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Profile | Noel Ranger
Noel Ranger
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. He secretly loves it when people call him an entrepreneur. Although deep down he knows he is too lazy to put in the effort needed to grow a huge business. Noel hides his failure to build a fortune by trumpeting on about the importance of 'a balanced life'.
All his friends work for big corporates. Often, when he sits alone in his home office, he yearns for a BlackBerry, an expense account and an annual bonus. That's why he is so cynical about corporate life. He lives with his wife, kids and several large chips on his shoulder. He refers to himself as 'Big Noel'.
Visit Noel: noelranger.bislr.com
Email Noel: noel.ranger@hotmail.com
If at first you don't succeed, have a crack at something else
Articles by Noel
Past fave: Why your clients are like dogs
18 Jun 12Noel RangerI mean no disrespect, but your clients are like dogs and should be treated as such. When they come bounding up to your business with their big hopeful eyes, wet noses and wagging tails, don’t be fooled. Read more
Comments: 18Noel Ranger is out of the office
22 Dec 09Noel RangerTis the season of the email auto responder. Here’s what’s going in my festive message this year, you are most welcome to model yours on my inspiring words. Your clients will love you for it. Read more
Comments: 1725 lies told by freelancers and clients
12 May 09Noel RangerLiars are everywhere, but they’re hard to spot, even if their pants are on fire. Never fear, I’ve researched the top 25 business lies told by freelancers and clients. Actually, there are only 14, but 25 will attract more RSS and Twitter readers. Read more
Comments: 28Is a ballpark too much to ask?
12 Jun 08Noel RangerWhilst in the market for a new Thingy, I struggled to get a straight answer about cost. I mean, how hard can it be to make a rough guess? Very, it turns out. Read more
Comments: 13Can you run a business from the beach?
27 Feb 08Noel RangerInspired by those cheesy images of freelancers working blissfully from the beach, I took a towel, sunnies, big straw hat and my trusty laptop down to the beach to write my Flying Solo article in the sun. Here’s the unedited result. Read more
Comments: 2022 things you MUST do every day
12 Dec 07Noel RangerWith so many self-help books around, keeping up with the latest tips can be a major challenge for the time-poor solo business owner. Never fear, Big Noel sat down in Borders with a super-size latte and summarised just a few of the gurus’ tips. Read more
Comments: 27Stop thief! When customers don't pay
18 Oct 07Noel RangerMissing: One Word document, three ideas and a truckload of expertise. If seen, please return to Noel Ranger. I've been robbed and am not happy, Jan. Read more
Comments: 17Confessions from the third bedroom
23 Aug 07Noel RangerThe next time some well-meaning relative asks me how my 'little' business is going, when I’m getting an office, or, if I’m still 'just' freelancing, I’m going to chop down the family tree. It really gets my goat. Read more
Comments: 52Ideal clients? Man, you just gotta love big ones
19 Jun 07Noel RangerDear big, massive, ideal client, Thank you for getting in touch to request a proposal for my services. I was so honoured when you selected little old me to be officially added to your ‘strategic solutions partners preferred supplier list’. Read more
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