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There are over 1.6 million people working from home in the UK. The increase in numbers can be attributed to flexible working, freelancing and start-up businesses.
Starting a new business from home can be particularly challenging – especially if you’re doing it yourself. We’ve listed 6 things you should do when working from home.
1. The admin: taxman and insurance
When starting a new business, you must tell the tax man – this will avoid any problems further down the line. This should be done within the first 3 months of trading. For further information on starting a business ...
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Answering machines used to be great, however, a lot has changed since the 1970’s. It’s time to update your Answering Machine and call a day on the old “leave a message after the tone” hassle and ditch the most annoying form of communication ever. The voicemail is extinct, and he sends his regards to the fax machine.
More and more business professionals are becoming increasingly reliant on technology to help aid production. Yet many of these professionals fail to answer phone calls and greet callers with voicemail in a hope to minimise interruptions and maximise productivity. But is that really ...
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Ever wanted to leave your daily 9-5 jobs and finally, start the business you have always dreamt of. Not having the support of an extra income can be daunting as hundreds of questions will be repeating in your head. What if the business doesn’t work? What if I don’t have enough money?
A lot of entrepreneurs have to manage 9-5 jobs when they are starting a business. It’s about managing your time and planning your day efficiently and effectively. You need to maintain motivation and stay on course to achieve your goals. The transition can be difficult but following these ...
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Social media websites have evolved to become more than budding platforms for marketing and advertising. Increasingly, they’ve become valid and important channels for customers who seek customer service.
“Social care” is hot to touch in marketing today’s multichannel customer experience. But an equally vital part of marketing your company’s brand is your ability to build and maintain customer relations through real people.
70 percent of clients have said they would still prefer to talk with a customer service representative on the phone rather than through social media. This means you need to keep sharpening your interpersonal skills beyond your computer ...
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One of the main hurdles entrepreneurs face is overcoming the image of looking too small to potential customers. There are many options in the market to make your business appear more professional and attract new customers but the following suggests how to appear bigger to you customers.
Get a professional email address for your customers to contact you on
For customers to contact a business online, may it be for an enquiry or to purchase a product or service, the easier and applicable the email address is to the business the more professional that business will appear. Having a personal domain ...
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In the few minutes it takes to read this article, chances are you’ve paused to check your phone, replied to a text message, switched to your desktop to read an email, and scrolled through your Facebook feed at least once.
Technology has led to a significant productivity increase. However, the modern workday seems built to destroy our individual focus. When an employee’s workflow is interrupted, momentum is broken.
What comes to mind when you think about office distractions? A recent employee survey found phone calls to be the most cited office distraction. Dealing with inbound calls can be time-consuming and ...
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Appearing professional is no easy task.
It takes a cohesive brand approach, a business infrastructure and years of trust building.
There are, however, quicker and easier ways to come across more professional. It takes a few minutes to set up and costs as little as 99p a call.
Check out our infographic below which shows how a telephone answering service provided by myalldayPA can help your business appear more professional.
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