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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!
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Profile | Roz Howland
Roz Howland
Being organised will get you where you want to go. Roz 's passion is showing individuals and businesses how to get there - by being better organised. Whether it's decluttering filing cabinets or establishing whole-of-office workflows, Roz provides a hands on service to clients establishing organising solutions appropriate for them and their situation.
Roz is privileged to regularly witness amazing changes in people's lives which are the direct result of being better organised: drastic weight loss, increased profits, clarity in relationships. Do not underestimate the power being organised!
Roz is a regular columnist for the Cairns Post, runs organising workshops and speaks to groups who want to achieve their goals. She also offers free tips and tools on her website. Stay tuned for her first book.
Don't agonise, organise - Florynce Kennedy
Articles by Roz
Why do you want to be more organised?
19 Jul 10Roz HowlandWhen it comes to getting organised, it’s important to understand your motivation for making changes. Read more
Comments: 3Six reasons to love your bin
14 Jun 10Roz HowlandThe waste-paper bin is the most underrated of all organising tools. Do you love yours? Read more
Comments: 2Get your home office organised and efficient
03 May 10Roz Howland‘Organised’, ‘efficient’, and ‘home office’. In the same sentence? You’re kidding! Read more
Comments: 12Five ways to be more organised at work
16 Feb 10Roz HowlandWasting just ten minutes a day can set you back a whole working week by the end of the year. Here are five simple tips to be more organised at work by using your time and space more wisely. Read more
Comments: 10What’s your excuse for being disorganised?
12 Jan 10Roz HowlandIs disorganisation preventing you from acting on ideas and opportunities that you know would be valuable? Drop the excuses for being disorganised and watch your productivity soar! Read more
Comments: 14Get organised: What’s your organising style?
05 Nov 09Roz HowlandGetting organised is not a ‘one size fits all’ solution. There are common fundamental principles, but individual differences must be taken into account. Here’s how to get organised by using the organising solution that will suit you best. Read more
Comments: 6Breaking habits: Let go and grow!
27 Sep 09Roz HowlandWhat’s one thing you could give up that would benefit your business? Simplifying parts of your business and life can be liberating. Here’s how to commit to breaking habits and letting go. Read more
Comments: 7Top five organising tools for your office
06 Aug 09Roz HowlandIt’s vital as soloists to set up organising tools that suit your situation and working style. They do not have to be expensive nor overly fancy to do an excellent job of getting you organised and keeping you that way. Here are five of my favourites. Read more
Comments: 4The Big O – Being organised!
25 Jun 09Roz HowlandAny improvements you make to your business processes will relate directly to your clientele numbers. Which of course relate directly to your balance sheet. It’s simple: being more organised equals more profit. Read more
Comments: 10Preventing professional isolation
14 May 09Roz HowlandOutsiders 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: 21Improving performance by clearing clutter
19 Apr 09Roz HowlandYour mental and physical clutter has a surprising impact on those around you, including clients, suppliers and family. Here's how to stop it getting the better of you. Read more
Comments: 14How being organised helps you set goals
12 Feb 09Roz HowlandDo you feel too overwhelmed by lack of time, space or energy to set goals? Breaking the process down and being organised at every step will see you setting goals in next to no time. Read more
Comments: 8Why you need an organised office
08 Jan 09Roz HowlandDid you realise that an organised office helps create a better quality of life? It puts you in control of your business and not the other way around. Here’s how having an organised office allows you to enjoy more time, space, money and energy. Read more
Comments: 8Five tips for better office organisation
04 Dec 08Roz HowlandOften with more freedom, comes less structure. Because soloists have no corporate structure to fall back on, they need to create their own structure for their office organisation. Read more
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