Helen Sanderson MSc, is the author of The Secret Life of Clutter. A Home Organiser, Psychotherapist and Interior Designer, and the UK’s leading expert on the psychology of clutter, she provides the ultimate holistic decluttering service. Read on to learn more about her business and how it came about. What is your business and what does it offer? I offer professional organising services in client’s homes, along with workshops for people to learn how to declutter, and understand more about themselves and how they live in their home. I am also a practicing registered psychotherapist and so I inte ..read more

New research from leisure operator Better, suggests that the UK population is working far beyond its contracted hours, and this is taking a toll on the health of the nation. Two-thirds of Brits surveyed say they regularly work unpaid overtime, on average an extra two hours per week, equating to 14 working days per year. One in ten (11%) of 45-54 yrs work more than five extra hours per week; that’s the equivalent of 35 days of unpaid work per year. Those working in the education and HR sectors undertake the most unpaid overtime; at an average of 15 days per year. The research goes on to highlig ..read more

A whopping 80% of businesses plan to integrate chatbots by 2020 – a telling statistic by Business Insider that conveys the rapid expansion and significance of chatbots in the workplace. What are the ideal moments to use a chatbot at work, though? This article will delve into the best times and situations to employ these intelligent, time-saving tools. A Brief Introduction to Chatbots in the Workplace According to theconversation, chatbots, artificial intelligence (AI) technology designed to mimic human interaction, have cracked open a brand new set of opportunities in the workplace. Bridging t ..read more

This stunning recipe by Chef Homam Ayaso (aka @Homamino) is seriously easy to make while looking impressive enough for serve to friends and family or for a special date night! Prep Time: 10 Min Cook Time: 20 Min Serves 4 Ingredients: 2 cups of shrimp 1 fresh lemon 1 large brown onion (or 2 shallots) 6 cloves garlic 2 Tbsp butter 1.5 cups European Rice 2.5 cups vegetable broth Salt and pepper to taste 2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley Instructions: If your shrimp is frozen or unpeeled, make sure you thaw and peel the shrimp before starting. Juice half of the lemon (you’ll need about 2 tablespoons o ..read more

With summer approaching, and the hashtag #dopaminedressing gaining 200 million views on TikTok alone, many are thinking about revamping their wardrobe. Brighter and lighter statement pieces are now in, so it’s time to discard those bulkier winter items. With this in mind, the fashion experts at AN-Y1 sought to provide their top tips on boosting your fashion confidence, to give you that luxurious, self-assured flair to your outfit. Expert tips on elevating your fashion confidence  1. Dress for the impression you want to convey Our outfit choices are usually based upon our agenda for t ..read more

Sole traders who need to comply with the new requirement to report their profits at the end of the tax year can access a GOV.UK interactive tool from today, 8 April, to help them navigate the changes. The tool will help sole traders complete their 2023-24 Self Assessment tax return correctly based on the details they provide about their business, profits, losses and other information. Around 280,000 sole traders along with around 250,000 partners in partnerships and LLPs will be affected by the changes being introduced by Basis Period Reform, also known as tax year basis reporting. There is gu ..read more

Amid news that requesting flexible working is now a legal right for all workers from the day they enter a new job, Shai Aharony, CEO of digital PR agencyReboot Online shares his experience with implementing generous flexible working policies such as a four-day working week on the business, as well as how this has impacted employees’ day to day lives. “Our 4-day cycle means our team receives 100% of the pay for 80% of the time in exchange for a commitment to achieve at least 100% productivity. In 2021, Reboot became one of the first search-led digital marketing ag ..read more

Many small businesses feel like since they are a physical business that they don’t need to do digital marketing. Most customers use the internet to find local services and products. If your business isn’t easy to find online, you could miss out on potential customers.  The best digital marketing strategy for a small business is to use Local SEO (Search Engine Optimization). This marketing strategy makes sure that when someone in your area is searching for what you offer, your business comes up as a top option. In this article, we will go over several benefits you’ll get from using Lo ..read more

Nyenrode Business University in the Netherlands is collaborating with B Lab Benelux and Earth Law Center to launch the online platform ‘Onboarding Nature’. The platform will encourage more companies to engage in nature-inclusive entrepreneurship and help them recognise nature as a shareholder. Onboarding Nature provides companies with the inspiration, tools, and a legal framework to give nature a clearer role in governance and business operations, known as nature-inclusive governance. Currently, the majority of Dutch companies are focused on maximising profits for shareholders, with nature’s i ..read more

The Innovate UK Launchpad programme gathers pace with £16 million funding being offered into 101 new projects.  The Innovate UK Launchpad programme supports clusters of small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) and the most innovative businesses to progress their ideas toward commercialisation, contributing to local economic growth. Each Launchpad has been developed in collaboration with local leadership, to strengthen innovation in targeted clusters across the UK. Eight Innovate UK Launchpads were announced in October 2023 and today’s announcement marks the first round of inves ..read more