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Alex Levashov, Altima Interactive

Alex Levashov, Altima Interactive

Altima Interactive provides web business consulting, web design and web development to help people grow their business online. Read more

Marie Quak, Ducks in a Row Professional Organising

Marie Quak, Ducks in a Row Professional Organising

We organise businesses and homes to declutter their environment (and their minds), to alleviate their stress, and to streamline their processes so ... Read more

Karen Curran, Unicorn Graphics

Karen Curran, Unicorn Graphics

With Unicorn Graphics, you get agency quality graphic design solutions at a lower investment with a person who has the ability and knowledge to do ... Read more

Uri Maimon, Nominal Accounting

Uri Maimon, Nominal Accounting

Nominal Accounting Software develops, sell and supports a micro business management software. Read more

Tim Pacheco, Function5 Web Design

Tim Pacheco, Function5 Web Design

Function5 Web Design creates and manages an online presence for small businesses, from basic information websites through to feature rich shopping ... Read more

Karen Wickham, That’s Creative!

Karen Wickham, That’s Creative!

That's Creative! provides graphic and website design services to clients right across the world. Currently Ebook Design is their most popular servi... Read more

Roland Hanekroot, New Perspectives Small Business Bootcamp

Roland Hanekroot, New Perspectives Small Business Bootcamp

Roland Hanekroot is a small business coach in Sydney who works with small business owners who want to make a big shift in their business and turn i... Read more

Lisa Abejja, Little Pip by AmbeRocks

Lisa Abejja, Little Pip by AmbeRocks

Little Pip by AmbeRocks sells natural, earth friendly, sustainable products for mums and babies. In this chemical-based world, our little ones face... Read more

Keagan York, Compass Global Markets Pty Ltd

Keagan York, Compass Global Markets Pty Ltd

Compass Global Markets can help you with any aspect of the Foreign Currency transfers and Commodity markets from corporate hedging to wealth creation. Read more

Victoria Judge, Expert Agency

Victoria Judge, Expert Agency

Victoria Judge helps people build a successful business around their expertise, through a combination of one-on-one workshops and outsourced servic... Read more

Bev Wilkinson, Golden Days Images

Bev Wilkinson, Golden Days Images

Golden Days Images preserves old photos and places them on DVD and CD. They are also branching out into capturing small events involving filming an... Read more

Paul Coelho, Slidemaster – Professional PowerPoint Design

Paul Coelho, Slidemaster – Professional PowerPoint Design

Slidemaster is a PowerPoint specialist company offering comprehensive PowerPoint Presentation designs and solutions, which leave lasting impression... Read more

Donna Garrett-Young, Home Building Made Easy

Donna Garrett-Young, Home Building Made Easy

Donna Garrett-Young has been a passionate renovator and builder for nearly 20 years, and is the author of the book 'Home Building Made Easy - Five ... Read more

Sandy Naidu, OzKidsActivities Pty Ltd

Sandy Naidu, OzKidsActivities Pty Ltd

OzKidsActivities is an online directory for kids activities, classes, entertainment, events and birthday party venues. Read more

Maria Lesar, H.A.P.S. Business Solutions

Maria Lesar, H.A.P.S. Business Solutions

Maria is an experienced bookkeeper organising small businesses. She assists clients with setting up their new business ensuring they have applied ... Read more

Felicity Van Rysbergen, Well Versed Copywriting

Felicity Van Rysbergen, Well Versed Copywriting

Well Versed Copywriting specialises in creating corporate web content, information architecture and analysis, and marketing documentation for a bro... Read more

Trish Fehon, OnlineInfluence.com.au

Trish Fehon, OnlineInfluence.com.au

Trish Fehon specialises in creating business websites for small to medium sized businesses that bring in fresh leads, new customers and make money. Read more

Paula Durrant, Durrant’s Accounting Services Pty Ltd

Paula Durrant, Durrant’s Accounting Services Pty Ltd

Paula Durrant is a tax accountant for small to medium businesses, and high income individuals. Read more

Alison Taylor, Cloverlea Designs

Alison Taylor, Cloverlea Designs

We are a small online retailer that sells gorgeous babies and children’s bed linen and homewares to Australian mums. Read more

Mark Rubiolo, Bubbling With Energy Entertainment

Mark Rubiolo, Bubbling With Energy Entertainment

Bubbling With Energy provides entertainment and amusements for corporate events and private parties including jumping castles, mechanical bulls, su... Read more

Alex Levashov, Altima Interactive
Marie Quak, Ducks in a Row Professional Organising
Karen Curran, Unicorn Graphics
Uri Maimon, Nominal Accounting
Tim Pacheco, Function5 Web Design
Karen Wickham, That’s Creative!
Roland Hanekroot, New Perspectives Small Business Bootcamp
Lisa Abejja, Little Pip by AmbeRocks
Keagan York, Compass Global Markets Pty Ltd
Victoria Judge, Expert Agency
Bev Wilkinson, Golden Days Images
Paul Coelho, Slidemaster – Professional PowerPoint Design
Donna Garrett-Young, Home Building Made Easy
Sandy Naidu, OzKidsActivities Pty Ltd
Maria Lesar, H.A.P.S. Business Solutions
Felicity Van Rysbergen, Well Versed Copywriting
Trish Fehon, OnlineInfluence.com.au
Paula Durrant, Durrant’s Accounting Services Pty Ltd
Alison Taylor, Cloverlea Designs
Mark Rubiolo, Bubbling With Energy Entertainment

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"Time for a change around here."

31 Jan 12 | Sam Leader

If you feel hungry for a change within your current solo venture, it could be time for a radical reassessment of your strengths. Here’s how it’s worked for me. Read more

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Soloist success in uncertain times

26 Jan 12 | Deborah Jackson

The media may be talking about economic doom and gloom but there’s still money to be made and it’s still possible for a soloist business to thrive. Read more

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Business lessons from rock and roll

25 Jan 12 | Robert Moorman

I didn’t know it at the time, but spending years in a rock and roll band proved instrumental in turning me into an entrepreneur. Here’s what I learned from the experience. Read more

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When golden ducks kill the golden goose

24 Jan 12 | Peter Crocker

Do you struggle to get runs on the board for your business under the relentless barrage of distractions? It happens to the very best. Read more

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Choosing a business advisor

12 Jan 12 | Sue Hirst

Literally thousands of people offer business advice; some are fantastic and some are dreadful. This article will help you find a great advisor and work with them effectively. Read more

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Choosing and using a virtual assistant

01 Dec 11 | Heather Smith

A virtual assistant (VA) can be a godsend to your business. But how do you choose one, and what should you ask them to do? Here are some tips on using a virtual assistant. Read more

Comments: 14

Growth strategies: Avoid growing pains in your business

16 Nov 11 | Dean Parker

Most businesses aim to grow. But growth strategies must be implemented carefully. If you lose focus on what you do best or on who your ideal and most profitable customers are, things can begin to get messy. Read more

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Decision time: Should I stay in business

20 Sep 10 | Ben Angel

Ever wondered whether you should stay in business or if you’d be better off giving it all away? You’re not alone. Read more

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Five tips to beat procrastination

18 Apr 10 | Lucinda Lions

Is procrastination stifling your creativity, causing you stress, or tethering all your wonderful dreams? Here are five tips to help you beat procrastination, once and for all. Read more

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As a soloist, it can sometimes be easy to confuse activity for productivity. Are you on track to achieve your goals this year or do you need to focus on improving your business productivity? Read more

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