Running a business from home

A new report reveals flexible working arrangements could slash employees’ unhappiness over dangerous drivers, traffic jams and body odour when commuting to work.

Operating a home-based business is no longer reserved for stay-at-home mums and retirees.

A new survey reveals that men prefer instant messaging to communicate with colleagues and customers away from the workplace while women gravitate towards social media.

Recruitment is an industry worth millions, but you’ll struggle to survive if you don’t do your research first.

Running a bed and breakfast might seem like a fairly simple and pain-free start-up, but there are several hurdles to success in the sector.

A new study shows home-based businesses are at an advantage to other firms due to the “drain” of commuting to a workplace.

The idea of working from home is an attractive one – and one that many thousands have acted upon.

Telstra set to launch a new ‘premium’ support service for home computer users.

The equipment you’ll need for your home-based business will depend very much on the type of business you are in.

While home-based entrepreneurs enjoy a number of benefits thanks to the flexibility offered by a home office, there are a few traps to be aware of and challenges you may encounter.

Running a start-up business from home has a number of attractions. It provides flexibility, it’s relatively low-cost (there’s no need to lease a commercial premises) and it allows you to juggle the stresses of work and family much more easily.

There are countless ways for business owners to boost profits.

There's an old saying in marketing that those in the business know only too well – half of your advertising spend is wasted, but the trick is to figure out which half.

Starting a company can be a lonely, stressful, exhilarating, scary and wonderful adventure. Be prepared.

Starting up a new venture, or launching a new product, is fraught with danger – and ripe with myths.