If you're thinking of going into business with a friend or intimate partner, you may have been dwelling on the potential pitfalls. But what about the positives? Are there any? Is it ever a good idea to mix your personal and professional life?

A brand is about communicating who you are and the direction you want your company to take. To identify what your core values are think about the below questions, not only will this inform your brand identity it will keep you focused on your goals.

It is this lack of certainty and the fear of what might happen next which is responsible for much of the increase in anxiety and stress. This is where mindfulness can help. Mindfulness is about becoming more aware of what is going in your mind and being able to manage it better.

Using technology can simplify your business processes as well as save you valuable company time. What's more, there are so many apps and software available that it is easy to find a solution to fit your business's needs.

The idea of flexible working has long caused employers to recoil in horror, but COVID-19 has changed our perspectives on remote working and working from home. Amazingly, we can trust people to do their work, even with distractions! Because that never happens in the office...