Contributors

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Brad Anderson is a freelance Graphic Designer from Brisbane, Australia. Brad Anderson Creates provides innovative creative design work for print, web and digital content.

Linda Anderson is a Certified Professional Coach dedicated to helping people live bold and rewarding lives. Linda has an energetic and direct style of coaching which suits people who like to be challenged.

Ben Angel is the author of the step-by-step marketing companion, Sleeping Your Way to The Top in Business. He specializes in answering the question, "Why are your prospects purchasing from your competitors instead of you!"

Joh Baker-Dowdell owns Strawberry Communications, a writing and public relations consultancy specialising in helping businesses tell their story. Services include articles, copywriting, case studies, press releases, media liaison and PR strategy.

Emma Bannister is the founder of Presentation Studio and if it can be done in PowerPoint, Emma knows how to do it! Emma runs presentation design & technical workshops to maximise PowerPoints potential and deliver winning presentations.

Stacey Barr is a specialist in performance measurement, helping micro and small business owners to move their business results from where they are, to where they want them to be, using powerful, transformational measures.

Linda Bayada, coach, consultant and facilitator, aims to increase profits and productivity through the development of our young and emerging leaders in our SMEs.

Julia Bickerstaff is a business strategy, pricing and productivity expert. She helps people improve the profitability of their businesses through the re-design of the work they do and the way they do it.

Jen Bishop is the Director of Content&Copy Australia, and conducts LinkedIn Strategy workshops around Australia. If you want more info on what others thought about the workshops, visit my recommendations @ http://au.linkedin.com/in/jenniferleebishop

Monique Bock is a Financial Accountant with Jet Bookkeeping and is passionate about helping small businesses become more organised with their books and enjoys showing them how to read valuable information from their monthly accounts. .

Tristan Boyd is a website and internet marketing specialist. Through his business, Boyd Design, he provides cost effective and powerful solutions to SMEs and soloists.

Jeremy Britton is an active Financial Planner who believes that investing is for everyone. He donates resources to any investment student who wants to learn.

Sally Bruce is on a mission to teach people to reduce stress levels by slowing down and connecting with nature. She balances her working life between two of her passions - Aromatherapy and Acting.

Peter J Cahill is a successful Melbourne based Property Entrepreneur. He is a Valuer and Registered Builder and has a special interest in empowering and helping others to be successful.

Brad Callaughan is a specialist in taxation, accounting and business advisory. He is the managing director of Callaughan Partners that was formed to deliver and exceed client’s expectations, whilst charging upfront fees.

Peter Chaly, the Managing Director of SmartINK, is an accomplished technical writer, business writer, copywriter, marketing and events specialist, and author.

Jill Chivers helps entrepreneurs to conjure up their own media magic and also runs the world’s first online membership program for women who shop too much and want to stop.

Gary Chow is a plain English copywriter who helps businesses develop website content, marketing collateral and corporate publications. He specialises in writing investment prospectuses for the financial services and superannuation industries.

Barb Clews is a skilled copywriter and editor. She writes in plain language and believes material for print and the web should be clear, concise and user-friendly.

Heather Cox has worked with asp for over 5 years wtih roles in technical support and marketing. She enjoys problem solving and helping people achieve mobility and productivity through technology, and is an Associate of the Australian Computer Society.

Lisa Crocker is an experienced website content manager, editor, proofreader and researcher. She has been providing editorial support to Flying Solo for a couple of years.

Peter Crocker is a director of Flying Solo responsible for the areas of marketing and advertising. He is a business copywriter specialising in websites, videos and marketing communications.

Charles Cuninghame is a copywriting expert and marketing trouble-shooter who helps business owners and marketing managers whose websites aren't delivering as many customer enquiries as they would like.

Sue Currie is a business educator and speaker on personal branding through image and media. Sue’s strategies help boost your public profile and increase profits by enhancing your professional image and building brand visibility.

Troy Dean is is a self-taught web developer, voice over artist and musician. He has studied small business management and has run his own business for over ten years.

Russell Dymond is an educational provider who also offers his marketing consultancy services to businesses wanting to establish a robust position, and genuine competitive advantage in the market place.

Chris Eccleston is the Principal Consultant at Green Solutions Marketing, an Australian owned end-to-end green marketing and communications company experienced in bringing green brands to life, or rejuvenating existing sustainable products and services.

Matthew Edwards is an expert on importing from China and understanding how to do business with China. Along with his business partner Tim Davies, at Silk Road Consultants they strive to help small to medium businesses import from China successfully. 

