In Australia in 1997 there were fewer than 300,000 soloists. Today the number has exploded to more than 900,000, a trend that is mirrored in the US and UK.
With over 72% of Australian small businesses run by a staff of one, it’s no wonder the solo movement has been dubbed the ‘modern business revolution.’
But just who are the people behind these small businesses of one? What do they do?
That is what you’ll discover in this section.
Debbie, who runs a Boutique Speaker Bureau, gets a kick out of Tae Kwon Do. What's more, her partner is a ninja... a Corporate one, apparently.
Web designer David loves to switch his mobile to silent when he has the chance, in fact secretly he wouldn't mind if it his phone were to go up in flames.
Karen loves the positive feedback she gets for good customer service. But when necessary, she's not afraid of saying no.
Textiles is not only Kim's profession, it's also her obsession. She is also a dab hand at inventing ice-cream flavours...
Policy Analyst Donna is an optimist who loves art and nature almost as much as she loathes flat pack furniture.
In her school days, Margaret went from 'quiet little girl' to rock band member. Today she's a mentor with, we expect, lots to share...
If Image Advisor Helen came across fat-free Tim Tams, she'd get on one of her three phones to tell everyone about it.
Science expert Jess Tyler is loving solo life. Just don't ask her to go without the Internet for a month...
Having organised fireworks to go off on the Sydney Harbour Bridge, it's unlikely you'd find an event that would phase Jill.
The decision to fly solo is not always one that's taken quickly. Ron Bloom made the leap at 67, proving that it's better late than never.
Meet August's soloist, Louise Nade. As a toy designer, it must help that Louise thinks of herself as a big kid.
Introducing the segment where we find out more about you lot. To kick off, meet iPod fanatic and man in black, Greg Masters.
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