Most small business owners spend a lot of time in meetings, whether with colleagues or existing and prospective clients. However, all too often meetings to plan projects or examine progress can be less effective than they should be, with recent research suggesting that too much valuable business time can end up being wasted.
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Budgeting can be a dirty word for small businesses, with many owners claiming they don’t have the time or the resources to do it properly. But SME budgets should be relatively quick and easy to set, and the benefits far outweigh any time and money spent.
“Portfolio worker”, “freelancer”, “side hustler” – whatever you want to call it, more and more of us are turning away from direct employment and working for ourselves. The gig economy has given rise to shorter contracts and more flexible working practices, shunning the traditional office and 9-5.
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