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Northumbria University – How to get a career in HR

Whether you’re just embarking on your career, or want to change career altogether, working in HR is a rewarding career path to take; you get to encourage the best out of other people, and help employees to make valuable contribution to the business you’re working for. How do you get a career in HR. Northumbria University finds out… Job titles in HR and yearly salaries* There is a clear path

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4 Simple Ways to Supplement your Income

Working to increase the amount of money you make each week is sure to be high on your to-do list. This can enable you to have a much higher quality of life and allow you to afford more luxuries and necessities. The key to making this possible is being aware of things you can do that can be of great help in increasing your monthly income. By knowing some basic

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Good ideas for a side hustle in 2017

If you’re continually finding yourself counting coins before payday, and hoping you have spare change buried between the couch cushions, you’re not alone. Many people are feeling a little broke after the holidays, and if you’re working a 9 to 5 while barely keeping your head above water, it may feel like you’re eventually going to drown. Luckily, there are plenty of ways that you can make some cash outside

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Your guide to renting, what you need to know

Whether you’re a tenant or you own a property, there are unique challenges that you’ll be facing along the way. Luckily, Homelet has some great advice for both landlords and tenants, so everyone is on the same page and aware of their rights and responsibilities. As a landlord, when you’re renting out your property you’ll need landlord’s insurance, and many people are unaware of the difference between this and regular

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Let The Dollars Roll In: Top Tips For Your Small Business Venture

There has never been a better time for you to take advantage of running a small business within your community. So many more people are now looking to source their products locally, support their community and local businesses, as well as being aware of the service and items they can receive from independent small business ventures. Of course, there is a lot to be said for having your business online,

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How to Select the Right Office Type for Your Business

If you’re a young company, just starting out in the world, you’ve got some pretty important decision to make. Perhaps the most important of all is where you want to be based. Or, indeed, if you want to be ‘based’ anywhere at all in the traditional sense. These days, businesses don’t necessarily need a fixed workspace; not if they’re mostly staffed by remote employees. If you are a 1-10 person

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The Curse Of Clutter. Don’t Let Guilt Stop You Making Money On Unwanted Gifts!

With the new year well and truly underway, most of us want to remove all signs of the festive season. That’s easier said than done if you received gifts you didn’t want. Let’s be honest, we all receive a few things that we wouldn’t consider the best gifts in the world. These have a habit of cluttering our homes and stopping us moving forward. Solve the problem by getting rid

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6 Simple Ways To Get More Offline Sales

If you have a physical business, getting more offline sales is likely pretty important to you. There may be a few tricks you’re missing if you don’t feel you’re making as many sales as you could be. Use the following 6 simple ways to get more offline sales. Arrange Things In A Way That Makes Sense Take a look at your physical premises and ask yourself if things are arranged

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Passion Investing: Turning your hobby into profit

According to the Financial Times, interest in ‘passion investments’ has increased strongly over the last ten years. Passion investing is the process of allocating wealth toward high-value collectibles, and has gained traction in a number of different industries, from classical cars to fine wine. As high net worth individuals are turning their hobbies into profit, we look at those trends and ask if now is the time to invest. Classic

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4 Things to Consider When Taking Your Business on the Road

Taking your business on the road can prove to be lucrative, with the potential to make valuable contacts, grow your brand and increase sales. It can open up a whole new world of possibilities and provide exciting new business ventures, as well as allow you to fulfil your travelling dreams. There are many benefits of taking your business on the road but to make sure you can achieve your business

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