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We’ve all heard of health supplements which athletes and bodybuilders use to build muscle, but have you considered taking some supplements to boost your performance in the office? Whilst dietary supplements definitely shouldn’t take the place of a healthy diet, Paul M. Coates, Ph.D., director of ODS points out that “some might have value for certain types of activity.” With seventy-six per cent of people recorded to have felt tired during the week last year (according to the Virgin Pulse Institute), what if we told you that you could boost your physical health and energy using?  We’ve put together the top five supplements we recommend so that you can maximise your energy levels and work productively all week long!  ...

Startup entrepreneurs determined to succeed need to be aware of the most common challenges faced by small business owners. They need to be ready to create plans for meeting those challenges without undue personal stress or financial strain. Small business owners today are lucky to have at their fingertips an array of useful and affordable tech options that offer workable solutions to routine problems. Courtesy of Harmoni, here are some of the challenges or setbacks you as a small business owner can expect to face — and the most user-friendly, affordable apps for managing them. Managing time Small business owners need to be aware of the danger of burnout from trying to do much and never getting a break. But...

Last year alone, over two billion people purchased goods online. With more people than ever switching to shop online this year, the retail landscape has undergone a digital transformation which has almost doubled in size.  With the last year of lockdown coupled with the mental health crisis which has swept across the globe, it is more important than ever before for you to look after your physical and mental health. As a result, we’ve put together the top health and wellbeing subscription boxes which we think are brilliant and worth investing in with a year’s subscription. So grab a cup of tea and sit back and relax (and get your bank card at the ready!) 1) Books That Matter For...

Whether you are working from home at the moment, or perhaps you’re beginning to transition back into the office, keeping your office tidy is important not only so that you can work productively, but also so that you can keep a calm state of mind.  Scientific research shows that clutter is stressful for the brain and can create tension and conflict. So if you’re finding things a little bit difficult, or perhaps you’ve been feeling down recently, why not spend some time creating a cleaner and neater workspace?  We’ve put together the top five scientific backed reasons why you should work on a clean desk. 1) Proven to reduce stress and depression It’s no secret that a tidy room leads...

Do you suffer from a loss of memory, otherwise known as memory fog? Over lockdown especially, more people than ever have been experiencing symptoms of memory loss whether on a small scale from forgetting what day it is, to more serious symptoms that could be a sign of an underlying health problem which needs to be addressed with a Doctor.  Feeling stressed out every once in a while is completely normal, but if you’ve been feeling tired and lethargic for two consecutive weeks and are finding it hard to think clearly, you might need some additional support.  We’ve put together some top tips on how you can boost your mood naturally to reduce stress and at the same time increase...

As lockdown restrictions are due to ease in just over a month’s time in the UK, have you considered your working environment? Sick of moving two metres from your bed to slump for the day at your desk? Well don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. If you're local to Manchester, or just looking for inspiration, check out our top five coworking spaces in Manchester that will be sure to help you work productively and feel re-energised as we return to the office!   1) Beehive Mills coworking space Popular for its rustic feel and beautiful, light spaces, Beehive Mills is a coworking space brimming with creativity and boasts an exquisite interior. This working space actually used to be a nineteenth century...