Peter Fehon is a Business Coach with a difference. He has run his own Accounting Practice for 30 years, and has been coaching people all that time. He is now teaching other Accountants to do the same.

Steve Ford has found his passion in affiliate marketing. His aim is to bring affiliate marketing into every businesses online marketing strategy.

Jack Fraenkel is a business improver and people developer with a flair for customer service who passionately believes that service intensive companies tend to invest in employee success first.

Pauline Ferguson consults with people in their home or workplace to identify the toxins which are potentially causing illness. She promotes good health by finding a balance between nature and today's lifestyle.

Robert Gerrish is Flying Solo’s managing director and founder and works as a business coach, professional speaker, business commentator and consultant. He’s the co-author of Flying Solo – How to go it alone in business.

Amanda Gonzalez designs and copywrites simple, effective websites for small businesses - without the fluff or jargon.

Louise Gorrie is all things web. Her business, BlackMax Media, helps other businesses define and achieve their online goals using a holistic approach to website development, online marketing and search engine optimisation.

Ellen Gray is the founder of LetterLegend, a business which is solely committed to helping small businesses with their written communication.

Peter Griffin believes informative and genuine newsletter are the most powerful marketing tool. He helps small businesses get their newsletter started - even if they only have a few dollars a month and just a few contacts!

Gary Griffiths is a small business marketing expert dedicated to helping small business owners live the life they deserve.

Michele Hackshall is a copywriter and technical writer with over 12 years’ experience writing marketing material for some of Australia’s most prominent brands. She’s written everything from postcards to books.

Scott Handsaker is a Director of website development company Hugeobject. Based in Melbourne, Scott specialises in developing in-depth Internet strategies for his clients.

Donna Hanson specialises in computer and technology related education for business and corporate users. Her company provides customised training and resources to help users understand and increase their knowledge of computer related technology.

Alan Hargreaves has spent 35 years in finance and business consulting. His private equity and advisory services span IT, media, property, finance, and retail. He is author of the management book, Recharge, published by John Wiley & Sons.

Robyn Haydon is a proposal strategist and writer and the author of The Shredder Test – The Australian Guide to Writing Winning Proposals.

Gary Hecht works as an IT Consultant and provides technology solutions to the SME market in Melbourne, Australia.

Sue Henry is an Australian networking expert, public speaker and author (Network or Perish and Accelerate). Her strategies and ideas assist you in achieving your business goals in a practical and easy way.

Megan Hills is a freelance writer and editor who enjoys helping others be engaging and understood. Through her marketing, publicity and graphic design nous, she can maximise the power of what you want to communicate to the people you want to reach.

Sue Hirst is the founder of CAD partners (also known as ‘CFO On-Call’), a team of Financial Controllers who can help business owners grow their business safely.

Sara Howard runs Writers Australia, a group of experienced copywriters who help businesses of all sizes get their message across clearly, and persuasively.

Roz Howland, the Productivity Professional runs programmes that will increase productivity in any business. Roz is based in Brisbane, and travels regularly to share her passion and expertise with businesses all over Australia.

Grant Hyman is a specialist Sales Consultant whose company, Sales Central, is dedicated to maximising the sales successes of clients by assisting in the areas of Training, Recruiting, Automation, Motivational Speaking and Coaching.

Deborah Jackson of Easy Marketing to Get Clients and author of 'Easy Marketing for Women' is devoted to teaching self-employed independent professionals, solo-entrepreneurs, and small business owners how to consistently attract ideal clients.

Ellen Jackson is a consultant psychologist specialising in people at work. She is also co-author of Turning 30: How to Get the Life You Really Want.

Connor James is the Compliance Manager at Permitz Group Pty Ltd. With extensive experience in compliance across a number of industries, Connor now focuses on competitions and promotions run by businesses.

Kate James works with creative people to help them clarify the best direction for their small business. She also teaches a mainstream form of meditation and has created a range of relaxation MP3s.

Caroline Jenkins is writing and communications specialist. Through Writewords, she helps businesses make their voice heard with quality, consistent writing and communications.

Amanda Jesnoewski is is the owner of Velocity Media + Communications and a mum to two small children. Every day she juggles an iPhone and a nappy bag, clients and a toddler, a laptop and a baby, telephones and tantrums.

Nicky Jurd is a friendly geek who provides business owners with a plain English approach to the web. She runs a full service web-development firm in sunny Cairns, and writes about effective small business websites through her blog.

