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What is Plagiarism and How Do You Avoid it?
Definition of ‘Plagarism” from Etymology Online: plagiarism (n.) “the purloining or wrongful appropriation of another’s ideas, writing, artistic designs, etc., and giving them forth as one’s own,” 1620s, from -ism + plagiary (n.) “plagiarist, literary thief” (c. 1600), from Latin plagiarius “kidnapper, seducer, plunderer, one who kidnaps the child or slave of another,” used by Martial in the sense of “literary…
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Five tips to get a clear message across
How clear is your message on your website? Can people tell what you do? Can they work out what you are selling or offering? Or does your website leave them confused? Here are 5 tips to help you make sure that you get your message across. Know the message you want your clients/customers to get…
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Which Businesses are thriving in Coronavirus times?
Whenever there are tough times, some businesses will still thrive. Even in the banking crisis of 2008-9, some businesses were able to survive and even find ways to grow during that time. If that seemed like an unprecedented time, then this time is more so. Thanks to Coronavirus, people are staying home, children are working…
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New Business Expectations vs Reality
What can a new business owner expect? How did you expect things to be when you started your new business? Did you expect it to be effortless, fun, empowering? Was failure part of the plan? What about clients who don’t want to pay? Every person who starts a new business, has an idea in their…
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Should you use Free Business Search Engines for your Small Business
30 Day Blogging Challenge Day 4 There are lots of free business search engines around. Many have been going for years. They often offer a basic free listing, which can offer improved visibility if you decide to pay for their service. How do you know if their paid-for service is any good and how can…
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#Hours on Twitter – a great way to get known for Business Owners?
30 Day Blogging Challenge – Day 2 #Hours on Twitter can be a great way to meet with other business owners in your local area and other business owners who are not necessarily in your line of business but who might be local to you. The process works through adding…
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How to Invoice as a Beginning Business Owner
30 Day Blogging Challenge Day 1 As a beginning business owner, one of the most important things to get over is your delicacy around money. If your business is to survive, it is important that you get paid.Some businesses start out with accounting software, and invoicing can be a part of that – set up…
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What systems does a beginning freelance business owner need?
Setting up as a freelance business owner can be quite exhilarating – that rush of being your own boss and working as much or as little as you like, however there are some things that you will need to get organised. There is no one else to do it, it’s just you. What kind of…
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How to start using Twitter as a Freelance Writer
One of the main things about becoming a freelance writer is the need to network and connect with other writers and clients. How successful you are in connecting with people is partly dependant on getting to grips with social media and learning to use it to your advantage. Here are some tips on getting the…
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Five Ways to Refresh a Stale Home Business
Sometimes you just have to start again. Every autumn feels like a new beginning as the summer comes to an end, the leaves begin to turn multi-coloured and the kids go back to school. If you are a home business owner, your time is your own again and you can breathe and think. Check the…
