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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.
        • What to have prepared if you’re looking to raise capital

          What to have prepared if you’re looking to raise capital

          August 4, 2022
        • Is starting a business really any riskier than having a job?

          Is starting a business really any riskier than having a job?

          July 28, 2022
        • The NEAT solution to any business challenge

          The NEAT solution to any business challenge

          July 26, 2022
    • 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.
        • Brilliant hacks and tips to make your social media videos pop!

          Brilliant hacks and tips to make your social media videos pop!

          July 29, 2022
        • Seven practical tips to get better at networking

          Seven practical tips to get better at networking

          July 27, 2022
        • And the winner is … you! Why you should start entering business awards

          And the winner is … you! Why you should start entering business awards

          July 25, 2022
    • Sales
        • How a simple quiz can boost your leads and gain you valuable data

          How a simple quiz can boost your leads and gain you valuable data

          June 27, 2022
        • Four outdated sales styles you definitely need to kick to the curb

          Four outdated sales styles you definitely need to kick to the curb

          April 6, 2022
        • Do what they don’t: 7 things to do better than your competitors

          Do what they don’t: 7 things to do better than your competitors

          March 31, 2022
    • 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.
        • Five ways to impress investors to support your new business idea

          Five ways to impress investors to support your new business idea

          August 3, 2022
        • Three top strategies for setting goals you can actually achieve

          Three top strategies for setting goals you can actually achieve

          August 1, 2022
        • Five smart ways to grow your business, no matter your budget

          Five smart ways to grow your business, no matter your budget

          July 12, 2022
    • 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.
        • Conversion rate optimisation: 5 ways it can boost your sales and user experience

          Conversion rate optimisation: 5 ways it can boost your sales and user experience

          July 28, 2022
        • The new tech creating big opportunities for small business marketing

          The new tech creating big opportunities for small business marketing

          July 7, 2022
        • Don’t get caught out! Identity security is essential to ‘business as usual’

          Don’t get caught out! Identity security is essential to ‘business as usual’

          July 6, 2022
    • 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.
        • Tradies National Health Month: “You can’t pour from an empty glass”

          Tradies National Health Month: “You can’t pour from an empty glass”

          August 5, 2022
        • Positive psychology: Imagine your best self into existence

          Positive psychology: Imagine your best self into existence

          July 15, 2022
        • 5 mentally healthy habits to take into the new financial year

          5 mentally healthy habits to take into the new financial year

          June 28, 2022
    • News
        • 2022 Sydney Metro Business Awards nominations now open

          2022 Sydney Metro Business Awards nominations now open

          August 11, 2022
        • Framing a new optimistic national narrative

          Framing a new optimistic national narrative

          August 8, 2022
        • Alarming new report reveals how many Aussie businesses suffering “chronic cash flow stress”

          Alarming new report reveals how many Aussie businesses suffering “chronic cash flow stress”

          July 22, 2022
    • SpotlightBusiness Class Members showcase their profiles and the services they offer to small business customers in Australia.
        • Soloist Spotlight: Steven John Irwin, Manage WP Australia

          Soloist Spotlight: Steven John Irwin, Manage WP Australia

          August 1, 2022
        • “How I built my online side hustle into a massive success in just 3 years”

          “How I built my online side hustle into a massive success in just 3 years”

          February 23, 2022
        • In the Spotlight: Pat Mannix, Cotchy.com.au

          In the Spotlight: Pat Mannix, Cotchy.com.au

          January 17, 2022
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          • Flying Solo: Going It Alone In Business
            The weekly podcast for those going solo in business, hosted by Cec Busby.

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          • Flying Solo Small Business Spotlight
            Featuring innovative businesses and soloists from around Australia

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            Take the first steps to starting your side hustle or small business now

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          • Work your Way: Go it alone in business
            The complete guide to designing your own business.

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

Flying Solo - July 13, 2020
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...
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Podcast 225: 5 ways to boost business cash flow as we emerge from COVID

Flying Solo - July 10, 2020
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The power of a single business testimonial (and why you need a strategy)

Katrina McCarter - July 10, 2020
Throughout the 2020s, every business who wishes to attract mothers needs to have a well thought out testimonial strategy.
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3 ways you can use food choices to manage stress

Flying Solo - July 8, 2020
Running your own business, although exhilarating, is also stressful, especially at this point in history. Managing this stress through a combination of strategies, such...
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Why it’s important to say ‘yes’ when your clients ask for help

Karen Hollenbach - July 7, 2020
What I am loving about the shift to delivering business services online is the opportunity to embrace the phone call and revert back to...
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The 4 stages of an effective apology

Flying Solo - July 6, 2020
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Podcast 223: How to COVID safe your business

Flying Solo - July 3, 2020
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How to start winning government business

Flying Solo - July 2, 2020
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Are you suffering from a business mood swing?

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How to be a flamingo in a bucket full of crabs

Nicola Moras - June 30, 2020
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