Let’s Celebrate!Home Enterprise Day is happening on Friday, November 20th and Enterprise Nation (a resource website I founded in 2006) members are making plans to celebrate. The Day marks the first national celebration of home business. It’s being held as…

Without a sale we’re not in business and ongoing sales will spur the business to grow. Emma Jones offers five steps on how to make a sale and keep the cash flowing.…
Step 1: Prepare
Research supply and demand i.e.

When walking down the street the other day, I overheard someone say ‘I’m just killing time’ to a friend. It’s an expression I haven’t heard in a while and that’s because many of us are trying to expand hours in…

Online spending is growing rapidly in the UK. E-commerce in 2009 will be worth over £20bn and, experts say, by 2013, online spending will make up for 10% of total retail sales. If you have a product to sell, you’re…

Without a sale we’re not in business and ongoing sales will spur the business to grow. Today I offer five steps on how to make a sale and keep the cash flowing.Step 1: Prepare…
Research supply and demand ie

Every minute counts
When walking down the street the other day, I overheard someone say ‘I’m just killing time’ to a friend. It’s an expression I haven’t heard in a while and that’s because many of us are trying to …

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Working from home gives you the opportunity to set up an office that perfectly suits you and your business. Emma Jones offers her top four tips on creating the right environment.1. Make some space… – you’ll work much better

In best-selling book ‘The Long Tail’ author Chris Anderson says the future of business does not lie in blockbuster hits but in niche products. Home businesses up and down the land are testimony to this. Emma Jones looks at why …

Freelance Advisor and Home Business diva Emma Jones explains why now is a perfect time to spruce up your business development and pursue opportunities that will mean new work from existing customers and new work from new customers.…
Here’s three

Three simple ways to use technology to set yourself free
New technology means it’s possible to work wherever you want. You’ve already decided you want to work for yourself and away from the traditional office, but now – with a …

Working 5 to 9 takes off in the UK
More than five million people are working from home after finishing their day job, according to new research published this week.
The survey, commissioned by the world’s biggest office products company …

A study – rather grandly named The Media Prominence Study – has revealed public relations are more important to brand value than advertising. Unsurprisingly, the study was conducted by a PR company! We embrace advertising, shout its virtues and offer …

There is no finer talent for a business owner to possess than the skill of making a sale. As the business grows you may decide to outsource the sales function but at the beginning, making a sale is on your …

Roll out the red carpet …the business owners are in town
Whether it is the Nobel Peace prize, the Oscars or the X-Factor, people seem to love a good awards ceremony. But what about us freelancers? Is there any point …

Never has this piece of advice been more relevant. You went in to business to do the things you most enjoy. When you enjoy something, you’re good at it and that, in turn, attracts loyal customers. Keep hold of those …

Whatever you decide to call them, having someone to act as a commercial reality check in your business is invaluable. Finding someone with business experience who is prepared to meet and make you accountable could make the difference between meeting…

Whether it is networking, meetings, clients or conferences, marketing yourself is an essential skill for any freelancer or contractor. Freelance Advisor and author Emma Jones offers seven quick tips to help you shine
Starting on the right foot: 7 steps…

The top 5 home-business occupations in 2009
Whether it is a second income to make ends meet, a result of reduncancy or a decision to make a fresh start as a freelancer, the home business and startup sector looks like…