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Live smart | Working alone

In this section, fellow soloists share what they love and hate about being self employed, as well as providing tips and tricks on how to get the most out of working alone.

From balancing work freedom and discipline and coping with the loneliness of working alone to survival tips for working from home and the benefits of having an unofficial business support team, you’ll find a range of insightful articles about the pros and cons of self employment.


Tools for micro business teams

26 Mar 13 | Sam Leader

With six of us working remotely much of the time, it can be tricky to maintain a sense of unity within the Flying Solo team. As the ‘mum’ of the FS family, I’m in charge of making the team feel connected and I have a few tricks to make this happen. Read more

Comments: 6

Switch on Community Membership

04 Mar 13

After months of planning we’re thrilled to bring you a new membership offering designed to connect you with clients and other small businesses, develop new skills and make working on your business easy. Read more

Working from home: cons and cures

27 Nov 12 | Jodie McLeod

Doing business from home works a treat for most of us. But there are pitfalls for the unaware. Luckily, they’re easy to avoid. Read more

Comments: 14

You shouldn’t keep it a secret

06 Dec 11 | Robert Gerrish

There 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

Comments: 18

We are the soul traders

22 Nov 11 | Peter Crocker

Describing 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

Comments: 62

Celebrating success – soloist style

03 May 11 | Jayne Tancred

Working on your own raises many challenges, not the least of which is handling the highs and lows without having anyone around to share them with. Read more

Comments: 41

Small is the new big

15 Jun 10 | Sam Leader

Whenever I’ve seen soloists tout their business in an overly corporate style, it’s made me want to weep. But never more so than now. Here’s why. Read more

Comments: 27

Getting feedback: Why every soloist needs a bouncer

24 May 10 | Lucinda Lions

In the rough and tumble world of the soloist, it’s important to have protection from the biggest threat to your business: you. Yes, it’s time you got a bouncer! Read more

Comments: 8

Coping with isolation

24 Sep 09 | Robert Gerrish

In this video I talk with prolific writer & small business expert, Andrew Griffiths. He shares tips to handle the dreaded feeling of isolation that can permeate our work. Using experiences from the big end of town, Andrew shares some practical advice. Read more

Comments: 3

Preventing professional isolation

14 May 09 | Roz Howland

Outsiders may wonder how you can feel isolated when you've got clients and suppliers to talk to and the family upstairs. But professional isolation is a soloist’s occupational hazard. Read more

Comments: 21

Ever pondered pulling the pin?

05 Jun 08 | Karen Morath

There were many days when I was a full time solo business owner that I thought I would pull the pin, throw in the towel, get a proper job and really do something with my life. Read more

Comments: 11

Are soloists just corporate misfits?

08 May 08 | Karen Morath

Since trading in being a full time soloist to become an institutional employee, I have been reflecting on why I decided to fly solo in the first place and wondering whether soloists are just corporate misfits. Read more

Comments: 19

The soloist’s business support team

28 Feb 08 | Trish Weston

How many of us would achieve what we do without our partners, friends, peers, family and pets who make up our unofficial business support team? It's time these silent partners got due thanks for the part they play in making our businesses a success. Read more

Comments: 5

The downside of being your own boss

04 Feb 08 | Peter Crocker

You stroll into your boss’ office, flick your resignation letter nonchalantly onto the desk and explain precisely what they can do with their stinking job. Then you swan out to cheers of your workmates. Or so goes the fantasy of being your own boss. Read more

Comments: 31

The best things about being my own boss

09 Sep 07 | Trish Weston

I bounced out of bed this morning. No alarm clock, no “just five more minutes”. It was my first day of freedom after spending eight months working for someone else and I am once again able to appreciate the great things about being my own boss. Read more

Comments: 16

How to overcome boredom when working alone

30 Jul 07 | Sam Leader

Working alone, means soloists need to know how to overcome boredom if their business is to prosper. Not being able to cope with being alone is one of the key reasons solo businesses fail, plus it puts people off going it alone in the first place. Read more

Comments: 25

Small business versus solo business

24 May 07 | Jess Tyler

Recently I went from solo business to small business and back again to solo life. It's been an interesting experience and one that's reacquainted me with my inner solopreneur – thank goodness! Read more

Comments: 10

Celebrating Christmas solo

08 Dec 06 | Linda Anderson

Celebrations are an important part of life, but are there ways of enjoying the festive season if there's only you in the office? Absolutely! Read more

Comments: 13

The Solopreneurs' DNA

07 Sep 06 | Paul J. Morris

Spouses, families and friends of the solopreneur and even budding solopreneurs themselves often wonder, what are the qualities that ensure success when going it alone? Read more

Comments: 1

Being a sole trader can be fun!

11 Apr 06 | Grant Hyman

Are you one of the sole traders who responded to the recent poll by saying that your own business is a fun free zone? If you're not loving being a sole trader, try asking yourself these questions. Read more

Comments: 8

Survival tips for working from home

14 Mar 06 | Barb Clews

No-one is more in need of survival tips than those working from home. When the time comes for you to start out on your own, you feel excited and frightened at the same time. You're inspired, though, by other self employed people. Read more

Comments: 8

The realities of being self employed

19 Dec 05 | Karen Morris

If you are enticed by the idea of being self employed, you need to be realistic about what it entails. If you’re just starting out, or you’re wondering why on earth you thought this was a good idea, read on. Read more

Comments: 6

Six rules to help you love your work

17 Oct 05 | Karen Morath

In many ways, 'Six rules to help you love your work' is a terrible title for this article as many soloists - including me – come out in a rash when they see the word ‘rules’. Read more

Comments: 3

Working alone and coping with loneliness

31 Jul 05 | Barb Clews

Loneliness is usually one of the least talked about elements of working alone. Here are some strategies for handling this common phenomenon. Read more

Comments: 3

Working for yourself: Balancing freedom and discipline

28 Jul 05 | John Raymond

A strong sense of freedom is undoubtedly one of the key appeals of working for yourself, and discipline helps us keep it all together. Read more

Comments: 2

Are you really a business entrepreneur?

07 Jul 05 | Karen Morath

Is bigger really better? More and more soloists are challenging the traditional definition of a business entrepreneur and appreciating the benefits of keeping things small and doing it their way. Read more

Comments: 1














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