Measuring success
You can't manage what you can't measure! It may be a worn out business cliché, but measuring success is also an idea that big business has always successfully embraced - measuring customer satisfaction, productivity, product quality, marketing results and everything in between. So why is measuring business performance so neglected in micro business? This section will get you excited about measuring your success by showing you five measures for microbusiness success and exploring topics such as statistical thinking concepts, split testing and key performance indicators. Check out our step-by-step course to solo success.
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Measuring success
The simple test to reveal why you’re not making money
Do you feel like you’re working harder than ever but not really getting ahead or making money? Let’s explore what is behind that demotivating feeling.
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Measuring success
Why awards are good (even if you don’t win)
Dance school entrepreneur, Stacey Morgan is mildly obsessed with entering business awards. In this podcast, she explains how it benefits her business and helps her continually improve what she does and how she does it.
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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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Measuring success
I give you permission to chase bright, shiny objects
As business owners, we’re always being told to stop shooting off after bright, shiny objects. But when we do that, we can miss out on the one that explodes!
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Measuring success
Is your conscientiousness holding you back?
Do you take a rigorous and conscientious approach to your business, or veer more towards the impulsive and free-spirited way of doing things?
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Measuring success
Seth Godin: Beyond Success and Failure
We’re all out there trying to figure out ‘how to succeed’ … when perhaps we should be trying to figure out ‘how to fail’. Here’s Seth Godin in conversation with Susan Piver.
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FROM THE FORUMS
Delegate, delegate, delegate. How true is it though?
Hi everyone, I have started a new business 3 weeks ago. It's a cafe and I am very happy about how it is going. Now, I am stuck in the kitchen and I feel like I…
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Measuring success
Jason Clarke – Embracing Change
Jason Clarke explains why change is important for success.
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Measuring success
Appreciating the joy of small
So often we’re told that “big is beautiful” and how the path to business success is continual growth. But what’s wrong with appreciating the joy of small?
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Measuring success
Is your inner Imposter cramping your style?
Many soloists are familiar with the voice in their heads telling them they’re a fraud. Here are three things you can do to silence your limiting beliefs once and for all!
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Measuring success
Why short-term targets limit growth
Short-term targets are those we try to ‘hit’ every month, every day or every week. But they can limit business growth. Find out how.
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Measuring success
Will your Success be temporary or permanent?
In this article I explore the concept of success and provide a tool to help you instantly ascertain whether your success will be temporary or permanent.
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Measuring success
Three elements of a successful business
Although it may sound trite, achieving success in business is not that difficult. Here are three elements of a truly successful business.
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FROM THE FORUMS
2016. I'll Show Your Mine If You Show Me Yours
2016 has been a year to remember for me. My cleaning business has more than doubled through the year so pretty soon we won't be able to call ourselves the little…
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Measuring success
Spiritual success and the microbiz owner
If you want to truly become successful, you have to drop the ‘BS’ and understand what success really is, as it relates to the truest you.
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Measuring success
Biz performance: Statistical Thinking Concepts
Statistical thinking is about understanding concepts that have a huge bearing on how quickly you reach your business goals. Here are four of those concepts.
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Measuring success
Finances: Taking control in uncertain times
If you feel like you’re spinning out of control in uncertain financial times, start focusing on the aspects of your business you can control.
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Measuring success
Five top tips for setting KPI’s
I often see soloists measure their KPI fulfilment according to whether they achieve their business targets, but in my opinion, this is a recipe for confusion.
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Measuring success
Five lessons learnt from 10 years in business
This year marks 10 years since I established my business. After experiencing the highs and lows, I like to think that I’m wiser and have small business lessons to share.
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Measuring success
Six lessons I learnt from business failure
After a 30 page business plan and six months of work, my business was destined to succeed, right? Wrong! Here are the lessons I learnt.
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Measuring success
Entrepreneurs versus wantrepreneurs
Some people think they’re entrepreneurs when in fact they’re wantrepreneurs. Which one are you?
