Why consider ‘Quality Management Standards’ in a flexible workspace – isn’t it all about choices?
I know what you’re thinking, the mere mention of processes, procedures, frameworks, compliance and policies makes you fall asleep with boredom? I must admit, from a personal point of view and knowing the amount of work involved in this kind of quality management project I wasn’t completely convinced that it was worthwhile
Juggling self-employment with family – the pros and cons
Self-employment isn’t so much a job as a way of life, chances are you’ll be doing the work that you love but is it all a bed of roses and does it really bring continuity to family life? Working for yourself clearly depends on your profession, your situation (where you’re based relative to home, family, [&hell
Remote work – are you dressing for success?
Dressing for remote working – what does how you are dressing say about you and your business ? We might not think about this very often, but with remote working/working from home becoming a prevalent feature of our lives as of late, it is very easy to slip into a fashion ‘faux pas’. Without a […]
COVID 19 – Assistance Available for Small & Medium Sized Business
Applies to all small and medium sized businesses affected by the COVID-19 outbreak. ASSISTANCE CURRENTLY AVAILABLE: Business Support Grant Scheme A £10,000 grant available to all small businesses who are eligible for the Small business Rate Relief Scheme. A £25,000 grant to companies in the hospitality, tourism and retail se
COVID 19 – Assistance Available for Self-Employed and Freelance Workers
COVID 19 – ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE FOR SELF EMPLOYED AND FREELANCE WORKERS Applies to any individual who operates as a self-employed individual who is responsible for accounting for and paying their own tax. Typically, these workers do not operate out of a fixed business premises and therefore do not qualify for some of the
Brand New ‘Ask The Expert’ Online Circle Launches!
“An educated consumer is our best customer….” That was one of the most successful retail tag lines of all times. There are many coaches, accountants, marketers etc in our ever-expanding network – so how do you distinguish yourself? We believe the answer to that is #Education and #Service – and so Suzanne
Fed up working from coffee shops ever thought about coworking?
While we often focus on our personal relationships with friends & loved ones, we often fall short of realising how important the person down the corridor at work is.
7 benefits of a mailbox & virtual office facility.
Let’s get into “best practice” mode and have a look at the benefits of a mailbox and virtual office address facility. What are the top benefits to my business? The use of The Hub Newry’s city centre location address gives a professional image to your business and an overall positive first impression. You ca
Is being a self-employed with young children as flexible as it sounds?
Working for yourself isn’t just another job it’s a way of life, chances are you’ll be doing the work that you love! The flexibility of self employment clearly depends on your profession, your situation (where you’re based relative to home, family, friends support network, ages of children, are you juggl
Health and Wellbeing – Supporting the mental wellbeing of members in our coworking spaces.
In our collaborative coworkingspace NI, we try our hardest to keep a check on happiness and wellbeing levels! Here’s our mental wellbeing pledge to our coworkers and visitors: “The Hub is determined to be a front runner in providing a successful and supportive coworkingspace in Newry. To do this, The Hub aims to
Running the perfect meeting requires the right meeting rooms!
Running the perfect meeting isn’t always that simple……you need the right meeting rooms space! If you need to hold an important meeting but generally work from home, or you’re based in a small office not conveniently located, it’s a good idea to source and hire a professional meeting room space dedicated to busine
Productivity – Create Your Own Agenda And Manage Your Time In A Way That Works for You!
Life is one big juggling act, we all work in different ways some people are based in the office, some from home. Whatever your set-up we’ve nearly all experienced times of unproductivity, distractions and guilt with our time management, struggling to get tasks completed or even started. Here are a few pointers on how to [&he
You’re Not Networking, You’re Growing Your Business Community
What does “networking” mean to you? Does it conjure up “wider community” be it business or wider community organisations or just bring sweaty palms & nerves? Just the word”networking” can put a lot of people off but really you’re just building your business community. It can benefi
The Benefits of Using a “Registered Office Address & Mailbox Facility”
Benefits of a mailbox for your business? There are various business structures in today’s world including freelancers, new start-ups, small businesses & direct sellers. Some of these are home-based or of a mobile nature, or perhaps looking to expand into various locations but without needing a physical presence on the
Articles, Tips & Networking
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Alternative Ulster; Rebuilding Northern Ireland’s Economy
Patrick Murdock of The Hub Newry recently visited Milan to attend the amazing CoWorking Europe Conference of 2015! Much of what Patrick learnt can be fed back into Northern Ireland in an effort to help rebuild its economy, here’s what he had to say in a recent article, published on “SluggerO’Toole”: Alt
