Business

18 April 2019

Making the most out of your new financial year

The start of April heralds the beginning of a new financial year for many businesses as well as those working freelance. So I’ve gathered some questions I’ve received about money ...

9 April 2019

A quarter of British people regret the language they use in emails

Thanks to technology, we can communicate faster, more easily and to more people than ever before. The downside is that when we communicate carelessly, our messages can be sent around ...
21 February 2019

How to start a side hustle

If you’ve always wanted to start your own business but feel bogged down by your 9 to 5, a side hustle might be just the starting point you need. A ...

18 February 2019

Erica Wolfe-Murray gives more business advice following the release of her new book

Lots of different questions have come in from those reading my column this month… I’ve ensured the answers can be applied widely to all sorts of business ideas! I want ...

1 February 2019

How a focus on health and wellbeing in the corporate workplace leads to greater employee engagement

It is often said that employees are a company’s most important asset. Whilst this is undoubtedly true, it only holds weight if the workforce is truly engaged, adds value to ...

20 December 2018

Erica Wolfe-Murray's tips for business owners moving into the New Year

Many businesses like to start the New Year with positive resolutions, just as we do in our personal lives. This month I’ve received several emails asking what tips freelancers/small business ...

11 December 2018

New Year, New Start - How to get a head start on the job market in 2019

With the New Year coming up, lots of us will be looking for a fresh start and for many, that means a new job.  Casual jobs are becoming more and ...

30 November 2018

Tips on starting your own business, finding your spark and more from Erica Wolfe-Murray

Erica Wolfe-Murray returns to Female First today (November 30) to answer some questions on how to start up your own business, refinding your spark after a major life event, and more. ...
20 November 2018

Career Energy – increase your productivity by tolerating less

So how many times do you sigh each day? Do you huff and puff your way through your emails? Groan through the towering pile of paperwork on your desk and ...
13 November 2018

Why your next wellness day should include a look at your finances

The term ‘wellbeing’ may conjure images of spa days, yoga, some leafy greens, and maybe a good long sleep. But we should be adding something else to this list: a ...
1 November 2018

Erica Wolfe-Murray gives her top tips to women feeling a little overwhelmed in business

When it comes to business, Erica Wolfe-Murray is one of the best people you could wish to get advice from. As the UK's leading Business & Innovation Expert, and founder ...
17 October 2018

1/3 of applicants have accepted a second-choice job offer because of delayed interview feedback

Right up there with going to the dentist and sitting an exam has to be the great tradition of going for a job interview. Particularly now it’s October, and recent ...

5 October 2018

How to project confidence in a first interview with the right outfit

Interviews can be nerve-racking affairs and it can be easy to get so caught up in prep that you forget to put the same thought and care into selecting your ...

27 September 2018

Erica Wolfe-Murray gives her top tips to those running their own business

When it comes to business, Erica Wolfe-Murray is one of the best people you could wish to get advice from. As the UK's leading Business & Innovation Expert, and founder ...

15 September 2018

7 top tips if you're looking to start your own business, by Calypso Rose

The Indytute is an experience gift company; we pride ourselves on curated experiences. Experiences run by people who love what they do. They don’t cost a fortune but the most important ...
13 September 2018

Sarah Willingham's top tips for young women hoping to enhance their leadership skills

New research released today by the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE) reveals that 62% of young women in the UK want to be leaders in the future, but a staggering ...
4 September 2018

How to win at office politics

In any office there’s always a hierarchy of power plays in how to get things done. Corporate veteran, Davide Cervellin, shows us how to play the game in his new book Office of Cards. Here are his ...

30 August 2018

Surviving the first 90 days – How to make a good impression and maintain it in your first 3 months

Congratulations you secured the hot new job! Well done, you got through the grueling interview process and you’ve got the hangover to prove it. But now the real work begins. ...
21 August 2018

Top tips on returning to work after a hiatus

Returning to work after a long period of time can be difficult. It can take a lot of re-adjustment as you familiarise yourself with something that you used to do ...

13 August 2018

Top tips on making the most of your retirement

Leeds Building Society has recently conducted a study of 2,000 UK adults1, aged 40 plus and over, which has revealed that those who have retired, worry twice as less as those ...

7 August 2018

7 things you should know about the gig economy

From news headlines to industry events, the gig economy is a phrase that gets bandied around a lot at the moment – but how much do you understand about what it ...
1 August 2018

How to find your X Factor and discover your authentic personal brand

After years of trying, are you still not cutting through the clutter in the marketplace? It may be time to make some serious changes when it comes to your personal ...
5 May 2017

How To Be Your Best In A Job Interview With Dr Linda Papadopoulos

If you want to ace an interview- who better to ask than a psychologist for advice? We caught up with Dr Linda Papadopoulos to ask her advice on the dos ...

7 October 2016

Top Apprentice fails – what not to learn from this year’s candidates

The Apprentice is back. Last night we were introduced to the 18 candidates hoping to win investment from Alan Sugar, which saw them tasked with selling 'antiques' to the general ...