Decluttering your office space may not be top of your priority list, but having a tidy working environment will help increase productivity and decrease wasted time hunting for lost items… so when WAS the last time you decluttered your office space? Your space reflects you When it comes to your […] Read more »
Standing or sitting at work – what’s the best option? (Part 2)
Sitting or standing to do your work is one of the latest hotly contested debates. There are advocates of both – and as discussed last week, there are some compelling arguments for and against the use of standing desks. But what about the more traditional sitting desks? Are they really […] Read more »
Standing or sitting at work – what’s the best option? (Part 1)
Sitting or standing – which do you prefer? When it comes to your office workspace area, the biggest issue used to be which chair was right for you. The ergonomically precise kneeling chair was the latest ‘fad’ item and the merits of using it were touted everywhere, but still, the […] Read more »
Keeping you and your staff motivated during the dark winter months
We all feel the effects of autumn and winter upon us. The cold and (often!) damp weather, the night’s drawing in and that reluctance to a) get out of bed and b) go outside! But work we must, but the weather can really drain your motivation and stump your creativity, […] Read more »
10 tips to studying at home
For many, September is a time of change – especially for our children. It could be that final year and a transition into A levels or that major shift of being 11 years old and starting secondary school. Whatever stage of education your child is at, now is the perfect […] Read more »
Communicating Your Brand in Your Space
When you work from home, ensuring your space and home accurately portrays your brand can be difficult – especially if you have other family members to consider. You want to appear professional, but you also want your home to be your family space. Here are some simple tips for communicating […] Read more »
Meeting Clients in Your Office Space
When you invite clients into your office space, you want to impress your professionalism and brand, even when you share office space. So how can you do that simply and effectively? Customer journey You have an opportunity to show both your organisational skills and your professionalism to your clients, before […] Read more »
Meeting Clients at Home
Working from home can present problems. The first, most common problem is actually finding a dedicated space (check out last week’s blog post on this subject). The second – what to do when you have to meet clients at home. When you meet your clients in your workspace, you need […] Read more »
At Home Workspaces
Finding a workspace area at home can be a struggle, especially if you aren’t able to have an entire room dedicated to your working needs. However, whether you use the kitchen table or have the quest room or garage to yourself, it is possible to make the most out of […] Read more »
Where Workspace and Creativity Meet – Guest Post by Sarah PJ White
When I was approached by Julie to write a guest post on workspace, I really didn’t see how, as a freelance writer and coach, I could offer ANY workspace and styling help! However, as we started talking, I realised that, as much as any creative person likes to think they’re […] Read more »