Matthew Keath is one half of FrontBox, and is a passionate advocate for social networking for business. He lives in Melbourne with his young son and partner.

Deborah Keep runs training events and coaching that use NLP at their core, a powerful yet simple tool that helps create new levels of performance and results in any area of personal or business development.

Patrina Kerr is co-founder of Consulting WorX, an online services marketplace that provides a platform for businesses to connect with freelance consultants for business projects.

Michelle Kvello is is a finance and business strategy expert and founder of Lantern Partners. She works with businesses to clarify their options and set goals allowing them to move forward and grow with confidence.

David Lawrence has been planning and building effective websites for business since 1997. He is one of the founders of The Web Showroom, a 100% Australian owned company that provides small businesses with an easy way to own a professional website.

Sam Leader is a director of Flying Solo and its editor. She is the co-author of Flying Solo - How to go it alone in business.

Diane Lee is a teacher, writer & editor, who specialises in training, development and communications. Her mission is to encourage better ways of communicating with each other in the workplace, so that interactions are quality interactions.

Zern Liew helps his clients build beautiful businesses by practically innovating across their Branding, Communications, Processes and Systems.

Lucinda Lions is a professional writer/copywriter who specialises in writing persuasively in order to turn your readers into customers, and your browsers into buyers.

Gina Lofaro aka the wordmistress is an Internet specialist who combines copywriting with social media, marketing and networking skills for clients' success. Her unique concept, The Loop is an exclusive value-add resources service for clients..

Ingrid Louise has a passion for business that is both infectious and inspiring. Her clients benefit from her extensive range of business skills and knowledge, which she generously shares as she encourages practical business success.

Philippa Lowe knows PR isn’t rocket science. Getting publicity for your business is not as scary or as difficult as you think! Use DIY publicity to boost your profile, attract customers, generate more income and do business more easily.

Jo Macdermott offers practical tips for business owners on all matters related to marketing.

Danielle MacInnis thinks like a customer and creates insightful, practical marketing strategies for small businesses.

Sholto Macpherson is the editor of BoxFreeIT, a news and reviews website about cloud computing software for small business. He is passionate about helping businesses save money and improve the way they work by moving to the cloud.

Andrew May is considered Australia's leading expert on performance and productivity. He is a corporate speaker, business coach and bestselling author of Flip the Switch.

Aidan McCarthy is A Google Advertising Professional and Director of Search Engine Marketing @ Magicdust, a web design company in Mona Vale (on Sydney's Northern Beaches) specialising in small business.

Karen McCreadie has written over 20 books including a step by step guide called How to Write a Book in 33 Days.

Kim McGuinness is founder of Network Central and the Businesswomen’s Breakfast Series. She is also co-author of Network or Perish. Network Central provides networking and support for businesspeople in most areas of their busy lives.

Scott McKenzie loves to see businesses evolve with Google Apps as they pull down the barriers between them and customers. As a former business lawyer and holding a business masters, its the organisational benefits of Google Apps that really fire him up.

Ron McLean MBA, FAIM, CSP is an international speaker and author, strategist and consultant to leading businesses on Service Excellence, Motivation, Leadership, People and Performance.

Jodie McLeod is the editor of Flying Solo. She is also a freelance journalist, copywriter and editor.

Katie McMurray is passionate about business publicity. She runs media campaigns for major events, business owners and business books.

Tony Melvin is the MD of Chan & Naylor Australia - the industry leader in areas of asset protection, tax minimisation and self-managed superannuation.They believe that simple, applicable education is the best method of dissemination for soloists.

Karen Moloney helps set up and moderate Flying Solo's growing webinar program. She is also the founder of The eLearning eXperts and works with clients to create engaging and effective online learning solutions at an affordable price.

Lou Mooney is the General Manager and founding partner of Abundant Media. She is an experienced television producer possessing an abundance of business, public relations and account management skills. She also loves Italy, her dog Rupert and Q&A.

David Moore is Principal PC Wrangler at I Hate My PC. He helps people overcome the frustrations of technology and get on with it.

Mark Moore is the Director of Excelerated Performance International. He helps people to close the skills and knowledge gaps that they face, much faster, and manage themselves more effectively in order to achieve their business goals.

Robert Moorman is the creative director of Hunting With Pixels. Hunting With Pixels specialises in no nonsense social media strategy and online video production for small and medium businesses.

Karen Morath of M Power consults, trains, speaks and coaches in public relations, personal effectiveness, life balance and all things empowering.

