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    How To Work from Home In Lockdown

    Now, more than ever, we are choosing to work from home in lockdown, and are finding value in becoming our own bosses, being self-employed and working from anywhere, and everywhere. After all, there is nothing that is more freeing than setting our own working hours, and being a self-made entrepreneur. This is a trend that is only set to continue as more work and collaboration takes place online and the need for physical office space diminishes with the ubiquity of home computers and reliable internet connections. As someone who has worked from home, both as a freelancer and working in a full time job, I can truly put my hand on my heart and say that I absolutely love to work from home ... read more

    5 Ways To Make Your Small Business Eco-Friendly

    Whether you have your own clothing brand, are a graphic illustrator or are a freelance writer, running a small business can be extremely rewarding. Instead of working in a 9-5 job, you have the opportunity to step outside of your comfort zone and be your own boss. You are an independent business owner who has found legit ways to make money from home, and have the creative freedom to run your business exactly how you want to. With potential financial rewards and a change in lifestyle, running your own business can increase personal satisfaction. But how can you make your small business eco-friendly, and make sure that your business is having a positive impact on the environment? If you ... read more

    5 Ways To Save Money When You Are Self-Employed

    As someone who is a freelancer and is self-employed (alongside a full time job), I adore the freedom of working for myself, and setting my own hours. There is nothing that is more thrilling than knowing that you prospect your own clients, are responsible for your own success and learn new transferrable skills along the way. As a Creative Copywriter, Content Writer and Blogger, I have my fingers in a lot of pies, and relish the unpredictability of working for myself. While being your own boss is dynamic, it can be hard to find ways to save money when you are self-employed. Because you 'find your own work', set your own retainer, and create your own portfolio, you don't have a steady ... read more

    Fun Virtual Game Night Ideas In Lockdown

    As we head towards the finish line and enter a new dawn, the promise of a lockdown free tomorrow is so tantalizingly close on the horizon that we can taste it. We look forward to a time where we no longer wear masks to keep safe, where we can engulf our loved ones in a warm embrace, soaking up their warmth, energy and positivity with estatic tears in our eyes. Couples, seperated by land, sea, hills and oceans count down the hours, minutes, seconds until they reunite, compiling quirky date ideas for a fun virtual game night on Zoom. They would play classic card games such as Go Fish, going on double dates with their friendlings, as they competed to be the ultimate Zoom power couple. ... read more

    How To Get A Job In Fashion And Stand Out

    Learning how to get a job in fashion and stand out from the crowd is no easy feat. In the UK alone, the fashion industry employs around 555,000 people. According to Fashion United, the trusted global network for fashion news, jobs and fashion advice, 75% of this figure is jobs in the retail sale of clothing. At the lower end of the scale 1% of the fashion industry is made up of jobs for the manufacturing of footwear. This means that the fashion industry is exciting, bold and energizing to work in, but in order to get a fashion job, you need to invest time in making your portfolio shine. What makes you stand out? Whether you want to be a fashion journalist, are looking for a fashion ... read more

    5 Top Tips For First Time Landlords

    Are you a budding property mogul? Have you always dreamed of owning multiple properties, whether that be in the UK or abroad, and want to make a living working for yourself? Then look no further than my ultimate guide to renting out properties for first time landlords. Whether you've always wanted a portfolio of sun-soaked properties in buzzing Spain, are a first time landlord who wants to specialize in  quaint English Cottages or are a colour lover, who adores bold, brash and quirky houses, your choices are endless. After all, as we spend more time at home, it's important that we look for legit ways to make money that can diversify our income, and is something that we are passionate ... read more

    Fun Valentine’s Day Date Ideas In Lockdown

    The season of true love is nearly upon us, but the memories of last year's fervent celebrations is a distant shadow in time. Gone are the days where we dine Lady & The Tramp style in restaurants, making conversation with happy couples whose passion is clear for all to see. Goodbye to planning romantic Valentine's Day Date Ideas, where social distancing was not yet a thing, swept into a world of unadulterated romance. Instead, we wear masks and eat meals at home, to save our loved ones and protect those who are vunerable. We follow rules in lockdown and create support bubbles, anguished at not being able to see family, friends and even partners. We feel like part of our heart has ... read more

    5 Ways To Create A Stylish Home Office

    Working from home is our 'new normal' but how can we create a stylish home office that allows us to be productive when working from home? After all, we are more prone to procrastination or working without breaks, whilst blurring the boundaries between 'work and play'. I should know. As someone who is a self-described perfectionist, I am a hard worker who goes above and beyond to make her clients happy. But what about making ourselves happy? Why should our own happiness change just because we are working from home? If anything being able to create a stylish home office that is tailored to our needs, will not only make us feel like bad-ass entrepreneurs, but it will also increase our ... read more

    How To Create An Instagrammable House

    Creating an Instagrammable house seems to be a hot, trending topic at the moment, especially when the majority of us are spending more time at home. From working in our stylish home office, to redesigning our bedroom to create happiness at home, interior design can help boost our mental health, productivity and gratitude. Psychologically, the rooms that we enter make us feel a certain type of way.For example, how do you feel when you enter your bedroom? Is it cozy, warm, inviting and secure or does it make you feel trapped, confined and like you're stuck in your own mess. The way that we decorate our rooms have a big impact on the way that we feel and can help us assess what we need ... read more

    5 Ways To Make Your Home Eco-Friendly

    Creating an eco-friendly home makeover, can help us protect our Mother Earth in a way that isn't harmful to the environment. But what does being eco-friendly actually mean? Put simply being eco-friendly means you engage in sustainable practices that minimize your impact on the environment and its surroundings. Whether you recycle, compost or use LED lighting, there are many ways to make your home eco-friendly. You can make a small change such as using eco-friendly toliet paper, which is made out of bamboo, cutting down on the amount of trees that are cut down, or choose to make a drastic change like making the switch to renewable energy for your home. ... read more