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Sweet Pins sells hosiery from some of the best brands around the world to women who still take pleasure in wearing gorgeous stockings or want to co... Read more
What say you?
I’m in this business for:
87% - The long haul
0% - The shortest time possible
12% - As long as I enjoy it
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The easy-entrepreneur boom
07 Feb 12Robert GerrishIt’s a wonderful thing that we live in a time where the lure of the entrepreneur is at such a high. But is ease of access coming at the cost of creating businesses with staying power? Read more
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Maximising your free Flying Solo membership
23 Jan 12Whether you’re new to Flying Solo or already a member, chances are you’re not aware of all the benefits of free membership. Here’s a guide to the basics. Read more
How to make 2012 your best year yet
08 Nov 11Robert GerrishRight now we’re turning our attention to the year ahead and we’ve decided 2012 will be Flying Solo’s best yet. Here’s what we’re going to do. Read more
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Workers’ compensation obligations for home-based staff
03 Nov 11Richard StewartYou might be surprised to learn that if you employ staff that work from home, you could be liable for workers’ compensation if they’re injured. Do you know your workers' compensation obligations? Read more
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Are you setting successful business goals?
26 Oct 11Monique BockAny great entrepreneur or business owner knows that setting business goals is crucial for businesses to be highly successful. A good way is to set daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly goals. Read more
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Workers’ compensation obligations for home-based staff
03 Nov 11Richard StewartYou might be surprised to learn that if you employ staff that work from home, you could be liable for workers’ compensation if they’re injured. Do you know your workers' compensation obligations? Read more
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Are you setting successful business goals?
26 Oct 11Monique BockAny great entrepreneur or business owner knows that setting business goals is crucial for businesses to be highly successful. A good way is to set daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly goals. Read more
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Gloomy outlook? Try these actions to stay on top.
16 Aug 11Robert GerrishIt’s impossible to read the news without getting the distinct impression we’re heading for stormy weather. Here’s what you need to do. Read more
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The 7 deadly sins of buying a small business
20 Oct 09Craig ReidAre you looking at buying a small business? Perhaps you are a business owner looking to snap up an additional business or are craving an escape from the rat race. Either way, there are seven sins all potential purchasers must avoid… Read more
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The easy-entrepreneur boom
07 Feb 12Robert GerrishIt’s a wonderful thing that we live in a time where the lure of the entrepreneur is at such a high. But is ease of access coming at the cost of creating businesses with staying power? Read more
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22 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
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Small Business is Australia's fastest growing sector – this business community site was created for those running a small business of one to five people. Here the solo and micro business owner will find small business forums, a small business directory, free resources, help, tips and advice on: starting a small business; working smarter when working from home; effective small business marketing; small business networking; the solo psyche; staying balanced as a small business owner; small business technology advice and small business finance tips.
