What's new

• Soapbox

  Why word of mouth matters

  It’s easy to think of word-of-mouth as being feel-good marketing, but thanks to my contrasting experiences at two international airports, I can report that feel-bad also has its place.

  • Published today
  • Sam Leader

• Working Smarter

  How to increase revenue using up-selling

  Up-selling and cross-selling is cheap to implement, develops customer relationships and can dramatically increase revenue. Are you taking advantage of it in your business?

  • Published yesterday
  • Louise Gorrie
  • 1 Comment

• Marketing

  Tips for self-editing and proofreading

  As most soloists can’t afford to pay a proofreader to edit their writing, the occasional typo is inevitable. However, to make sure your final copy is as good as possible, here are some tips for self-editing and proofreading.

  • Published 4 days ago
  • Mary Morel
  • 6 Comments

• Technology

  Web design for small business

  As a soloist it can be hard to find the right website solution. The Web Showroom, a 100% Australian owned and operated business, offers great website solutions and this month they are offering an exclusive 10% discount for Flying Solo readers.

• Solo Psyche

  Working styles: Profile of a soloist

  My working style is to pretty much work from anywhere: at home, in cafés, client premises, on planes, trains and in busy food halls. As my work encompasses many of my interests, I let it blend into my life more so than would be comfortable for many.

  • Published 03 September 08
  • Zern Liew
  • 6 Comments

• Soapbox

  Is social networking for us?

  Good question. After some cursory Googling it’s clear the jury’s still out on the value of online social networks. The stampede of early adopters would have us believe it’s a must-have, but is it?

  • Published 02 September 08
  • Robert Gerrish
  • 36 Comments

• Technology

  Mobile mania: Are you a nomophobe?

  Remember the monstrous mobiles we used to carry around in the late 80’s? Today’s mobile phone is a far cry from those days - now they’re faster, lighter, stronger and more convergent than ever before, but are you becoming a nomophobe?

  • Published 01 September 08
  • Andrew May
  • 7 Comments

• Working Smarter

  How to choose a role model

  A role model is someone who inspires you, whose behaviour you want to emulate. They can be a wonderful source of support, particularly for those working on their own.

  • Published 29 August 08
  • Kate James
  • 1 Comment

• Marketing

  Australia’s largest micro business conference! 17 Sept

  Flying Solo LIVE! – Australia’s first and largest conference for the solo and micro business community – is proving a hit with business. Still two weeks out, the event is on track to sell out with three quarters of the tickets already snapped up.

• Solo Psyche

  Fuel saving tips for soloists

  If you use your car in the course of running your business, to drive to clients perhaps, then the cost of petrol could be hurting your bottom line. Here are some simple, effective fuel saving tips to keep you on the road and not in the red!

  • Published 27 August 08
  • Lucinda Lions
  • 4 Comments

• Soapbox

  Confusing activity for productivity

  It’s 5.01pm on Monday 5 January, 2009. You’re on holidays sipping a beverage, enjoying a water view. You’ve got a booking for Italian at 7.30. Life is good. Then your mind drifts back to 2008. How do you feel?

  • Published 26 August 08
  • Peter Crocker
  • 12 Comments

Leader