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Communication skills
Ten tips on how to avoid business jargon
Business jargon can be misleading, confusing and boring, but as a soloist it is a trap we can easily fall into without even realising...
Health + wellbeing
How to handle stress and overwhelm
Both the stress of work and the stress of finding work are common causes of soloist overwhelm. But there are techniques you can use...
Planning
Practical creative planning with mind mapping
Does your ‘to do’ list feel like an endless treadmill set on high speed? Practical creative planning with mind Mapping could be the answer....
Health + wellbeing
Exercise while you work
There is a simple way to increase your efficiency and decrease the stress: exercise while you work. Hold that groan - there are some...
Health + wellbeing
How can an afternoon nap be good for business?
As soloists, our resources are tighter than ever. We don’t have time to take a nap. Our clients depend on us; they expect us...
Pricing strategies
How to work out your hourly rate
If you intend to charge using an hourly rate, it helps to know how much you are worth. Only then can you quote accurately...
Branding
Business logo designs: Making an effective logo
Has your business got an effective logo that is an accurate reflection of what you do? Does it work in every way possible? Here...
Customer experience