Going solo
Starting your own business requires a mass of business planning and research. Don’t be overwhelmed though, small business startup is a high-energy stage and what’s needed is the right focus for those energies.
This section covers the basic needs of a business startup. You’ll find tips on working from home, deciding whether now is the time to start your own business, buying a business, as well as advice on setting business goals and writing a business plan.
Check out our step-by-step course to solo success.
Going solo
Taking care of business: Insider tips for musicians
Image: Carlos Lara (left) and Jimmy Young (right) from Bootleg Rascal. Australia has no shortage of solo musical talent: Paul Kelly, Missy Higgins, Peter...
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6 fears to stop worrying about when launching your side hustle
Having a great small business idea is one thing; having the courage to launch it is another thing entirely. Whether it’s a fear of failure...
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How to go from employee to entrepreneur in 7 easy steps
Transitioning from being an employee to a digital entrepreneur can be a life-changing decision. The internet has opened up new avenues for entrepreneurs, allowing...
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Running a business solo? Here’s everything you need to make the most of opportunities that come your way
Be ready to act in the moment, invest in your dreams, and take on challenges, whatever they may be. In this Flying Solo series...
Getting started
7 steps to surviving the first year of business
Whether you’re launching a business or starting a side hustle, the first year of trading is make-or-break. Yet, there are well-established means of boosting...
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How to shift your mindset from employee to entrepreneur and design the life you want
Hemi Hossain came to business ownership later in life, but that has not stopped him from becoming a successful digital entrepreneur, international speaker, and...
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Want better customers and more success? Then it’s time to charge what you’re worth
Andrew Griffiths purchased his first business at age 17 and, in the two decades since, has become a global presenter, business coach and bestselling...
Getting started
“Don’t ask the advice of someone who hasn’t been where you want to go”: Michelle Kvello on how to make a move from corporate to consultant
Michelle Kvello is the director of Lantern Partners, a virtual CFO consultancy, and a long-time champion of entrepreneurs and the hardworking individuals behind small...
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