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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.
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Profile | Peter Morgan
Peter Morgan
Personal and business coach, group facilitator and trainer
Byron Bay and Sydney, NSW; Brisbane, QLD | www.copiavita.comPeter Morgan is dedicated to creating a life he loves and inspiring others to do so too! With an international corporate background, he achieved success as a senior executive and consultant working with multinational businesses in Australia, the UK, and Continental Europe. He has also acted as a Coach, Mentor and Consultant to over 150 solo business start-ups.
In the last fifteen years he has dedicated himself to creating a balanced and healthy lifestyle, based on uncovering his fundamental values and living in integrity with them, examining what success is and where meaning, purpose and fulfilment fit in a modern lifestyle.
An experienced coach, group facilitator and trainer, Peter is gifted at inspiring others to see their own potential and life purpose, finding their direction and unblocking their creativity. As well as being a featured contributor for Flying Solo, Peter has also written and been featured in newspaper and magazine articles. He lives near Byron Bay, Northern NSW and has clients based in Sydney, Brisbane and overseas.
Work is love made visible - Kahlil Gibran, The Prophet
Articles by Peter
Business reputation: Is yours beautiful?
13 Apr 08Peter MorganSoloists rarely have cause to consider the aesthetics of their business reputation. Business is often regarded as a purely practical and functional activity. So where does the concept of beauty fit and is it possible to create a beautiful business? Read more
Comments: 5Why business integrity is so important
16 Mar 08Peter MorganWhether it’s a massive Enron-type scandal or the unreliable tradesman who doesn’t call back, everyone seems to have an opinion on what integrity is and many examples of what it isn’t. So what is business integrity and why is it so important? Read more
Comments: 5Success in business: Values and fulfilment
10 Feb 08Peter MorganAlthough easily overlooked, we ignore values at our peril as they hold the key to a soloist’s ultimate success in business: personal fulfilment. Read more
Comments: 3Crafting a personal mission statement
03 Jan 08Peter MorganTo be successful in our business, we need to have a clear vision of where we are going, as well as how we are going to get there. This can be done by creating a personal mission statement, describing the ultimate purpose for our solo journey. Read more
Comments: 1Vision statements: How to create a vision statement
18 Nov 07Peter MorganThe road to business success can be quite a journey and we need to be clear about where we are going. Learning how to create a vision statement will greatly increase our chances of success. Read more
Comments: 6Time management strategies that work
14 Oct 07Peter MorganAlthough our world can seem cash rich and time poor, in reality we have more than enough time. By looking at my time management strategies and adjusting my clock to natural time, I have been able to reap many benefits. Read more
Comments: 8Dressing for success: The art of being yourself
26 Aug 07Peter MorganWhen you are meeting with the big end of town, do you dress up for the occasion? This is a dilemma many soloists are faced with when they need to move from their home office and meet in a corporate environment. How important is dressing for success? Read more
Comments: 31Is risk taking necessary in business?
26 Jul 07Peter MorganIn so many ways, life today is easy. Rarely do we live on the edge - in the arena of fight or flight - where our instinct tell us how best to survive! So is risk taking necessary in business? Read more
Comments: 11Yin, yang and work life balance
17 Jun 07Peter MorganThe typical soloist is a master of Yang, i.e hard work, striving and making things happen. But what about Yin, and the magic, ease, flow and balance it offers? Read more
Comments: 7Strategic business planning: Vision, mission and values
10 May 07Peter MorganWhen setting out on their solo journey, some people undertake strategic business planning, while others set off blindly, with no clear direction. Many soloists take the more haphazard approach, and this results in what I call business misery. Read more
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