Using fear to build confidence Building confidence by earning confidence Why a professional image is important How strength of conviction helped me win business Building confidence through positive feedback How to build self confidence How to identify your strong points
Starting your own business? Five must read articles Corporate redundancy: A survivor's story The definitive guide to going solo Starting my own business: If only I'd known! Mistakes made by start up micro businesses Handling fear in your new business Overcoming fear of running your own business Setting up your own business Four questions to ask if you want to work for yourself Seven learnings from starting my own business Is now the right time to start your own business? Ten tips on how to start your own business New business ventures: Expect the best, but watch your back The joy of starting a side business Are you planning to run your own business? Are you suited to working solo? Crucial questions for small business start ups
Career decisions: The perfect job fantasy Job satisfaction: Is your ladder up against the right wall? Making the right career choice Career choice: Do what you love! How to choose a career
Ten tasks for the festive season In a mess? It’s time to declutter your desk! Get organised, get business! Is it time to organise your office and desk?
Get out of your comfort zone! An achievable vision for your solo business Setting goals: Turning dreams into reality How to set business goals (big hairy ones!) Self-regulation: Setting and achieving goals Goal setting tips for your business
Work and family: Benefits of working at home 22 things you MUST do every day Dressing for success: The art of being yourself Confessions from the third bedroom Working virtually: A definition Does working in your bathrobe work for you? Working at home better than a 'real job' Flexible working hours: Mowing on a Monday The highs and lows of working for yourself Small business credibility: You cannot be serious! Meet two types of home-based business The psychology of working from home Working from home: 10 tips to make your home office work
How to increase revenue using up-selling Solo business growth strategies Promotional giveaways: How to create a Value Add product Business growth: A home office or commercial office space? Generating new business: Lessons learned from a slow period Five reasons to grow your business Workload management: How to handle growing pains Are part time staff right for your business? Managing small business growth: Success is in the bag
Making money offering work experience Six ways to stimulate innovation and creativity Innovation tools: How to think innovatively Learning to be creative Innovation managment: Five innovation ideals Business innovation strategies: Don't wait, innovate! Making space for generating ideas
Measuring performance: Are you just guessing? Measuring performance in your solo business 6 ways to weather an economic downturn Mentoring: What I have learnt from my mentor Time for a business performance review Business performance: Four ways high standards hold you back Removing barriers to success How to make the most of January Measures of success for your solo business The key to a successful business is not talent Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Assessing business performance Achieving success: Are you doing a Dusty Springfield?
Nine ways to disaster proof your business How a business planning day can work for you Creating a business plan that is useable How to create a vision statement Exit strategies: is it right to quit your business? How to make the most of July Practical creative planning with mind mapping Strategic business planning: Vision, mission and values Business succession planning: Developing an exit strategy Strategic review: The soloist 'away day' A brand new approach to writing a business plan Business vision: the importance of long term goals
Government initiatives for micro businesses Filing paperwork: What’s your style? Project management processes: A simple guide Business systems: How they save your sanity! Practical tips for a paperless office How NOT to be organised Benefits of a good work-in-progress system Taking stock of your stock management How to organise your paperwork Project management: Why projects fail Why you should document procedures The importance of setting boundaries How to make the most of September How social capital is good for business Australian copyright law: How to protect your work Slimy business practices
Beneficial ownership: Saving through the other deductible rule Donations and other tax deductions DIY Super: The benefits of do-it-yourself superannuation Reducing tax by maximising tax deductions
Is a ballpark too much to ask? Have a business decision making problem? Make better business decisions: Know your strong points Faster decision making by caring less
How to grow your business without borrowing Money management tips to survive the downturn 20 money saving tips FAQs on small business budgeting Tips for managing invoices Solving cash-flow problems Invoicing: How to create a business invoice Five ways to make the most of your Accounts Payable Money management: Tips for solo businesses Recovering money: How to speed up payment from customers Business invoicing: Steps to avoid bad debts Small business record keeping: Dealing with the shoebox Understanding insurance and protecting your business How profitable businesses can go bust Trusts and business asset protection: the basics
How to outsource your life by offshoring Outsourcing and offshoring: Is it worthwhile? Six ways to reduce outsourcing risk Supplier relationships: Supporting your brand Where should Virtual Assistants be based? Five tips for working with a Virtual Assistant How to make the most of June Increase productivity by outsourcing Who's working on your team? Business management skills: The art of delegation Discover the business benefits of outsourcing
Problem solving: brainstorming on your own Problem solving model: Four phases Problem solving skills: Why support is better than advice Problem solving skills: Ten ways to stimulate creativity Problem solving strategies: Using a Board of Personalities
How to make the most of a business mentor How to choose a role model Optimise learning by showing you know The benefits of a business coach Creating a professional development plan When reading is bad for you Business book recommendations Improve your memory Learning tips: Ten ways to make learning easier Professional Development: Seven steps to turn learning into earning Business coaching: How to choose a coach