Mary Morel, The M Factor, works with individuals and organisations to improve their writing (grammar, reports, board papers etc.)

Peter Morgan is a Personal and Business Coach, Group Facilitator and Trainer who is dedicated to creating a life he loves and inspiring others to do so too!

Karen Morris specialises in business to business communications using clear, straightforward language to deliver the right message directly to an audience.

Paul J. Morris is an information systems strategist. This incredible title means that he helps businesses become more efficient at what they do while keeping them on track with their goals.

Sean Morriss provides a range of general insurance solutions and services to small businesses. He runs his own business as an authorised representative of Insurance Advisernet Australia, one of Australia’s largest general insurance brokers.

Thomas Murrell MBA CSP is an inspiring, engaging and authentic keynote speaker, author and business mentor with a passion for helping others harness their full potential.

Michael Neaylon is a brand, marketing and sales coach, speaker, and author of the book 'True Brand Toolkit: How to Bring in Big Money For Your Small Business.'

Summer Nelson is a strategic sales & communication specialist. Her passion is helping people change their lives for the better.

Yesim Nicholson is a small business Marketing mentor.

Melissa Norfolk is an Internet expert who speaks to business, school and community groups about online marketing, email newsletters, effective use of the Internet, finding what you need online and Internet safety.

Dan Norris is obsessed with dominating the web and passionate about helping people who are keen to learn. Dan's motto is 'no secrets' and happily shares everything he knows about the web on his blog.

Ricky Nowak works with top performing individuals and teams in developing their communication, leadership and presentation techniques to ensure higher productivity & results. She specialises in Conference Presentations, Personal Coaching & Training.

Allison O'Neill is the author of The Boss Benchmark - a book about how to be an amazing boss. Allison also writes a self growth blog called "Live Knowing This".

Kath O'Sullivan is a writer, editor and facilitator who helps people find their authentic voice and use it to tell the stories of who they are.

Lissanne Oliver is a Professional Organiser, Trainer, Author and TV presenter who helps organise people’s space. She is the best-selling author of "SORTED! the ultimate guide to organising your life - once and for all" (Hardie Grant Books).

Rosemary Osborne works with you to enhance and support your professional and quality image through your written documents. We write to make you right.

Maria Pantalone works with individuals and businesses to improve their communication skills so that they can professionally present their products and services with maximum impact. She specialises in assisting businesses improve their people performance by providing them with tools to communicate more effectively.

Dean Parker combines 15 years of marketing experience with a Masters of Marketing degree to help small/medium business owners maximise their profit.

Gabriel Perera is a Generation X health and wellness expert with a solid business track record who helps Australians revolutionise their health, naturally.

Deb Pilgrim works specifically with woman entrepreneurs who want to take their business from ordinary to extraordinary. She does this by taking them through a step-by-step process that teaches them how to consistently grow their business.

Colin Porter is an entrepreneur and managing director of CreditorWatch. His passion is helping businesses minimise their risk to bad debt and protect their bottom line.

Jacqui Prior is the director of Mark My Words Trademark Services Pty Ltd and brings with her 13 years experience in dealing with Australian & International trademark matters - affordably and professionally.

Joanne Prior is the #1 Specialist who will help you truly understand how to think, how to eat and how to move in order to achieve the greatest weight loss you're capable of.

Greg Pritchard is dedicated to making your software and systems contribute to your business bottom line. He founded Dedication Group, an IT & Management Consultancy helping companies deliver on their IT Strategies.

Michael Quinn has over 25 years experience as a Chartered Accountant and practising Lawyer. Michael understands the high and lows of running a business and sustaining a good work/life balance and believes strongly in sharing his wisdom and experience.

Noel Ranger is a real Australian soloist operating a professional service business. Basically, if you pay his hourly rate he’ll pretty much do whatever.

John Raymond is a coach and trainer who helps people manage people. His aim is that his work will help you to love your work and those important people around you will love the way you work too.

Craig Reid is The Process Ninja. He helps organisations large and small to reach their potential by improving their processes and procedures. His mission is to save the world, one process at a time...

Tim Reid is the original Ideas Guy having founded the business in 2003. He believes all businesses today must 'innovate or depreciate' and runs innovations workshops nationally to help them do just that.

Emma Rhoades owns Diva Promotions and specialises in providing marketing and advertising information to small and solo business owners.

Katie Roberts is a Career Consultant who specialises in helping people identify their ideal career. This year she launched her first web based career assessment for people looking for a career change.

