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Work smart | Productivity
There’s no shortage of work in a small business, so any steps
to improve productivity and get more done in less time is a must.
In this section, you’ll learn how
to eliminate unproductive days, get
in the zone and work at your best. You’ll also find answers to ‘What’s
cloud computing?’ and what ‘think
smart’ really means.
Dive in and boost productivity!
Neuro-linguistic programming: Why trying is trying
12 Aug 11Deborah KeepBeing consistently productive is a common goal, but constantly striving to make every day as successful and consistent as possible can be unproductive and even destructive. Read more
Comments: 4Free report: 40+ top tips for boosting productivity
25 Jan 11With overwhelm or distraction impacting 84%* of solo and micro business owners, it’s no wonder productivity is such a hot topic. Here are the Flying Solo community's top tips. Read more
Comments: 1Resolutions: A slacker’s guide to giving up
25 Jan 11Sam LeaderAm I the only one who gets bored of talk of resolutions by about 3 January? If, like me, talk of ‘should’ brings out the rebel in you, read on. Read more
Comments: 20Billable hours: Back to basics
07 Sep 10Jayne TancredHave you ever recorded just how much of your day’s work is billable hours and how much is non-billable hours? I did, and the results were scary. Read more
Comments: 10Prioritising tasks: Leaving on a high
17 Aug 10Robert GerrishIf you’re having the kind of day where you effortlessly fill the hours, but don’t get any sense of achievement, I may have the answer, and it involves prioritising tasks. Read more
Comments: 13The pursuit of productivity
10 Jul 10Robert GerrishAt the core of any successful quest to improve productivity, is a clear awareness of priorities. Read more
In pursuit of precious boredom
06 Jul 10Sam LeaderWhen I heard myself say “I’ve deleted that newspaper” I got worried. Should I pull the plug for a bit? Read more
Comments: 18Eliminating tolerations: Dealing with unfinished business
29 Jun 10Robert GerrishAre you, like me, surrounded by a myriad of itsy bitsy things pleading for your attention? And are you sick of how this messes with your mind? Try these actions to help with eliminating tolerations. Read more
Comments: 6Want simplicity in business? Be prepared to fight for it.
01 Jun 10Peter CrockerFrom product design and processes to marketing and language, you need simplicity in business to prosper. So why is it so elusive? Read more
Comments: 12Planning to be productive
01 Jun 10Robert GerrishWe know from our recent research, that ‘not enough hours in the day’ is right up there as a cause of angst for the small end of town, so let’s develop a productivity plan. Read more
Self performance appraisal
07 Mar 10Sara HowardBeing a soloist means you don’t qualify for an ‘Employee of the Month’ award, a big fat performance bonus or regular promotions. Or does it? Have you thought about doing a self performance appraisal. Read more
Comments: 2Working productively when there’s a lot going on
22 Feb 10Robert GerrishI like to think of myself as an organised and focused person. I work well with action lists and I’m good at prioritising, but lately things have been spiralling out of control. Here’s how I intend to pull it back and keep working productively. Read more
Comments: 12Your business dashboard checklist
14 Feb 10Stacey BarrIf you're serious about taking your business destiny into your own hands, then you've got to measure what matters. And you can start with just one measure. Read more
Comments: 13How do you get in the zone?
25 Jan 10Peter CrockerElite sports people often have a routine they go through before a game to help them get ‘in the zone’ to perform at their best. This powerful concept can apply to business professionals too. Read more
Comments: 24Seven steps to improve productivity
17 Nov 09Megan ToughDo you have too much to do and never enough time to do it? This could be a problem of your own making. Try these seven steps to improve productivity. Read more
Comments: 9The cheat’s guide to exceeding expectations
05 Oct 09Peter Crocker“Under promise, over deliver!” is considered brilliant advice for business owners. But many people only focus on the hard work of over delivering, when it can be easier, and frankly more effective, to get better at under promising. Read more
Comments: 17NLP: Eliminating unproductive days
09 Jun 09Deborah KeepWe all have days where we don’t feel 100%, days we know are going to be unproductive and dissatisfying. Here’s how to turn them around. Read more
Comments: 8Work efficiently: Lose the busy competition
30 Mar 09Peter CrockerMeetings, deadlines, multi-tasking, smart phones, caffeine and chaos: it seems business is all about busyness. Ask people how they are and you’ll often get “Mate! Busy!” Read more
Comments: 29How great companies turn crisis into opportunity
09 Mar 09Peter CrockerIn a recent interview in Fortune magazine, management guru Jim Collins, author of business classics Built to Last and Good to Great, discussed what a business needs to to turn a crisis into opportunity. Read more
Comments: 14New year's resolutions for micro business owners
05 Jan 09Peter CrockerOkay, so they’re easy to make and virtually impossible to keep, but with every New Year comes resolutions. At Flying Solo we put our heads together and came up with these 11 ½ practical New Year's resolutions for micro business owners. Read more
Comments: 27Think smart: What does it really mean?
20 Oct 08Sam LeaderYou lot are full of wisdom and insights. Just last week, Jenny from Melbourne raised some excellent points about the term ‘think smart’. Read more
Comments: 22Improving business productivity
25 Aug 08Peter CrockerAs 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
Comments: 14How developing routines can increase productivity
08 Nov 07Lissanne OliverWorking solo is challenging because there’s no-one to push you along. At the end of the week you might wonder where the time’s gone. Still, there is one way to increase productivity and it’s by developing routines. 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.