Give me your Constant Partial Attention The law of forced efficiency How to beat deadline stress Finding more time How developing routines can increase productivity Time management strategies that work Speed reading: How to read those business books fast! Five strategies to get motivated Seven steps to overcoming procrastination How to make the most of March Flexible working hours: reflections on the four hour day Work attitudes: Four lessons learnt from my four hour day Work less: Why I changed to a four hour day How one business process improvement saves me hours Time management skills: Asking the right questions
Looking for free, easy to access content? Boost referrals with a memorable introduction Choosing the right customers Winning new business: How to avoid the giving trap The art of getting a business referral More to building rapport than meets the eye Increasing sales by building relationships Attracting prospective new clients
Business tag lines that sell Personal branding at work Business logos: how to design your own Business logo designs: Getting what you want Business logo designs: Briefing a designer Develop your Personal Brand - Twelve tips Why specialist positioning matters Five tips for naming your business The basics of logo design Business Branding: The ABC of branding Marketing communications: the basics Business logo designs: Making an effective logo Six simple steps for solo business branding New marketing: personal branding The power of personal branding strategies Choosing a business name and image Business branding: Are you really a Nudie Virgin? PR planning within your brand marketing
Social media marketing – a definition Marketing tips for targeting small business Get more business with sampling Viral marketing campaigns: How do they work? Event management: How to organise and stage a special event Marketing communications strategy: Your target audience doesn't care Marketing mistake #1: No differentiation strategy Planning marketing beats binge marketing Marketing principles: The psychology of persuasion, part 2 Niche marketing: the business specialist Marketing principles: The psychology of persuasion Tips to get your marketing plan moving A promotional campaign: Planting the seeds for success Marketing advice: what not to do Creating effective marketing strategies Is it good to exchange services? The essentials of good business writing How business partnerships can work for soloists Quality marketing: Shortcut? Short-change! Seven tips on how to write marketing articles Is it good business to barter? Can innovation be a marketing tool? Direct mail campaign tips Preparing your elevator statement Successful marketing: Avoiding the seven sins of marketing Target marketing: Being heard amid the noise Marketing advice for new sole traders Promoting your business using article marketing
Styles in modern business writing Punctuation rules: Correct use of apostrophes Tips for self-editing and proofreading Communication techniques: Showing empathy Ten tips on how to avoid business jargon Clear communication: how to explain difficult concepts Effective Communication: Facing the frustration of "you don't understand!" Telephone sales techniques: Preparing for calls to prospective clients How managing anger helps you communicate Why informal communication styles work Improving your verbal communication Business communication skills: Throw away your crystal ball Get personal for effective business communication Effective communication skills: Managing difficult conversations Client communication skills: The Power of saying 'No'
Getting clients: Who are your people? Client briefs: Asking smart questions part 2 Client briefs: Are you asking smart questions? Stop thief! When customers don't pay Customer relations: How to apologise to a client Client relationships: when to take on something new Ideal clients? Man, you just gotta love big ones Grow through your existing customer base Client management: Refusing work Managing customer relationships How to keep customers for life Four ways to increase customer value Customer relationship management: give first, receive later Four steps to getting customer testimonials
Client feedback: Do you shy away from it? How to handle customer complaints Exceptional customer service: Having the right attitude Effective customer service: Keeping your client informed Customer service example: a tip on how NOT to do it Exceptional customer service Good customer service skills: Is your business a leaky bucket?
Ten tips to help you create a newsletter template How to get ideas for your newsletter Email marketing: Making the most of your opt-in email newsletter 10 ways of marketing and promoting email newsletters So...you want your own email newsletter? Six steps to creating a successful email newsletter
Tips for successful Google AdWords campaigns The role of great website photography Google: Organic versus AdWords Online Marketing: Google Pay-Per-Action Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) tips A beginners guide to Podcasts How Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) works Creating a lead generating website Using affiliate marketing to generate leads Deliver your message with a podcast Interactive websites: What is Web 2.0? How to boost website traffic and sales How to make visitors stay on your website Seven tips to multiply your online sales Internet marketing: Breaking down technical skills barriers Internet marketing: Search engine optimisation (SEO) part 2 Internet marketing: Introduction to search engine optimisation (SEO) Internet marketing: How to use pay-per-click advertising Getting website traffic Internet marketing: Using email autoresponders Internet marketing: Creating an effective business website Internet marketing: Its use as a business growth strategy Getting targeted web traffic
Presentation skills: What makes a great presenter? Business presentation skills: How to make presentations memorable Five strategies for delivering effective presentations Developing client presentation techniques
How to price right for maximum profit Price setting: How to decide what to charge How to work out your hourly rate A pricing strategy solution for small business owners How to deal with project scope creep Pricing strategies: How to calculate a mark up Pricing strategies: The lowdown on mark ups Pricing strategies: Hourly rates? No thanks!
