If you’re in the stages of starting a new business and looking into funding, you’ve probably come across the term ‘crowdfunding’. Crowdfunding is one of the fastest growing methods of funding new businesses and products, allowing you to pitch your idea/product and receive the validation and financial backing you need to get started.

However, be warned that crowdfunding isn’t an easy alternative to traditional funding, it takes a lot of time, effort and planning; three things necessary to launching a successful business.
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If you’re ready to seriously consider crowdfunding for your start-up, I’ve put together some tips to help you get started: 

When you run your own business, you’ll find that your mind is often focused on your business – how to grow it, how to run it better, how to improve sales etc. Having your business constantly on your mind isn’t actually a good thing and can often lead to stress, burnout and lower productivity levels.

How do we combat this? By practising mindfulness.

The dictionary defines mindfulness as "a mental state achieved by focusing one's awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one's feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations, used as a therapeutic technique." 
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But what does this actually mean? And more importantly how can you use mindfulness to boost your productivity? Keep reading to find out. 

I know what you’re thinking, “Not another New Year resolutions post!” You’re right, they’re everywhere at the moment. We’re three weeks into 2018 and we’re being hit left, right and centre with New Year resolution suggestions for our personal life, work life, family life etc. It’s a little overwhelming.
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The thing is - these articles all have a point. The New Year is the perfect time to reassess your business goals and strategies, to reflect on what you learned over the previous year and to implement new ideas that can take your business forward. 

Late last week, I came across a post on LinkedIn from a gentleman explaining that whilst attending an event, he was nervous about being asked, “So, where are you based?” because he was unsure of the potential stigma upon announcing that he worked from home, not in an office.
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With Work from Home week coming up from the 15th – 21st January, I decided to explore this a little further to identify the benefits of working from home. 

Happy New Year! 

Can you believe that we're already in 2018? Where did 2017 go? 

Actually, now that I sit and think about it, a lot happened in 2017 for Admin Angels UK! We celebrated our 4 year anniversary back in February, welcomed new clients, learned new skills...it might be easier to simply show you!

Keep reading to find out what we discovered and achieved in 2017!