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Trish Fehon specialises in creating business websites for small to medium sized businesses that bring in fresh leads, new customers and make money. Read more
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Is your free offer irresistible?
28 Jan 12Deb PilgrimSo you want to capture people’s details when they land on your website. What should you offer in return? And how can you best position it to entice people to subscribe? Read more
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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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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
Comments: 1
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: 13Explore
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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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
Comments: 0
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
Comments: 1
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: 13Startup
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
Seven tips for effective goal setting
04 Jan 12Deborah KeepIt’s a great time to set new goals. These tips for effective goal setting are based on neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) to help make your goals more lively, fun, and effective! Read more
Comments: 17
The secret to successful resolutions
02 Jan 12Jayne TancredChoosing a New Year’s resolution is easy, but for them to stick you need to ask: did you make a wish or a commitment? Read more
Comments: 24Marketing
- 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!
- Send sales through the roof using social proof
- Why freebies boost sales
- The hottest debates of 2011
- Four tips for magic messages that multiply business
- Video: How to ask for testimonials
- Podcast: What Facebook personal ads have to do with marketing
- Win! More customers
- Responding to negative feedback online
Is your free offer irresistible?
28 Jan 12Deb PilgrimSo you want to capture people’s details when they land on your website. What should you offer in return? And how can you best position it to entice people to subscribe? Read more
Comments: 1Work smart
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
Comments: 1
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: 13
Choosing a business advisor
12 Jan 12Sue HirstLiterally thousands of people offer business advice; some are fantastic and some are dreadful. This article will help you find a great advisor and work with them effectively. Read more
Comments: 3Live smart
- Why perfection sucks
- Self-fulfilling prophecies: What story are you telling?
- We are the soul traders
- Setting boundaries: Work-life balance or work-life blend?
- Your number one priority
- You shouldn’t keep it a secret
- Keep calm and carry on
- 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
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
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: 1
Noel Ranger is out of the office
23 Dec 11Noel RangerTis the season of the email auto responder. Here’s what’s going in my festive message this year, you are most welcome to model yours on my inspiring words. Your clients will love you for it. Read more
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What to do with too many emails
22 Dec 11Heather CoxFrom e-bills to loyalty program messages, notes from friends and business requests, it can be difficult to wade through email and attend to the important stuff, but your computer can do the hard work for you. Read more
Comments: 0Finance
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
Comments: 0
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
Comments: 3
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. 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.
