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Universities scramble to catch up with the side hustle generation
Britain’s freelance revolution heads for the classroom Universities scramble to catch up with the side hustle generation A new national push to legitimise freelancing is gathering momentum across Britain’s colleges and universities as educators race to support a generation of students already building businesses before they graduate. FreelancerClub.net founder Matt Dowling says the old education model is failing thousands of aspiring freelancers by treating them like startup founders chasing inv...
Mental health and small businesses: the bigger picture
In the Business 111 Coffee Pod, Liz Barclay and Matthew Knight discuss the mental health challenges faced by small business owners, freelancers, and sole traders. Barclay, a freelancer herself, highlights the feelings of isolation and the difficulty in finding help. Knight, who runs Leapers.co, shares insights from his eight years of research into mental health issues for small business owners and freelancers. He emphasizes that issues such as isolation, late payments, and 'ghosting' by clients ...
What pressures are damaging small business mental health?
In the latest episode of the Business 111 Coffee Pod, the discussion focused on the changing workplace and its impact on the mental health of small business owners and freelancers. The guest, Matthew Knight, shared his insights from eight years of research in the small business sector. He highlighted the significant changes brought about by COVID-19, including shifts in work location, expectations, and availability. The pandemic also led to a drop in self-employment as people sought more stable,...
Taking care of yourself when business feels isolating
The video discusses the importance of mental health and well-being for small business owners, freelancers, and the self-employed. Matthew Knight from leapers.co.au emphasizes the need for employers to have a holistic strategy for taking care of all their workers, regardless of their employment contract. He suggests that treating self-employed individuals well not only benefits their mental health but also enhances productivity and commercial outcomes. However, he also warns of potential complica...
Coping mechanisms: the ABC approach
In the Business 111 Coffee Pod or Tea Break podcast, the focus is on the mental health of self-employed individuals, sole traders, freelancers, and small business owners. The guest, Matthew Knight, provides insights into the resources and support available for mental health issues. He emphasizes that there is no one-size-fits-all solution, as everyone's situation is unique. Knight introduces the ABC of mental health for small businesses. 'A' stands for Awareness, which involves self-reflection o...
BEIS – Supporting Mental Health in the Workplace Report
Visit ResourceBritish Business Bank – Mental Health and Financial Wellbeing
Visit ResourceBusiness Debtline – Emotional and Financial Support for the Self-Employed
Visit ResourceFederation of Small Businesses (FSB) – Wellbeing Hub
Visit ResourceHealth and Safety Executive (HSE) – Work-Related Stress Guidance
Visit ResourceMental Health Foundation – Workplace Wellbeing
Visit ResourceMHFA England – Mental Health First Aid for Small Businesses
Visit ResourceMind – Mental Health at Work (Supported by Deloitte and BEIS)
Visit ResourceMindful Employer (NHS Initiative)
Visit ResourceNHS – Every Mind Matters (Public Health England)
Visit ResourceSmall Business Commissioner – Wellbeing and Resilience Resources
Visit ResourceThe Samaritans – Small Business Support Line
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