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    • Getting startedIf you’re starting a new business in Australia, you’ll find stacks of resources to help ensure you get off on the right foot. Find out if you’re well suited to running your own show with our nifty quiz.
        • Why work won’t validate you – but it can liberate you!

          Why work won’t validate you – but it can liberate you!

          November 29, 2021
        • Three reasons why thinking optimistically is so important to achieving a positive mindset

          Three reasons why thinking optimistically is so important to achieving a positive mindset

          November 23, 2021
        • Self-employed? Here’s 4 things to know about Hnry, the clever accounting app for sole traders

          Self-employed? Here’s 4 things to know about Hnry, the clever accounting app for sole traders

          November 15, 2021
    • MarketingGetting to grips with small business marketing is an essential element of solo success. Find the support you need here. Need more help? Check out our step-by-step course to solo success.
        • Win or lose, entering awards can be good for your business

          Win or lose, entering awards can be good for your business

          November 15, 2021
        • Why brands rebrand… Just ask Facebook’s Zuckerberg

          Why brands rebrand… Just ask Facebook’s Zuckerberg

          November 12, 2021
        • Six winning PR tips for small businesses

          Six winning PR tips for small businesses

          October 29, 2021
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        • Selling B2B? Here’s why your customers are looking elsewhere…

          Selling B2B? Here’s why your customers are looking elsewhere…

          November 3, 2021
        • Are you considering consultancy? Here’s how I calculate my hourly rate…

          Are you considering consultancy? Here’s how I calculate my hourly rate…

          August 24, 2021
        • Nine tips to nail your next virtual sales pitch

          Nine tips to nail your next virtual sales pitch

          August 18, 2021
    • ProductivityKnowing what’s involved in setting up and running a small business in Australia, this section will help your productivity. Check out our step-by-step course to solo success.
        • Why self-discipline is overrated and what you need to use to find lasting motivation

          Why self-discipline is overrated and what you need to use to find lasting motivation

          November 22, 2021
        • Leadership tales: Rowan Hodge says soft skills are what’s need to lead and succeed

          Leadership tales: Rowan Hodge says soft skills are what’s need to lead and succeed

          November 17, 2021
        • The 4Ds of effective small business project management

          The 4Ds of effective small business project management

          November 5, 2021
    • Business technologyWith business technology changing so rapidly it can be hard to keep up-to-date with the latest developments. In this section, we provide straightforward, easy to understand articles about online business tools and other business technology. From choosing a customer relationship management system or an inventory management system to app development, computer and software security and data backups, you are sure to find something useful for your small business in this section. Check out our step-by-step course to solo success.
        • 5 steps to setting up an online business in Australia

          5 steps to setting up an online business in Australia

          September 11, 2021
        • How chatbots can improve your post-purchase customer experience

          How chatbots can improve your post-purchase customer experience

          September 1, 2021
        • How to succeed on the App market when you’re a solopreneur

          How to succeed on the App market when you’re a solopreneur

          August 11, 2021
    • Health + wellbeingYour health and wellbeing is as important as mastering the challenges of small business management and development. Check out our step-by-step course to solo success.
        • In search of happiness: Why some people find it harder to be happy

          In search of happiness: Why some people find it harder to be happy

          November 30, 2021
        • 10 tips to get a better night’s sleep

          10 tips to get a better night’s sleep

          November 11, 2021
        • Free mental health coaching for NSW small business owners

          Free mental health coaching for NSW small business owners

          November 9, 2021
    • News
        • New rules for the vaccinated as more restrictions ease in NSW today

          New rules for the vaccinated as more restrictions ease in NSW today

          October 18, 2021
        • Fintech Hnry launches Sole Trader Pulse revealing the state of play for the nation’s soloists

          Fintech Hnry launches Sole Trader Pulse revealing the state of play for the nation’s soloists

          October 14, 2021
        • NSW premier accelerates reopening with further restrictions to ease from Monday

          NSW premier accelerates reopening with further restrictions to ease from Monday

          October 7, 2021
    • SpotlightBusiness Class Members showcase their profiles and the services they offer to small business customers in Australia.
        • In the Spotlight: Claudia Bouma, Copywriter

          In the Spotlight: Claudia Bouma, Copywriter

          August 9, 2021
        • In the spotlight: Chris Kondou, Virtual CFO

          In the spotlight: Chris Kondou, Virtual CFO

          July 20, 2021
        • In the Spotlight: Dessy Angelova, SEOlancer

          In the Spotlight: Dessy Angelova, SEOlancer

          July 13, 2021
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            The weekly podcast for those going solo in business, hosted by Cec Busby.

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            Featuring innovative businesses and soloists from around Australia

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            The complete guide to designing your own business.

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Soloist spotlight: Wendy MacManus, Wendy & Holly Shoes

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In February 2010 bookkeeper Wendy MacManus embarked on a much-needed holiday overseas to unwind and de-stress from the long hours, and boring, unfulfilling desk...

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