Rhys Roberts is a commercial accountant who provides the range of services a CFO typically provides to a larger business. He will help you implement financial systems, run your accounts department and provide the information you need to improve the performance of your business.

Zoe Routh is a Success Coach for Business Owners. She specialises in productivity and mindset makeovers to boost passion, purpose and profit.

Michael Sharkey is a digital strategist and industry commentator who specialises in online marketing.

Madeleine Shaw is an executive coach who helps people flourish - sustainably.

Philip Shaw a director and founder of CleverClicks, an online marketing company passionate about helping small businesses use the phenomenal power of the internet to boost their sales.

Carl Sherriff is a cartoonist and specialises in producing memorable business presentations with a dash of humour.

Bronwyn Simmonds is a specialist in creating visual excellence. A graphic designer by nature and heart, she endeavors to provide design solutions that will wow your customers.

Heather Smith is a Chartered Certified Accountant, MYOB and XERO Consultant & Professional Speaker. Described as engaging, entertaining, honest, funny and relevant, Heather is available to present on all matters small business at your next conference.

Lara Solomon is the Chief Rabbit at Social Rabbit, she is very passionate about businesses using social media to get results. Social Rabbit offers hands on workshops, social media coaching and consulting for businesses.

David Solomon works with women entrepreneurs who are spread too thin and “doing it all” with little or no support. He helps make their business work for them so they have time for themselves, their families & their passions.

Yaro Starak is an online marketing and Internet business specialist. He enjoys working with and teaching other soloists how to use the Internet as a business tool.

Richard Stewart is a small business enthusiast with qualifications in law and accounting. As a practising lawyer, Richard provides legal and business advisory services designed specifically to meet the needs of micro and small businesses..

Jayne Tancred is Concierge of the Flying Solo forum and helps to edit our contributor articles.

Marcus Tarrant is the creator of HyperQuestions. The single biggest mistake founders make when creating a business plan: "they start with a document rather than a proven planning process". Marcus created HyperQuestions to address this issue.

Michael Terceiro is a trade practices lawyer with 15 years specialist expertise. He has advised on consumer protection law, competition law, mergers, franchising, unconscionable conduct, and product safety.

David Thomas is a global networker, facilitator, speaker and entrepreneur with a passion for identifying, uncovering and creating business and investment opportunities in new emerging markets.

Kathie M. Thomas is the founder of A Clayton's Secretary, a Virtual Assistant Network with members in many countries. Dedicated to teaching others about business on the web, she is a multiple award winner, with 30 years' experience in her field.

Megan Tough runs Complete Potential, a company that helps businesses solve their strategy and people problems. She loves being a solopreneur, and when she doesn't have her nose to the grindstone, is fulfilling her other passion of fitness and health.

Kate Tribe enables decision makers with limited time and resources to be clear-headed about the direction of their business. Drive change through meaningful data that solves the puzzle of understanding your tribe.

Jess Tyler is passionate about helping innovators find their voice and about helping clever organisations to create their own marketing rules.

Jo Ucukalo is a complaints expert and CEO of Handle My Complaint, a commercial dispute resolution service. Her mission is to assist businesses in eradicating complaints. Her expertise can turn a complaint into a positive business experience.

Alicia Vaughn is a trainer that specialises in corporate workshops that empower staff to become better managers, trainers and presenters. Her aim is to increase organisational health by encouraging companies to invest in growing their staff.

Karl Veitch is a partner with Bates Cosgrave, a chartered accountancy firm in North Sydney. With extensive experience across issues that small business owners face, Karl's goal is to ensure business owners set up and grow their businesses with the right foundations.

Zoe Warne is co-founder of August and focused on all things digital - from social media to developing online strategies with business savvy.

Trevor Weeding works in the media industry and has an affinity for SME's and the challenges they face.

Trish Weston works with individuals and groups who wish to bring balance, purpose, and peace of mind to their lives. She also loves art, country livin’ and wants the whole world to adopt the four-hour day.

Kathryn Williams is a business and finance consultant who has worked in Europe and Australia. Expert in transforming ideas into action, and sustainable benefits, she works alongside management to improve operational performance and profitability.

Richard Woodward works with individuals, teams and organisations helping them become effective at developing business. His key focus is working with organisations seeking sponsorship and funding and businesses looking to attract more clients.

Justin Zachan runs Jazz Design, a digital consultancy that specialises in providing creative thinking to develop innovative online and digital strategies and solutions. Justin also has a strong interest in health and lifestyle.

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