One of the reasons I wanted to be my own boss and start a business was so that I could determine when I worked and who I worked with. Now fair enough, this can mean working long hours, weekends and not switching off - but the rewards are well worth it!
Why, I will give you a couple of examples:
My husband and I own a caravan so that we can take regular holidays whenever we feel like it and also take our beloved 2 dogs with us. We decided to go away for the Easter break and went to a great site in Malvern for 5 days. I took work with me and my O2 XDA device which enables me to send and receive emails from anywhere - therefore I had a relaxing break with my family but also did some work.
Yesterday, my 19 week old daughter Megan had her 3rd set of immunisation injections which meant she was very clingy and miserable for the rest of the day. Now working for myself, I got to spend time with my daughter to soothe her and didn't feel guilty about it as I just did any necessary work when she was asleep - perfect for us both!
I would love to hear other peoples comments on their experiences of being their own boss - please comment.
Until next time,
Emma Walker
CKPA Office Solutions
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13 April 2007
15 March 2007
Identity fraud
We were very lucky this time, but we all need to be more vigilant with our personal information!
My husband M received a letter yesterday from a reputable company in the UK (who we happen to have our mortgage with) regarding a recent application. Neither of us had any idea what they were talking about as we haven't applied for anything.
Today, M calls the sender of the letter (Fraud Unit) to be told that our address had been used as a previous address for someone living in Peckham and that they had used M's date of birth. What is really strange is that we have lived at our address since it was built 3 years ago.
Luckily we have caught this fraud in time, but just a reminder to shred everything with any personal information on.
Until next time,
Emma Walker
CKPA Office Solutions
My husband M received a letter yesterday from a reputable company in the UK (who we happen to have our mortgage with) regarding a recent application. Neither of us had any idea what they were talking about as we haven't applied for anything.
Today, M calls the sender of the letter (Fraud Unit) to be told that our address had been used as a previous address for someone living in Peckham and that they had used M's date of birth. What is really strange is that we have lived at our address since it was built 3 years ago.
Luckily we have caught this fraud in time, but just a reminder to shred everything with any personal information on.
Until next time,
Emma Walker
CKPA Office Solutions
08 December 2006
Pretty quiet
It has been very quiet here at CKPA over the last couple of weeks because I have just had my daughter Megan Tayla on 2nd December and have been focussing my efforts on getting to know her - after she was too comfy to come out (17 days overdue).
So this is last post for 2006 and will be back to normal come January.
Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and happy New Year. Here's to a successful 2007!
Until next year,
Emma Walker
CKPA Office Solutions
So this is last post for 2006 and will be back to normal come January.
Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and happy New Year. Here's to a successful 2007!
Until next year,
Emma Walker
CKPA Office Solutions
25 August 2006
Why I love being my own boss
I have been running CKPA for just over 12 months now and absolutely love it. Why?
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- I am the boss and have only myself to answer to
- I get to implement all the good ideas I had back in the corporate world that nobody listended to
- I can choose who I work with by selecting the right type of clients
- I currently work with a great bunch of clients
- I decide my working hours and style depending on what is going on in my life
Why am I telling you this? I don't really know but I am loving my job and my business. I am even going to be working remotely next week with the help of technology from (hopefully) sunny Cornwall. Can you do that without taking holiday?
For business owners, don't you think you need a break before we head in to Autumn. To find out how CKPA can support you and your business, contact us now.
Until next time,
Emma WalkerCKPA Office Solutions
27 April 2006
Proud of myself
This post is more of a personal note this week.
I am a member of a BNI Chapter and am now on the Leadership Team as the Membership Co-ordinator until October. Part of my role is to chair the weekly meeting in the absence of the Chapter Director.
Well on Tuesday, I chaired my first meeting with the help of some other members and I was really pleased and proud of myself as it went really well. A visitor who has applied to join us even came up to me to ask if I was nervous as I came across all confident even though I was a bag of nerves inside.
My message this week is that things aren't always as you see them. I thought my voice was shaking and it was there for everyone to see that I was nervous - but to everyone else, I was confident and professional which is all that matters.
Until next time,
Emma Walker
CKPA Office Solutions
I am a member of a BNI Chapter and am now on the Leadership Team as the Membership Co-ordinator until October. Part of my role is to chair the weekly meeting in the absence of the Chapter Director.
Well on Tuesday, I chaired my first meeting with the help of some other members and I was really pleased and proud of myself as it went really well. A visitor who has applied to join us even came up to me to ask if I was nervous as I came across all confident even though I was a bag of nerves inside.
My message this week is that things aren't always as you see them. I thought my voice was shaking and it was there for everyone to see that I was nervous - but to everyone else, I was confident and professional which is all that matters.
Until next time,
Emma Walker
CKPA Office Solutions
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