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Working from home

Articles, guides, advice, and latest news on working from home.

News

Is working from home a risk to your health?

Workers are risking their health by working from home in inappropriate office set ups, according to new research.

News

Ninety per cent of stay-at-home staff admit they shirk work

A new survey reveals that Brits working from home skive off for nearly five hours a week on average.

Sole trader

Working from Home – Be healthier and happier as a Sole Trader

As the number of freelancers, sole traders and people working from home increases, AXA PPP healthcare has created a new graphic, which advises those who work from home how to feel healthier and happier in their roles.

Business management

Half of workers more likely to take a job if they could work from home

Two fifths of workers would be more inclined to take a job if staff could work from home, a new study reveals.

Accounting

Working from home and tax relief for employees

What does the evolution of technology and flexible working mean for tax relief for employees? In this piece, we find out.

News

Homeworkers miss the buzz of the office

Flirting and gossip are two of the most common things people working from home miss about the office.

News

Two thirds of mums consider starting a business from home

Nearly two thirds of mothers with children under the age of ten are thinking about starting a business from home in the next three years, research finds.

Office & home working

The pros and cons of running a business from home

Geraint Evans discusses the ramifications of starting a company in a domestic setting and the options available for expanding.

Tax

Would I be liable to pay business council tax?

If I worked from home in a spare bedroom on a computer trading foreign exchange virtually and there would be no visitors to my home, no deliveries, and no post to do with the work as statements sent via email, would I be liable to pay business council tax?

Work life balance

Tax and home-based businesses

As a business you can claim tax allowances. This means you can deduct a proportion of certain costs from your taxable profits and reduce your tax bill. SmallBusiness.co.uk explains.

News

Home working ‘set for exponential growth’

The number of employees working from home in the UK is set to increase significantly in the near future as a result of new legislation making the option available to more people.

Office & home working

Working from home

Deciding where to physically carry out your work is something which needs careful consideration. The nature of your business may dictate your location or premises choice.

Business Technology

Why you should upgrade your tech now rather than later

To run an optimal business, you must have optimal tech. We explain why you must upgrade your business technology on a regular basis

Investing in a franchise

Should I buy a franchise or go solo?

Starting a new business is an exciting venture. But – especially in well-established industry sectors – a key question is whether it would be better to buy a franchise or go solo.

Partner content

16 ways to improve your business cash flow

Read here for 16 tried and tested tips and tricks to improve potential cash flow problems

Business management

How to create good cashflow habits

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