Work styles
One of the joys of running your own business is the fact that you can develop your own work styles without having to compromise them to toe the corporate line. You have the option to set flexible working hours and make your own rules. In this section fellow soloists share what work styles have and haven’t worked for them including working holidays, hot desking, a mobile office and having a sea change. If you fancy a laugh, check out Noel Ranger’s article testing the theory of whether or not you can run a business from the beach. Check out our step-by-step course to solo success.
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Wellbeing
5 lessons learned freelancing from tropical paradise
Six months ago, James Mawson freelanced for a month from Bali. What would he do differently next time?
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Wellbeing
In praise of lazy
Of all the new ways to work happily and productively, little has resonated more with me than the concept of doing less. Join me in the lovely land of lazy.
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Wellbeing
5 steps to manage your business while travelling long term
Thanks to technology it’s never been easier to hop around the world with your businesses in tow. Here’s how to make the most of it!
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Wellbeing
VIDEO: Create a business and life you love
From a panel who have been there done that, this session explores creating a powerful vision, finding your purpose and managing overwhelm. It’s a chance to pause, clarify your direction, reignite your passion and ensure this is your best year yet. If you missed Flying Solo Live, you can catch up on some of the best bits.
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Wellbeing
Morning routines: How to design the perfect morning
Mornings are King, writes Lucy Kippist. And there’s nothing more fascinating than other people's morning routines and rituals.
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Wellbeing
Offices on Instagram versus offices in real life
Trendy minimalist office spaces sure look great, but where do you keep all your stuff? Sophia Russell adjusts her filter and investigates.
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Wellbeing
Building a business and life you love
This show is a panel discussion from the recent Flying Solo Live event in Melbourne, featuring Sarah Prescott from Thankyou, Jo Burston from Inspiring Rare Birds and Tom Griffith from Emma & Tom’s. Hear how three entrepreneurs design and run their businesses.
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Wellbeing
Beachlancing: My month living and working from Bali
Tired of working from his lounge room, James Mawson felt it was time to manage his affairs from a tropical beach paradise.
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Business startup
My friend’s starting a coworking space & I’m green with envy
My friend's starting a coworking space and I’m green with envy, writes Lucy Kippist.
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Wellbeing
Taking the plunge: Why I’m relocating to Melbourne after 30 years in Cairns
Farewell comfort and ease, soloist Andrew Griffiths is relocating and trading in his security blanket for a new adventure.
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Work styles
Confessions of a misfit entrepreneur
These days it seems everyone wants to be an entrepreneur. But do you really need a business plan and a sharp suit to get to the top? Kate Toon explains how she built three successful business in six years, and how you can do it too.
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Work styles
Have you created an AND or an OR business?
You can’t be more than one thing! Find your niche and stick to it! If this advice is as constricting to your business dreams as a size too small pair of Spanx worn to an all you can eat buffet, perhaps you need to look at an “AND” business.
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Work styles
Restarting after 60: My tips for eternal youth
I never really thought I’d have cause to relaunch 30 years into my solo journey, but as us seniorpreneurs dominate the startup scene, I should have seen it coming. Here’s how I’m approaching the challenge.
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Attracting new business
Our entire course, now part of membership!
We’ve condensed all we’ve learned into our comprehensive step-by-step course and bundled it into Premium Membership, for just $99. Check out Flying Solo membership.
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Wellbeing
I worked on Christmas day, and loved it. Here’s why.
Given the choice, most people wouldn’t dream of working on Christmas day. But I did work on Christmas Day, and loved it. Here’s why.
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Wellbeing
Succeeding despite yourself
For anyone who doesn't identify with popularised versions of success, Kate Toon's irreverent new book is likely to become your how-to go-to. She's one of a kind, as perhaps we all are.
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Work styles
5 reasons I love Mondays (and why you should too)
Mondays are traditionally a day to be loathed. But what if it could be different? Mel Daniels shares her experience as to why it should be a day to get excited about.
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Work styles
The 6 stages of soloism. Where are you?
The typical solo business journey has six stages of business from Starting Out to Exiting. Today, Kelly Exeter breaks down the most useful articles on our site depending on where you're at in that journey.
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Wellbeing
Being a creative and a suit
The ad industry has a clear line between the creative types and the account service people, so what happens when a soloist has to wear both hats? Nicolas Di Tempora reckons it's a better way of working.
