand, are making your business routine a lot more complex, something is wrong. Celina Lucas’ tips will help you use this tool properly and effectively.
MoreOrganise your life - One step at a time
Do you feel overwhelmed by the demands that running a small business are placing on your personal life? Is it all getting out of hand and don’t know how to make sense of it? Celina Lucas offers some simple strategies to help you get organised and save time.
MoreYou feel so passionate about something that you are considering making a business out of it. If that is the case, your life is about to change in more than one way. Fraser Doherty explains how and how much.
MoreSBOs can’t stay away from work
Do you feel enslaved by technology even while trying to take a break? You are not alone. Emily Smith explains why this is a common problem amongst small business owners.
MoreFreelance the right way to free your time
While being a freelancer can give you the freedom and flexibility you’ve always wanted, working from home can easily blur the boundaries between work and play. Stefan Töpfer helps you achieve a balance.
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