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How to know when it’s the right time to start a business

Whenever people ask me when the right time is to start a business, there’s a statistic that immediately comes to mind: 80% of start-ups fail. That then begs the question: why?

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Here’s the truth behind starting out with “nothing but a dream”

By Lucy Kippist

“Whatever happens -never give up - never give in …” As introductions to stories go, it doesn't get much better than those three lines. Which is exactly how I discovered this incredible post in our Flying Solo forums written by member, @Ray53.

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Is NOW really the best time to start a new business? 4 experts weigh-in

By Lucy Kippist

One of the most read stories on Flying Solo since the start of the COVID pandemic is this one that looks at how to get your side hustle off the ground. It’s not surprising with all the talk of pivots and using our time in #iso to make brand new plans for our lives. But what exactly is it about NOW that makes it a great time to start a new business?

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4 techniques you need to manage reopening your business after the coronavirus shutdown

By Startup Daily

Our elected officials have put up the “open for business” sign and we’re heading back to the office! You’ve just heard the news and whilst there’s some relief, it is combined with a little voice in your head saying “here we go again”.

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What I learnt starting a business as a young mum

By Kochie's Business Builders

Most women are excited to find out they are pregnant with their first child. That wasn’t the case for me, a 17-year-old who had just finished high school. I had two years of a bricklaying apprenticeship behind me with full-time work in the construction industry in my immediate future. A baby certainly wasn’t on the agenda. Maternity leave wasn’t an option, so I soon found myself jobless with a baby on the way, writes Casey Mackinley author of Girls Don’t Lay Bricks.

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Madame Flavour’s Corinne Noyes explains why bigger isn’t always better in business, and how tea creates connections

By Lucy Kippist

First question first – do you ever drink coffee? I used to drink coffee to keep me energised and motivated in the face of corporate hours and I always felt really anxious. When I started the business I consciously cut coffee out and I didn’t realise how much of an impact it had had on […]

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It’s taken me 10 years to be an overnight success, but it’s 100% worth it

By Karen Hollenbach

I live with one of those people who is bursting with business ideas. Before starting our own separate businesses in the late 1990s, my husband and I used to spend night after night brainstorming his business ideas. We were both gainfully employed and he had the fire in his belly to be his own boss and do things his way.

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Yes, you can turn what you know & love into an online business

Truthfully, it took me actually leaving my corporate role, to figure this out. Here’s the thing. From the view inside the job, you’re surrounded by others doing much of the same. Your conditioning prevents you from seeing the full (very big) picture.

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Are ten ideas better than one? Camplify founder Justin Hales thinks so

As the host of the Welcome to Day One podcast, I’m privileged to speak to some of the most interesting business minds from across regional Australia. One in particular who stood out was Justin Hales, CEO and founder of Camplify. Justin grew an idea into an international business with a multi-million-dollar turnover in just a […]

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Meet Lara. She started her business at 13 years old…

Meet Lara Davis. Lara started her business, Lovely Little Lights when she was just 13 years old. Listen to Lara's story now.

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CORONAVIRUS LATEST: ‘Do Not Travel Abroad’ – Australia bans international travel, gatherings of more than 100 people

By Startup Daily

We’re publishing this daily update to keep the startup/tech community informed about the global coronavirus pandemic. Take a look at the image above. The red is where the government says you shouldn’t head. We’ve split our daily update into six sections: Response, Business, Global, Cancellations, Advice and, And also, to help you find what you’re looking for. The latest news in each section at the top.

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IWD: 17 business women who rock the world

Today we celebrate International Women's Day - especially the incredible women in our Flying Solo and Kochie's Business Builders community who make a difference every single day.

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Podcast 204: I couldn’t find the kids shoes I wanted, so I started a business to make them myself

In this episode of the Flying Solo podcast, editor Lucy Kippist speaks with founder of the incredibly successful online store, Milwoods Shoes that she runs from her family farm in Wagga Wagga NSW.

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Tips for working from home

Sarah Goff-Dupont shares some tips for working from home, as well as some little-known facts and a classic blooper – don’t miss these if you’re thinking of transitioning to full-time remote work.

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Podcast 203: How to get a really cool freelance writing gig

In this episode of the Flying Solo podcast, editor Lucy Kippist speaks with Hannah James, a freelance writer for Australian Geographic magazine.

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How a digital detox led to a new venture

By Robert Gerrish

By stepping back from the online world and reacquainting with long ignored creative interests, I accidentally found a new side hustle. That wasn’t the plan.

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Do you want a job or a career

By Tammy Tansley

Far too often we get a case of envies when we look at the careers of others. More often than not we do this without actually asking ourselves if they are really the lives that we actually want and whether we are prepared to put in the work (and inevitable sacrifices) to get there.

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My Rural Small Business: Positively Growing

According to the ABS, regional businesses account for over 800,000 businesses. As part of our Regional Heroes campaign, we're profiling some of these incredible small businesses, like Positively Growing, to see what makes them (and their towns) tick!

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My Small Rural Business: Harpermartin

According to the ABS, regional businesses account for over 800,000 businesses. As part of our Regional Heroes campaign, we're profiling some of these incredible small businesses, like Harpermartin, to see what makes them (and their towns) tick!