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Unclaimed money
There's a frightening amount of money unclaimed and awaiting collection, about $458 million at last count. Are you one of the 500,000 Australians who’s owed something? Find out here. 
How to write a mission statement
This video by Dan Heath over at Fast Company shows you exactly how the mission statement of a small business goes from tasty to terrible in one brainstorming session.
Just how much are meetings costing you?
This basic, but very effective tool easily gives you the answer. Simply tell it how many people are in attendance, their daily rate and the clock starts ticking. Very, very scary! 
Any procrastinating writers here?
Thought so. This little site is a corker. Select how many words you're trying to write, your deadline and punishment mode and you'll get some pretty sharp reminders if you start to slack off. 
Need a financial health check?
Superannuation advice, budget planners and tips for saving are all on offer at the Understanding Money website. This Government operated site provides real back to basics information on how to, err, understand money. 
Font of all knowledge
Not sure what your default font should be? This site is sure to help. Simply paste in some text, choose from hundreds of different fonts and take your pick! 
Feeling demotivated?
The motivation industry has had its day in the sun. How's this for a contradictory view? Despair.com's demotivators claim to 'increase success by lowering expectations.'
Office pod
We want one. Well half a dozen, actually. These office pods have got to be the coolest little workspaces we’ve seen. They look so yummy in the garden.
18 smokin' hot business cards
If you’re just starting up or looking to redesign your business cards, here is a wealth of inspiration from our friends at Freelance Switch.
Wordle on the street
This cool free tool at www.Wordle.net generates funky looking word clouds based on your website or selected text. You can even try different colour schemes and layouts.
Hot or cold?
Stay up to date with the climate debate on this site. Great for those pro action and sceptics, it lists calls to action and dissenting voices from around the world.
Are you free?
If you struggle getting small groups of people together for a meeting, this little gizmo may help. It certainly saves on the email tennis.
Get help from the crowd
The Flying Solo forums are where you can talk and network freely. If you're looking for help, seeking a referral, or just itching to share some news or knowledge, there's a mob of supporters here.
Someone trying to empty your pockets?
SCAMwatch will help you recognise, report and protect yourself from scams that target you or your small business.
Want to get your articles out there?
ArticlePR features a free list of article submission sites or article banks, to which you can submit your articles in order for them to be distributed far and wide.
Keep it simple, silly
More often than not, a soloist’s life is about multi tasking and coping with complexity. If this sounds like you, our friends at Freelance Switch have some worthwhile tips: 10 Ways to Simplify Your Freelance Life.
Calling all Flying Solo fans!
If you're an active networker or involved in any small business groups, we'd love you to get involved in our snappy little promotional program. Find out more. 
Who's following you?
Twitter fans may like Twittersheep, which tells you which kinds of folk are following you. Give it a go! 
When it all gets too much
When it all gets too much. A big thanks to web developer, Simon for this little gem. Apparently it’s where he heads when clients drive him nuts.
Save (on) your energy
Make It Cheaper provides a free service that helps you ditch and switch energy providers. There’s a handy blog with money saving tips, too.
Have you read our manifesto?
If you've yet to read Flying Solo the book, have a read of the Soloist's Manifesto to get a feel for what it's about. Alternatively, browse some reader reviews.
Anatomy of Australia’s micro business owner
Flying Solo’s Understanding Micro Business, 2010-2011 – Australia’s largest micro business survey takes the pulse of this critical business sector. Download the results now.
Get projects over the line
If you admire 'The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People' (and who wouldn't?) and recognise you need some assistance to get over the finish line, this online goal tracker may well appeal.
Text for dummies
Ever wondered where to find that dummy text used by designers? The answer is here. Given it's a practice that's been around since the 1500s, this may not be the original source!
Impress your TED friends
There's no doubt that TED is a wonderful resource and we love it, but FORA is pretty awesome too. Enjoy a short movie with your morning tea.
Please help us spread the word!
If you enjoy your time on Flying Solo, you may like to tell others. Here are a number of ways you can do just that. The larger we get, the greater the combined wisdom. Thanks!
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Become a member
Join Flying Solo and start promoting your business in our member directory; post comments on articles and dive into the lively forum discussions. It's quick, free and easy. Join the community now!
Connect with Australian micro business
There are over a million solo & micro businesses in Australia, accounting for nearly 73% of the country’s small business sector.
Flying Solo has been the voice of Australian solo & micro business owners since 2005. No other publisher offers such a highly targeted and engaged audience.
Our weekly email newsletter goes to over 18,000 subscribers and our website attracts 90,000 visitors and 300,000+ page views per month. For a detailed analysis of our audience, read a summary of our major biannual survey, Understanding Micro Business.
Banner Advertising and Advertorials
Our newsletter and website banner advertising options include most standard ad sizes and are managed by our agency Sensis MediaSmart.
In addition to banner advertising, we also offer a paid-for advertorial option which runs like an article and includes up to 650 words and images.
Prices for banners and advertorials depend on volumes and specific bookings and tend to be bought as part of a broader advertising campaign. Typically used by larger businesses, these campaign spends are generally $3,000 or more.
For enquiries please contact Helen Stevenson from Sensis MediaSmart, via email: Helen.Stevenson@sensis.com.au or phone: (02) 8312 2130.
Solo Specials Advertising
Designed and priced to appeal to small, micro and solo businesses, Solo Specials are a low cost way to get your business message in front of Flying Solo's audience - whether on the website or in our email newsletter. Solo Specials allow for a text promotion of up to 30 words including headline, body text and an external website link. Read more, including examples and testimonials here.
Pricing and reach as follows:
- Email Solo Specials: $395+GST per send to our 18,000+ subscriber database
- Website Solo Specials: $395+GST these run within the text of 900+ articles across all categories of the Flying Solo website. Rotating with a maximum of two other advertisers, each ad will receive a minimum of 30,000 page impressions, typically over a four week period.
View examples of both options here and book online.
Member Directory Advertising
Regardless of any other advertising options you may consider, you will not want to miss a Profile Membership of our Member Directory.
For just $19.95 per month (inc GST) you'll get:
- An indexed backlink to your own site
- Priority listing in search results
- Plenty of space for business promotional text
- Photos/logos, testimonials and maps
- Member recommendations and a personalised web address
Secure your Profile Membership today.
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If you have more questions or would like to discuss any aspect of working with us, please get in touch.