Working alone
In this section, fellow soloists share what they love and hate about being self employed, as well as providing tips and tricks on how to get the most out of working alone. From balancing work freedom and discipline and coping with loneliness when working alone to survival tips for working from home and the benefits of having an unofficial business support team, you’ll find a range of insightful articles about the pros and cons of self employment. Check out our step-by-step course to solo success.
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Wellbeing
Christmas can suck for soloists. But it doesn’t have to
Working by yourself you can miss Christmas being part of a team. Let’s explore why it sucks being a solopreneur and what you can do to recover the Christmas spirit.
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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
Funny business: Your burning questions answered
If you’re perched smugly at your pristine desk smashing through your prioritised to-do list, good on you. For the rest of us, here’s some answers to the obscure soul-searching questions soloism can bring. Apologies in advance to those selling unicorn tears.
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Working alone
Dancing by myself: your solo Christmas party
Why should soloists miss out on celebrating a year of hard work and chowing down on the company dime? Here's how to have a solo Christmas party!
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Working alone
7 sure signs you need to get out more
For introverted soloists in particular, it’s easy to fall into a stay-at-home comfort zone. How can you tell when you’ve pushed it too far? Andrew Griffiths has some thoughts!
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Working alone
We back up our computers. Should we back ourselves up too?
Our computers contain valuable information we'd never want to lose so we make sure to back up every day. But what about all the valuable information inside our heads?
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Working alone
Christmas can suck for soloists. But it doesn’t have to
Working by yourself you can miss Christmas being part of a team. Let’s explore why it sucks being a solopreneur and what you can do to recover the Christmas spirit.
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Wellbeing
The mindset to succeed on your own
Sales expert, Steve Herzberg explains how to adopt the behaviours of a champion sales person and really get your business moving. An ideal presentation for anyone who finds selling a challenge.
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Working alone
Flying Solo community: Why YOU rock!
As my Acting Editor position with the Flying Solo community comes to an end, I’d like to shower you with compliments. Get your umbrella out!
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Working alone
Work in the Nude Day. The do’s and don’ts.
I’m a big advocate of Work in the Nude Day (WIND). In fact, to get into the spirit of things, I decided to write this article in my birthday suit.
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Lifestyle business
Priceless freedoms of running your own business
This year I came close to closing my business, which means I nearly lost my five priceless soloist freedoms that come with running your own business.
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Working alone
The emperor has no clothes. What about you?
Since we celebrated Work In The Nude Day last Friday, it's the perfect time to stop and reflect about why we've chosen the soloism path.
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Working alone
The naked truth about working at home
Going solo can make you feel a little exposed. But that exposure can be enjoyable. Discover the secret many soloists are too scared to share when working at home.
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Working alone
Work in the Nude Day! This Friday 5 December
Where can you wear your birthday suit to work? The home office! Help us celebrate the exhilarating freedoms of working alone. Hundreds of brave souls got into the spirit last year. Join in the fun, post a selfie or check out the action.
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Working alone
How to create virtual freedom
Many of us leave the corporate jungle for soloist flexibility and freedom, but end up chained to our work/desk for long hours. Here’s six ways to finally create virtual freedom.
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Working alone
As a solopreneur, I’m my best boss ever. Here’s why…
Move over Richard Branson, I'm the solopreneur in charge here and I have the best boss in the world. Here's why.
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Working alone
Soloism: My journey with guilt and loneliness
These days I am a proud and happy soloist, but soloism had its struggles in the early days - particularly with guilt and loneliness. This is my journey.
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Lifestyle business
Micro business: Here’s what we love about it!
We all value various things about being a soloist or micro business owner. Here’s what different people love about flying solo.
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Working alone
3 challenges of being free
The freedom of soloism feels good, but it’s not easy. What challenges of being free do you face?
