Many of us stand in front of our fully-stocked wardrobe every morning and discover to our dismay that we have nothing to wear. Interestingly, the problem isn’t (as most of us think) because we don’t have enough clothes, it’s actually … Read More
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Why taking a shower can make you more productive
If you’re one of those people who believe your best ideas come to you in the shower – you’re not alone. In fact, a recent study revealed that 72% of respondents believed that Shower Time was prime Thinking Time. That … Read More
The power of a good handshake
You might have heard that you only have 7 seconds to make a good first impression. Much of that impression is made up of your appearance, your perceived confidence and competence, and your friendliness. What you might not know is … Read More
Why we like personal reviews, not impersonal stars (Part 2)
Several months after we wrote Part 1 of this post, we feel pretty smug about the fact that even the New York Times agrees with our views. Their article ‘Why you can’t really trust negative online reviews’ confirms much of … Read More
The unwritten rules of business dining
Since we’re all too busy too often, the modern working person has become a phenomenal multi-tasker: doing laundry while making dinner, putting the kids to bed while answering emails, getting our morning coffee while updating our social media, and of … Read More
Here’s what you should be saving for (and how much you need)
Although physical piggy banks are now a whimsical thing of the past for most of us, the lesson they represent is more applicable than ever: regular saving is really really really important. But when people talk about saving as adults, … Read More
The future is freelance: research by Kalido
50% of UK workers set to freelance by 2020. It’s staggering to think that 50% of UK workers are set to freelance by 2020. And since we’re all about helping people find more opportunities in life, especially if this means … Read More
Research confirms it’s who you know, not what you know
You might have always suspected that knowing people in the club dramatically increases your chances of getting into the club yourself. The club in question being Employment. And now statistics is proving you right. Career website Glassdoor sifted through 444 … Read More
5 golden rules of business emails
Back in the day, kids at school were taught How to Write a Letter. This consisted of important conventions like including the recipient’s details on the top right of the page, in a neat little block. Nowadays, it’s safe to … Read More
Why you should get outside more
If you’re reading this article indoors, promise yourself this: as soon as you’re done reading, you’ll take yourself outdoors for some fresh air and wholesome sunlight (unless it’s nighttime, in which case, try this tomorrow). Because, if most of us … Read More
5 benefits of freelancing when you’re a mum
According to the Office for National Statistics, the number of working mums has increased by 1 million in the past 2 decades. Whether as the primary breadwinner, or as one vital half of a dual-income household, the increasing contribution of … Read More
Signs you will work well with a client
Freelancers like to joke that each project is like a first date – you only have one shot to impress. If that’s the case, then finding a good client is like finding The One: someone you definitely want to have … Read More
How to spot a (potentially) bad client
Ah, freelancer. You’re living the dream, aren’t you? You only work a couple of hours a day, on a beach somewhere, while sipping a colourful drink complete with cocktail umbrella. It’s a great life (and only a little bit exaggerated). … Read More
How to make a good impression during meetings
In this age of instant messaging and virtual hangouts, we can meet and do business with people from all over the world, from the comfort of our own office. Even so, there’s something to be said for physically being in … Read More
What’s a CI? And why do we need it?
Early on in your career as a business owner, freelancer, entrepreneur, or self-employed person of any kind, you should come across the concept of a corporate identity, or CI for short. In this article, we give you a crash course … Read More
Private Networks: a 2 minute crash course
Kalido is full of great features. To make sure you’re getting the most out of all of them, our Two Minute Crash Courses give you an overview of each feature. Today, our focus is on private networks. What are private … Read More
When knowing your neighbours can be useful
This past August, Max Chambers, former Downing Street advisor and Communications Director of social network Nextdoor, launched a campaign for Britons to ‘share a cuppa’ with their neighbours. This, after research from Nextdoor suggested that 60% of British people do … Read More
Why freelancing and retirement go together like tea and biscuits
As any self respecting Briton will tell you, tea and biscuits go together like…well…tea and biscuits. But ask that same person what comes to mind when you mention ‘retirement’, and you might get some clichéd response about gardening, or grandkids, … Read More
How to tell your boss you’re going freelance
You’ve decided to go freelance. Congratulations! You’ve told all your nearest and dearest: your significant other, your parents, kids, friends, maybe you’re so excited you even mentioned it to your grocer. Now there’s just one more person to tell, and … Read More
Finally, artificial intelligence that’s here to help you, not replace you
Depending on which scary article you read (and there are plenty), artificial intelligence is coming for between 30%-50% of us. Which means, in the next 20 years or so, many of us will be out of a job. But…that’s ok! … Read More