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I’m in this business for:
66% - The long haul
3% - The shortest time possible
30% - As long as I enjoy it
Latest in Live smart
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
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How soloists can make the best music
10 Jan 12Robert GerrishA couple of months ago I witnessed an incredible performance of a group of musicians performing songs I thought I knew. We can do the same with our work. Read more
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The resolution solution
03 Jan 12Sam Leader80% of resolutions are broken within a month, or so we’re told. How do you go about making sticky resolutions? Here’s my solution. Read more
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Your number one priority
17 Dec 11Joanne PriorSoloists are very busy people and lots of us need to take better care of our number one priority, by exercising and eating more healthily, for example. But where do you have the time and energy to do that? Read more
Comments: 4
You shouldn’t keep it a secret
06 Dec 11Robert GerrishThere you are, blissfully working away with no boss, no timekeeper and your own unique sense of personal style, deeply immersed in the joys of solitude. But are you forgetting someone? Read more
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We are the soul traders
22 Nov 11Peter CrockerDescribing a ‘typical’ solo business owner is like trying to describe an ‘average’ person. But as diverse as we are, those in the flourishing soloist movement share many tribal similarities. Read more
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Lessons we can learn from mumpreneurs
20 Oct 11Sara HowardMumpreneurs seem to have a natural ability for juggling family and work. What can they teach us about running efficient and flexible businesses? Read more
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Uncovering your business values
14 Sep 11Deborah KeepDo you ever find yourself doing something despite the fact you don’t really want to? Or putting something off that you know should be a priority? Here we help you uncover your business values. Read more
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Staying productive during stressful times
23 Jun 10Tristan BoydWouldn't it be great to spring out of bed and get to work every day feeling fresh, exuding energy and smiling with confidence because your business is succeeding and you love your job? Read more
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Comments: 44 - Coping with chaos: A moving story
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We are the soul traders
22 Nov 11Peter CrockerDescribing a ‘typical’ solo business owner is like trying to describe an ‘average’ person. But as diverse as we are, those in the flourishing soloist movement share many tribal similarities. Read more
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- Get motivated: Seven tips to boost morale
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Flexible working hours: The end of weekends?
16 Jun 08Sam LeaderIn a slew of Friday emails to our lovely contributors, I signed off with ‘Have a great weekend.’ I have since realised it’s a bit of a silly thing to say to a soloist with our flexible working hours. 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.
