COVID-19

  • Managing Your Finances During Hard Times
    Business, blogging & Money, COVID-19, Finance

    Managing Your Finances During Hard Times

    The coronavirus and Covid-19 pandemic has altered many of our living situations and lifestyles for the worst. Many of us who are working in industries that can’t work on a remote basis have lost our jobs. Many of us who have been able to work may have seen our companies collapse regardless, as consumers have less disposable income and are less willing to spend for fear of losing their own jobs. Many of us have had to accept a reduction in salary or working hours as our companies are struggling to pay our wages. So, it’s not all too surprising that nations around the world are experiencing countless situations of individual debt and financial struggle. If you are worried about your own finances, here are a few ways that you can keep on top of things right now.

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  • Business, blogging & Money, COVID-19

    4 Safety Tips For Going Back To The Office

    The coronavirus pandemic has been devastating for global economies, affecting 72.3% of workers as of June 2020 (according to the ILO). With some economies gradually getting back on their feet, many business owners are wondering if now is the right time to reopen. If reopening your offices and going back to work is no longer a choice but a necessity, check out these four sure safety tips to get your office space ready.
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  • Hosting A Virtual Event? Here's How To Make It Work
    Business, Business, blogging & Money, COVID-19, Creating a buzz, Marketing

    Hosting A Virtual Event? Here’s How To Make It Work

    Due to the pandemic, virtual events are becoming more popular than ever. But, if you’ve never hosted one before, how do you know that you’re doing the right thing? Is it similar to hosting a regular event? Are there any differences that you should be aware of? These are probably the kind of questions that are floating through your mind right now, and in this article, we’re going to be giving you some advice as to how to make a virtual event work. If you want to know more, keep reading down below. (more…)

  • Business, Business, blogging & Money, COVID-19, Digital Nomad lifestyle

    How To Prepare Yourself For Remote Working From Home

    The COVID-19 pandemic has affected virtually everyone’s lives across the planet. COVID-19 has impacted how we work, live, and enjoy time with others socially. One of the most notable takeaways from COVID-19 is how more people are working from home.

    There was once a time where many companies wouldn’t have considered such flexible working for their employees. Nowadays, business leaders are hailing it as an excellent way to keep their companies afloat, regardless of their industry.

    Have you been asked to work remotely from home? And have you never done so before? If so, you might be wondering how to prepare yourself for that. Especially if you live in a household with children! Without further ado, here’s what you need to do: (more…)

  • Dealing With Debt Caused By the Pandemic
    COVID-19, Finance

    Dealing With Debt Caused By the Pandemic

    None of us could have been prepared for the coronavirus and Covid-19 pandemic. This has truly been a completely unprecedented period in human history and has taken us all by surprise over the past few months. Back in January, we were planning our year as we usually do. We were carrying out our day to day routines. We were commuting, working, heading to the gym, meeting friends and family, planning days out, booking holidays and breaks, buying gig and festival tickets and generally getting ready to start this decade off on the best foot. But by March, we were all becoming aware that 2020 wasn’t going to pan out how we’d planned.

    The past six months have seen governments around the world issue stay at home orders to all but essential workers to slow the rapid spread of coronavirus. These lockdown situations have had a huge impact on countless aspects of many of our lives. But one of the most urgent has been the impact that it has had on our finances. Many countries around the world are experiencing economic difficulties and are entering recession. Countless businesses have gone under. Countless people have lost their jobs, found themselves out of work, on a reduced income, or otherwise struggling. It’s not all too surprising that many of us are experiencing financial difficulty right now.

    Here are a few pieces of advice that should be able to help you if you are experiencing debt as a result of this pandemic. (more…)

  • Switch Careers In 3 Simple Steps
    Business, blogging & Money, Career, COVID-19

    Switch Careers In 3 Simple Steps

    These surreal coronavirus days have made many people question what they are doing for eight hours every day. Many people have slipped into a career without ever feeling a burning desire to succeed in their field. There’s nothing more soul-destroying than the thought of having to spend the day in, day out working in a role for the next thirty years when all you want to do is something new.