How to raise your profile using a case study 5 ways to gain small business PR for free Successful media interviews Why publicity wins you business How to write a media release How to write articles that generate free publicity Gain media exposure - develop an online profile Public relations strategy: Getting action through attraction Getting media coverage: 10 tips How to create a successful media campaign Small business tools: Compiling a Communications Toolkit Why consider sending a media release? How to use Personal PR and get noticed The soloist's guide to public relations
Nine tips for improving negotiation skills Six strategies for sales success Winning proposals: Why was your proposal rejected? Why to enter your business into awards How to conduct effective meetings Why following up is one of the key sales skills How to sell yourself Strategic sales plans: Key drivers to increase sales When sales leads slow Selling yourself as an expert
How to make money from business blogging Business blogs: Can a blog help your solo business? Business blogs: how to make money blogging Internet marketing: The basics of blogging for business
Survey writing: Measuring customer satisfaction Customer feedback surveys: What's the point? Survey writing: Is your survey easy to answer? Survey writing: Do your surveys say what you mean? Customer feedback: Ten steps to great survey design
When networking is a business motivator What’s your networking personality? Success at speed networking Cooperation versus competition The benefits of business networks Should you send Christmas cards to clients? Management skills: How networking helps Six mistakes made at business networking events Networking at a cocktail function Tips for networking at a business lunch Business networking groups: Have you reviewed your networking schedule? Preparing for a networking function Improve business by avoiding assumptions Five tips for business networking at breakfast Develop a strong personal brand for your business Setting up your Business Action Group Business Action Groups: Your Success is in the BAG Networking tips for busy parents Improve your networking skills Five ways to make business networks work The social approach to business networking Making the most of business networking events Why aren't you networking? How to use networking to beat home business blues Social skills - the secret of networking? Making a good first impression Business networking burnout Personal marketing for the shy Building rapport when networking Professional networking: Turning colleagues into allies Networking strategies: Get involved!
How positive thoughts cause positive actions Don’t let perfectionism ruin your business Failure or feedback? Why you can never fail Choosing colours to alter perception Is risk taking necessary in business? Self-confidence: Is your ego taking over? Nature versus nurture: are entrepreneurs born or made? Change your thinking How happiness can attract success Using the Myer-Briggs Personality Type Indicator to understand working relationships Business skills: Managing rejection Theory of happiness: A soloist’s pursuit Showing appreciation: Who’s packing your parachute? The power of positive thinking Make the most of being a unique business
How your work impacts your self-worth The naked truth about your business standards Do you run a socially responsible business? Business reputation: Is yours beautiful? Why business integrity is so important Success in business: Values and fulfilment Crafting a personal mission statement Finding out what makes your business unique Can your business handle the truth? Get Real: Listening skills and being yourself Do you own a moral business? Are you grateful for what you have? Business principles: The idealism trap Business ethics: Do you pass the authenticity test? Business goodwill: 12 goodwill questions Money and happiness: Are you a bottom-line slave? Business values: Rehumanising business
Fuel saving tips for soloists Economic sustainability: When everyone profits People skills: Creating a sustainable business The benefits of community involvement Seven ways to create a sustainable business Do you have a green business? Social responsibility: Can you make a difference?
Renewing passion for your business Getting a motivation hit Motivation: Getting back your work focus How to make the most of February How to cope with low morale Work motivation tip: Avoid distractions Finding time for feeling inspired Get motivated: Seven tips to boost morale Staying motivated when starting your own business How to overcome a lack of motivation at work
Interview with Don Angel, World Wide Business Group Organic business: Why I’ve gone organic From part-time to full-time soloist Working styles: Profile of a soloist Work styles: From solo to employed Can you run a business from the beach? How to make the most of August Mixing solo business with employment Solo business brand positioning - it's "I" not "we"
Ever pondered pulling the pin? Are soloists just corporate misfits? The soloist’s business support team The best things about being my own boss Small business versus solo business Celebrating Christmas solo The Solopreneurs' DNA Being a sole trader can be fun! Survival tips for working from home The realities of being self employed Six rules to help you love your work Working alone and coping with loneliness Working for yourself: Balancing freedom and discipline Are you really a business entrepreneur?
