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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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Business Owner – How to Improve your Website
Have you been thinking that it’s time to improve your website? It’s been years since you did anything with your business website. The About information is out of date and the last blog post is dated 2018. Perhaps you have some products that you should add, but you never seem to have any time. The…
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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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How to put together an editorial calendar for bloggers
Since my first 30 day blogging challenge in 2016, I have used an editorial calendar. Different people may have different ideas of what constitutes an editorial calendar. I use a spreadsheet to store ideas for blog posts or other content so that I have a constant stream of ideas to use when I am trying…
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How can freelancers and small business owners avoid scams?
It is one of the saddest things about human beings that where there is a crisis, there is someone who has a scam to exploit that crisis. Barely had the coronavirus hit in the UK, when there were people working out ways to take other people’s hard-earned money using the disease as an excuse. From…
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Online networking for stay-at-home workers
Missing the watercooler or the canteen already? It’s been over a week since workers of all kinds have been told to work from home if possible in the UK. One of the best things about working in an office is the people that you meet and work alongside. One of the downsides of enforced 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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3 fears you face as a business owner and how to work through them
We have all experienced fear. That uncomfortable moment when the pit of your stomach falls through the floor and a feeling of dread creeps over you. Fear is a healthy response to stepping out of our comfort zone. Sometimes, however, the emotion can take over and paralyse you, which can prevent you taking action. …
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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…