    However, Covid-19, for all its disrupting and destruction, has brought about a new opportunity for people to reflect and change the direction of their lives. You can begin with your job. Switching careers used to be seen as something negative, whereas now it is viewed as broadening your horizons. Read on to find out how you can switch your career with ease. (more…)

  • 5 Tips to Transition to Remote Working
    Business, Business, blogging & Money, COVID-19, Digital Nomad lifestyle

    5 Tips to Transition to Remote Working

    Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, remote working was becoming more popular than ever. Now, after the impact of the Coronavirus, it’s estimated that anywhere from 25-30% of the workforce will be working from home multiple days each week. 

    Whether you work for a company that is allowing you to work remotely, or you’re starting your own business and need to make the transition easier on yourself, there are things you should do to keep taking positive steps with your career. 

    Working from home isn’t always as easy as it might sound. It requires a lot of dedication and discipline, and it’s far too easy to get distracted by other everyday things. 

    So, what can you do to transition into a successful work from home experience? Let’s look at a few helpful tips.  (more…)

  • Steps to Be Prepared for in the Recruitment Process
    Business, Business, blogging & Money, Career, COVID-19

    Steps to Be Prepared for in the Recruitment Process

    The coronavirus crisis that has established itself over the past few months has caused the world of business and many people’s careers to turn on their heads. First and foremost, many people have lost their jobs, as their employers have been unable to keep them on during this challenging time. Secondly, there are many people who have had time to reflect on their career choices and have realized they’re not all too happy in the roles that they’re currently within. This means that more and more people are either currently turning to the job market, or plan to return to the job market once the pandemic subsides. Now, for many of us, the recruitment process is a distant memory and we may be struggling to remember what we need to expect while going through it. So, here’s a quick run-through guide on some of the steps you may face! (more…)

  • How To Make Working From Home a Success
    Business, Business, blogging & Money, Career, COVID-19

    How To Make Working From Home a Success

    So, you’ve been told that you need to work from home. If you’ve never worked from home before you might jump at the idea. After all, what could possibly go wrong? 

    Unfortunately, working from home isn’t just about sitting around in your pajamas and watching Netflix until it’s time to start working. It isn’t about unlimited coffee breaks. 

    That said, there are plenty of advantages to working from home, as long as you pay attention to a few important points. Here’s how you can make working from home a success.  (more…)

  • Financial Careers You Might Want to Consider
    Business, blogging & Money, Career, COVID-19, Finance

    Financial Careers You Might Want to Consider

    During the lockdown, many of us have had a lot of time to reflect on our careers. Usually, when we’re in the throes of routine with work, we get little time to actually think about what we’re doing. We get up, we get ready, we make the commute, we work, we commute back, then we spend what free time we have trying to fit in exercise, social plans or just a little relaxation. Now some of us have had the opportunity to mull things over, we’ve found that we might not be quite on the path that we want to be. Maybe we don’t actually like the field we’re working in. Maybe we don’t enjoy our role. Maybe we’re not progressing as we’d like. Maybe we’d like to break into a new field or area. Now, there are plenty of career paths out there that you can take and it would be nigh on impossible to tackle them all in one post, but if you’re good with numbers, a financial career might be a good option for you! (more…)

  • How To Better Connect With Your Virtual Team
    Business, Business, blogging & Money, COVID-19, Digital Nomad lifestyle

    How To Better Connect With Your Virtual Team

    Over the past decade or so, an increasing number of businesses have been choosing to launch and run virtually. This has meant that there has been a significant increase in the number of virtual office teams across the business industry. 

    The good news is that working remotely comes with a wide range of perks, both for the company and for its employees. Employers are able to save money by avoiding the expenses that come with traditional office setups and are able to choose the very best people for a role, regardless of their physical location. While remote workers benefit from increased working flexibility, no daily commute, and more time to spend at home with their families. 

    With such a wide range of positive benefits, it’s easy to see why so many businesses are choosing to run remotely. However, along with all of the fantastic benefits of remote working, there are a number of struggles to consider, the main issue being teams of remote workers not feeling as connected as teams of office-based workers. 

    That being said, there are plenty of steps that you can opt to take to help to build a stronger connection with your remote workers, as a crucial aspect of building a strong and sustainable business.  (more…)