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Paula Durrant is a tax accountant for small to medium businesses, and high income individuals. Read more
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Podcast: How to use blogging for your business
04 Feb 12Tim Reid and Luke MoultonIn this podcast discover how to make blogging a part of your marketing arsenal. Read more
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Introduction to cloud computing
03 Feb 12Rhys RobertsProponents argue that cloud computing will deliver wonderful productivity gains at low costs. So what is it, and could it be useful for your business? Read more
Comments: 3
How to hit the headlines
02 Feb 12Caroline JenkinsYou’ve perfected the content for your brochure, blog, newsletter or media release, now it’s time to craft a headline that stands out and draws your readers into your message. Read more
Comments: 1
What’s your story?
01 Feb 12Sara HowardA week at a creative writing festival in Ubud got me thinking about the parallels between good copywriting and the craft of storytelling. Read more
Comments: 9
"Time for a change around here."
31 Jan 12Sam LeaderIf you feel hungry for a change within your current solo venture, it could be time for a radical reassessment of your strengths. Here’s how it’s worked for me. Read more
Comments: 9Explore
Flying Solo's Business Class: Expose yourself!
26 Dec 11 | AdvertorialBusiness Class is Flying Solo's premium membership. It's packed with exclusive benefits and exposure for your business. All for just $19.95/month with no contracts and a money-back guarantee. Read more
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Introduction to cloud computing
03 Feb 12Rhys RobertsProponents argue that cloud computing will deliver wonderful productivity gains at low costs. So what is it, and could it be useful for your business? Read more
Comments: 3
How to hit the headlines
02 Feb 12Caroline JenkinsYou’ve perfected the content for your brochure, blog, newsletter or media release, now it’s time to craft a headline that stands out and draws your readers into your message. Read more
Comments: 1
What’s your story?
01 Feb 12Sara HowardA week at a creative writing festival in Ubud got me thinking about the parallels between good copywriting and the craft of storytelling. Read more
Comments: 9
"Time for a change around here."
31 Jan 12Sam LeaderIf you feel hungry for a change within your current solo venture, it could be time for a radical reassessment of your strengths. Here’s how it’s worked for me. Read more
Comments: 9Startup
Maximising your free Flying Solo membership
23 Jan 12Whether you’re new to Flying Solo or already a member, chances are you’re not aware of all the benefits of free membership. Here’s a guide to the basics. Read more
How to make 2012 your best year yet
08 Nov 11Robert GerrishRight now we’re turning our attention to the year ahead and we’ve decided 2012 will be Flying Solo’s best yet. Here’s what we’re going to do. Read more
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Workers’ compensation obligations for home-based staff
03 Nov 11Richard StewartYou might be surprised to learn that if you employ staff that work from home, you could be liable for workers’ compensation if they’re injured. Do you know your workers' compensation obligations? Read more
Comments: 2Marketing
- Five tips to help your sales letter get opened
- Six simple ways to transform your business
- A better way to sell in 2012
- Doing business Vanuatu style
- Our bestseller is back! Bigger, bolder & fully updated...
- Podcast: Twitter. Your offer. Domain leasing. Starting a small business.
- So you think you’re an expert?
- Flying Solo's Business Class: Expose yourself!
- Why freebies boost sales
- The hottest debates of 2011
- Four tips for magic marketing messages that multiply business
- Video: How to ask for testimonials
- Podcast: What Facebook personal ads have to do with marketing
How to hit the headlines
02 Feb 12Caroline JenkinsYou’ve perfected the content for your brochure, blog, newsletter or media release, now it’s time to craft a headline that stands out and draws your readers into your message. Read more
Comments: 1Work smart
"Time for a change around here."
31 Jan 12Sam LeaderIf you feel hungry for a change within your current solo venture, it could be time for a radical reassessment of your strengths. Here’s how it’s worked for me. Read more
Comments: 9
Soloist success in uncertain times
26 Jan 12Deborah JacksonThe media may be talking about economic doom and gloom but there’s still money to be made and it’s still possible for a soloist business to thrive. Read more
Comments: 1
Business lessons from rock and roll
25 Jan 12Robert MoormanI didn’t know it at the time, but spending years in a rock and roll band proved instrumental in turning me into an entrepreneur. Here’s what I learned from the experience. Read more
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When golden ducks kill the golden goose
24 Jan 12Peter CrockerDo you struggle to get runs on the board for your business under the relentless barrage of distractions? It happens to the very best. Read more
Comments: 13Live smart
- Keep calm and carry on
- We are the soul traders
- The importance of playing
- Note to self: Man up! Your regrets lie waiting.
- Lessons we can learn from mumpreneurs
- Why mystery matters
- Uncovering your business values
- Why your heart should rule your head
- Pausing the soundtrack of struggle
- What’s the universe telling you?
- Help! I need somebody.
- Work life balance: It’s a dog’s day
- Dream or details: where’s your focus?
Risky business
17 Jan 12Jayne TancredWhile I’m starting the New Year with excited optimism, a friend facing redundancy is wondering how he’ll support his children. Read more
Comments: 25Tech
Podcast: How to use blogging for your business
04 Feb 12Tim Reid and Luke MoultonIn this podcast discover how to make blogging a part of your marketing arsenal. Read more
Comments: 0
Introduction to cloud computing
03 Feb 12Rhys RobertsProponents argue that cloud computing will deliver wonderful productivity gains at low costs. So what is it, and could it be useful for your business? Read more
Comments: 3
Content marketing for small business
11 Jan 12Danielle MacInnisIn an environment that’s overloaded with marketing messages, content marketing could help you stand out from the crowd. So what is it and how might you use it? Read more
Comments: 1Finance
Creating a credit policy
27 Jan 12Colin PorterEvery time you provide goods or services before you receive payment, you’re extending credit to another party. Having a credit policy in place will help make sure you get paid. Read more
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Profitability and cash flow checklist
19 Jan 12Brad CallaughanProfitability and cash flow are everything in business. What can you do to improve yours? This handy checklist is sure to give you some areas to think about. Read more
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What to do when the money dries up
14 Jan 12Joanne PriorWhat steps do you take when your bank balance is shockingly low? Here’s how to survive a situation whereby not only do you come out of it in one piece, but you come out of it on top. Read more
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When customers don’t pay: going to court
07 Dec 11Colin PorterWhen all other strategies fail to get a debtor to pay up, you may need to take the dispute to court. Here’s what you need to know about going to court. Read more
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Small Business is Australia's fastest growing sector – this business community site was created for those running a small business of one to five people. Here the solo and micro business owner will find small business forums, a small business directory, free resources, help, tips and advice on: starting a small business; working smarter when working from home; effective small business marketing; small business networking; the solo psyche; staying balanced as a small business owner; small business technology advice and small business finance tips.
