Category: Writing & Business

My blog is my business so it seems only right to have a category to cover this. I began my journey of writing by writing my book which led to my blog and I love to share tips and experiences I have learnt along the way. I think it is important to share these because we were all at the beginning once, with no clue, no idea how to do certain tasks and being able to rely on others’ expertise can be invaluable. I have learnt so much since my blog became my business, there are so many things I wish I’d known three years ago but if it means I can now help others I’m glad I can jot these things down to help. I cover topics on writing, blogging, self-publishing and working from home.

How I Juggle Working From Home With Children

Posted on May 13, 2019November 20, 2024 by Emma Reed

Working from home can often seem like the dream, can’t it? Roll out of bed and start work in your pyjamas, no commute, your home comforts at your fingertips and flexible working hours. It really can be, but if you are also a stay at home parent it can throw quite a few curve balls your way! This has been my working life now for 3 years and I have recently been asked a few times how I juggle it all. Well, er, it’s not exactly an exact science

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How To Write A Book: 9 Tips And Tricks For New Writers

Posted on May 2, 2019November 20, 2024 by Emma Reed

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Writing a book truly can change your life. It offers the opportunity to discover who you really are and find fame and fortune, not to mention allows you the chance to impact the lives of thousands, if not millions all over the world. Writing can be exciting, fun, and passionate, but by no means is it easy. When it comes to writing your first book, it’s much easier to quit than it is to finish. When your own message begins to bore you or you run out of ideas, you are going to be more than tempted to give up. To help you avoid this eventuality, here are nine helpful tips and tricks on how to write a book.

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How To Design A Portfolio That Delivers Results

Posted on May 1, 2019November 20, 2024 by Emma Reed

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No matter which profession or industry you are in, having a superb portfolio at the ready can be really beneficial for you. Whether you are a designer, a photographer, or an artist, a portfolio can help you present your work professionally and help you demonstrate your skills to potential employers.

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Testing The Waters Of A Different Occupation

Posted on April 24, 2019November 20, 2024 by Emma Reed

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You want to change your career but you’re not really sure if you should place your eggs in one basket just yet, so what do you do? Fear not, you’re certainly not alone in this kind of thinking as many people already have complicated lives. You might have a young growing family, you also live in a certain part of the country and you can’t move due to mortgage obligations. Whatever your situation is, it’s prudent to make sure any new career you are interested in does hold true to what you actually want to do. Many times we think we would like to go into a certain occupation because of what we have seen in the media or what we have heard from a friend. Until you’re actually aware of what it would be like such as the daily duties and the responsibilities you would have, you don’t really know. So maybe it’s time to test the water a little and try a new occupation

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Running A Business Event In Style

Posted on March 28, 2019March 6, 2025 by Emma Reed

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There are a range of reasons as to why you might throw an internal business event. Perhaps you’re running your first award show to try and congratulate the excellent workers in your business? Perhaps you wish to have a great party to help everyone wind down at the end of the year? Maybe you wish to celebrate a business milestone, or maybe you wish to present your business at a trade show? Running an event or business presentation in style can be well worth it because it helps you pop out. More and more businesses are clamouring to show they have some form of corporate personality, be that through insightful or funny comments on Twitter, carefully ‘approachable’ marketing copy or a range of other carefully calculated considerations.

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Freelancers Envy Your Sick Days

Posted on March 22, 2019November 20, 2024 by Emma Reed

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For anybody who works in an office and is stressed out by the 9-to-5 constraint, the idea of embracing a freelancing career is the most appealing thought. You probably picture yourself waking up refreshed and relaxed and preparing a healthy breakfast with the kids before heading to your home office, an unused bedroom you’ve redecorated to create the perfect working environment. At lunchtime, you’ve got time to pop out for lunch with your best friends and gossip about the latest news in town before heading back to pick up the kids from school. You can even squeeze in a couple of hours before dinner while your oldest is doing her homework and the younger one is playing peacefully in the lounge.

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Top Tips that will Help you to Email More Efficiently

Posted on March 12, 2019November 21, 2024 by Emma Reed

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Nobody likes having an endless list of emails to reply to. It’s hard work and you may even find that it’s time-consuming as well. If you want to put an end to this once and for all then here are a few tips that will help you to email more efficiently…

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