Co-working etiquette: Tips for a harmonious coworking space
When you work from home, putting your feet on the seats and showing up in your PJs is completely acceptable. But not so much when sharing a co-working space. Here are some top tips to ensure a harmonious ‘workplace’. Common courtesy Working in a collective business...
Business networking 101 for introverts
Networking is an integral part of growing and developing your business, but it’s a word that can strike fear in many who don’t enjoy social interactions as much as others. Whether you call yourself an introvert, a shy type or a background kind of operator, the problem...
5 ways to get exposure for your business through a press release
Over the last 20 or so years in my career as a journalist, I have seen the best and the worst kinds of press releases. There’s the long, verbose kind that are full of images large enough to crash your inbox to those that are so scant you can’t really tell what they’re...
Five reasons you shouldn’t meet clients in a cafe
As a small business owner, you most likely need to keep overheads down – which often means working from home. But home offices (or desks in a spare bedroom for many) raise a conundrum for owners – where to meet clients. Your local cafe may seem like an obvious choice,...
Why hosting your own business event is easier that you think – top tips to make yours happen
Hosting an event can seem like a scary proposition, especially if it’s not something you’ve done before. What if no one shows up, what if you don’t order enough sandwiches, what if the keynote speaker gets stuck in Bali by a volcano and can’t make it? The fear of...
The story behind Arash’s personal journey, from home office to co-working
Those who start a small business often do so from their home. It’s a no-brainer in many ways – it’s cost-effective, portions of some household costs become tax deductible and the commute to work each day is pretty short. But operating from home doesn’t always work...