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Work smart | Problem solving
Running your own business means you are likely to face many
challenges, so it is essential to develop good problem solving skills. Which problem
solving strategies you use will depend on both the nature of the problem and the way you like to work.
In this section we focus on different problem solving strategies and provide tips on developing your problem
solving skills. If you feel on your own when it comes to problem solving, perhaps you should read Paul J. Morris’s article on using a
‘Board of
Personalities’.
Picking up when plans fail
26 Apr 11Robert GerrishWe’ve just had to pull the pin on our live event in Melbourne for this year and we’re not happy about it. Here’s how we intend to pick ourselves up. Read more
Comments: 22Disaster recovery: Coming back from the brink
21 Mar 11Johanna Baker-DowdellMy business almost folded after I suffered a head injury. But this isn’t a ‘poor me’ scenario; it’s a disaster recovery story about how it made me stronger, wiser and happier. Read more
Comments: 14How sleeping with my web host averted disaster
08 Dec 10Amanda GonzalezThanks to a close encounter, I’ve recently learned that failing to plan for success can be more harmful to your business than you think. Read more
Comments: 18Knowledge sharing: A helping hand
05 Oct 10Jayne TancredIt takes guts to ask for help, but swallow your pride and take the plunge and you’ll be blown away by the willingness of others' to be involved in knowledge sharing. Read more
Comments: 28Are you a necessity or a luxury business?
10 Aug 09Robert GerrishIf there’s one group of soloists who’ll definitely have noticed a change in business enquiries in recent months, it’s those in the ‘luxury’ business. If that’s you, it’s time for a necessity makeover. Read more
Comments: 20Business survival skills: Five tips
11 Dec 08Trish WestonRebounding from a Really Bad Day is essential for the soloist, so here are some business survival skills to make bouncing back easier. Read more
Comments: 11Problem solving: brainstorming on your own
07 Oct 08Zern LiewIn response to an earlier article on problem solving, Heather Smith asked me how I brainstorm on my own. So here’s an overview of the brainstorming process and techniques I use. Read more
Comments: 7The solution to small business challenges
09 Jun 08Robert GerrishOne of the questions we set our 1,770 respondents in our 2008 Understanding Micro Business survey, had to do with the three biggest small business challenges we are faced with. Here’s what we discovered, along with my solution. Read more
Comments: 26Problem solving model: Four phases
08 Apr 08Zern LiewHere is an overview of the problem solving model I have used successfully over the years. There are four key phases, each requiring a different set of skills. Read more
Comments: 6Problem solving skills: Why support is better than advice
08 Apr 07Kath O'SullivanHave you noticed how many 'fixers' there are out there? These are the people who can’t wait to give you advice at the first sign of any uncertainty. But can someone else really have answers which will make your life perfect? Read more
Comments: 6Problem solving skills: Ten ways to stimulate creativity
14 Nov 06Justin ZachanBusiness at its most simple level is about solving a customer's problem, which takes creativity. So we need to keep our creative mind alive to develop our problem solving skills. Read more
Comments: 7Problem solving strategies: Using a Board of Personalities
27 Aug 06Paul J. MorrisWhen soloists need advice, what problem solving strategies do they use? It is often tempting to seek the advice of fellow soloists. But are they necessarily the best people to ask? Perhaps a 'board of personalities' will give us a more holistic view. 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.