You need a new website! Internet tips for beginners Do you have an effective website? Seven layout mistakes to avoid Five free SEO tools Eight no-nos of web design Value of websites: Do you really need one? Mistakes to avoid when creating a website Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) mistakes Mistakes to avoid when creating a website Mistakes to avoid when creating a website Should your business sell products online? Why the online brochure is not dead How an audio message can improve your website Tips for a better website Website statistics: Digging deeper into your webstats Writing websites: Do your words work? How to read your website statistics report
Free software or freeware for small business Business technology money saving tips Mobile mania: Are you a nomophobe? Mobile phone manners Six useful and inexpensive computer upgrades Business Management Software: Nine tips Taking control of your all-in-one device The best free software for soloists Online backup solutions for your business Online scams: Are you in danger of being dot conned? Listen to music while you work? Choosing a laptop for your business Online tools to help small business owners Creating a secure wireless network Why we all need basic computer training How to set up a business and computer backup system How to choose an ISP (Internet service provider) Free online tool: Google Desktop Search Internet telephony: Does Skype live up to the hype? Internet browsers: Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox?
Email overload: When email becomes the enemy Business emails: Five simple rules Email etiquette when confidentiality is important Email tips: How to use rules, folders and signatures Managing email when you're out of the office Five tips for reducing SPAM Business communication: less is more
How to take extended leave from your business Are you taking enough annual leave? Yin, yang and work life balance How to make the most of May How to make the most of April Creative thinking: What would Virgin Blue do? Workaholic alert! In praise of powering off Setting priorities: Looking after our ecosystems Information overload! Achieving a work life balance Business and personal life balance Managing work life balance: Avoid the ‘always available’ trap
The Slow Movement: Hurry up and slow down! Improve your productivity with mindfulness Coping with work when you’re feeling sick Ten strategies for a ‘detoxed lifestyle’ Five strategies for scheduling holidays Can power napping improve my performance? Mindfulness: How switching off can help your business Exercise while you work Work life balance: Tips for enjoying summer How can an afternoon nap be good for business? Depression: Coping with life's down times Finding inner calm during a busy day How to have a healthy workplace Getting healthy: Tips to help you on the road to recovery Small business planning: Are you prepared if you fall sick? Ten tips for staying healthy at work Effects of dehydration: Why you should drink more water Developing healthy eating habits Healthy living: Live and work at 100% Gone fishing
Ten tips to help you manage stress How to avoid burnout by managing stress How to handle stress and overwhelm Live a healthy lifestyle and reduce stress! Are you susceptible to work stress related illness? Take our stress test and find out. Ways of dealing with stress at work Setting boundaries to reduce stress Ten strategies for dealing with anxiety in business
Starting a business with a baby Five rules to help working parents Combining work and family Adapt your business to manage work and family Juggling motherhood and a solo business Balancing work and motherhood Working at home with kids: When’s the best time to start? Balancing work and family Work life balance: Exploding the superhero myth Balancing parenthood and running your own business Home based business: Sharing with your kids
Are you who you wanted to be? Take it away! The tip that ticks all the boxes Are you making it easy to get found? Thinking smart: What does it really mean? Social networking update Beware the lure of the quickie What I got out of Flying Solo LIVE! The things people say Business quoting: 10 secret line items revealed Why word of mouth matters Is social networking for us? Confusing activity for productivity Show us you’re twits Finding hidden equity Does networking work for you? Is soloism your flexible friend? How can I help you? A personal question about your website Are you Mr or Miss Understood? Mind altering drudge Feeding the time-hungry beast The end of the weekend? How to fix your biggest challenge THIS week I don’t love my work. Do you? You can keep your money What Gordon Ramsay said about my business It’s time to get serious about online marketing Mobile vs email – the great debate What am I doing here? Everybody runs their own business Do you know what you’re doing? How to avoid deadline dangers The easy email clients love you for Knowing when to say sorry You hold the answers Is your business leaking money? Making love and making money It’s a wonder anyone starts a business Why I’ve ditched the to do list The easy way to speak to groups of prospects Sometimes I really miss my boss What a customer really hates How a pop band can help you succeed Use the power of channel marketing Giving up the grudge Happy, excited and proud Whipping time: The accountability exercise Gift giving: a selfless elf or last minute Dasher? Let yourself off the hook Is your word your bond? Writing yourself out of a job Do you want to get there faster? The accountability exercise Do you need to be the best? A question of money Four unique gift ideas One piece of advice Today's most important task How to tell if you love what you do Winning with words The message everyone should hear The bikini concept Tell me what you really think Five fast failings I've got an idea for you Do you ever dread the drudgery? Fashion tips for soloists Hell has harbour views On your marks What is it you do again? Do you need to believe? Being happy with less Do you recognise buying signals? Five things I'm glad I did How would you handle it? Five ways to tame the flow of ideas Four things I wish I'd done The thought that counts From wow! to whatever Part 2:Tell someone who cares Saying the hardest word Everyone's a partner Tell someone who cares Why quitters often win Getting the gig Your money or your life Putting your subconscious to work Words that get noticed Have you eaten your frog today? Five back office essentials Avoid the hemmed-in feeling What are you missing?
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