Many students taking a distance learning course will often be tempted to forge ahead at full speed without giving much consideration to reflective learning, but this can be a very useful tool, especially when learning a completely new specialism such as bookkeeping or accounting.
Working from home has (as you would imagine) a number of benefits; working in your comfy slippers and not having to think too hard about what you’re going to wear every day are certainly at the fore, but it’s not all rainbows and candyfloss!!
Conduct any research on job satisfaction and it might not come as a great surprise to see that more than half (55.6%) of the British workforce is unhappy in their jobs.
As a student learning from home, this has many benefits, but one of the drawbacks is the occasional feeling of isolation and the inability to bounce your thoughts off like-minded people; this often occurs within a classroom environment, so how do we as distance learning providers emulate that?
Training Link has won the Pauline Sparkes AAT Training Provider Award! These awards are the gold standard for all AAT training providers in the industry, and we're over the moon to have won an award at this year’s AAT Training Provider Awards. At Training Link, our AAT courses have been specifically designed...
Time management is key Exercising, socialising with friends and family, as well as making time to study are all equally as important as each other. You need to find a healthy balance, particularly when your exams are just around the corner. Take care of yourself Eating well (covered in our ‘Eating...
In order to perform at your best, you need to consider how you are fuelling your body. Eat well-balanced meals Meals with slow release carbohydrates are a good option. Some examples are oats (porridge), fresh fruits, nuts, eggs, non-starchy vegetables, sweet potatoes etc. Try to avoid skipping meals; apart from the obvious...
“Mens sana in corpore sano” is a Latin phrase, usually translated as "A healthy mind in a healthy body" and has been around since Roman times, but how does this relate to exercise? Exercise helps to oxygenate your brain and helps to release tension. It has a calming effect, helping with...
“Which calculator can I use in my exams?” is a question that gets asked many times year after year, and to be fair, it’s a great question! The choice available is as vast as it is wide (with one to suit any budget). Testing centres should provide you with a calculator...
When looking at potential careers in bookkeeping and accounting, there tends to be a wide range of opportunities, from SME’s to international business and banking, right through to self-employment. Whether a company chooses to outsource their bookkeeping and accounting services, or run them in-house, bookkeepers and accountants will always be needed. Employment...
