Processes
Putting in place effective business processes is a key way of working smarter, not harder. And once the business processes have been implemented, it is beneficial to document your business process documents to save you time in the future. This section includes a wide range of business processes articles covering topics such as project management skills, stock management, sourcing overseas products, debt management strategies and how to organise your paperwork. It is good practice to regularly monitor your business processes to see where improvements or changes can be made to help things run more smoothly. Check out our step-by-step course to solo success.
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Processes
How tweaking a few administration processes saves me 5 hours every month
When you’re racing to beat a deadline, you’ll appreciate having that extra time up your sleeve from streamlining your administration processes, writes Heather Smith.
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Processes
How to build a business that works without you
Angela Henderson talks about how you can make the journey from being vital to the daily running of your business to building your business so that it can run smoothly while you aren’t there.
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Processes
Getting organised when it feels like you’re buried
Debbie Eglin is a productivity junkie and enjoys getting others into shape. If you’re planning big things or possibly heading for an exit, it could be time to get your house in order. Here’s where to start.
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Processes
Is that a gun in your pocket?
It’s not what you’re thinking. This isn’t some lewd piece about risqué topics, it’s actually about the feeling that comes from being forearmed. If you’ve ever envied others who seem to stride into situations with calm and confidence, this is for you.
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Attracting new business
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Processes
How to hit BIG goals, even when you’re busy
You’ve got important things to do, so how do you find time to do them? Andrew Griffiths shares a simple process for setting business priorities.
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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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Processes
7 tips to stop you under-charging and over-servicing
Over-servicing clients is a common problem for soloists; we feel it’s what sets us apart from our competitors. All it’s doing, however, is creating unreasonable expectations, and costing us money to boot.
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How I automated my business to achieve a 4 hour work week
I’ll admit I was naive in thinking I could create a profitable business that didn’t require a big number of hours from me. However I was determined that more hours now, would mean less later. Here’s how I created a 4 hour work week.
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Processes
I already know what I want from Santa this Christmas!
Yes we know it’s November! But Natasha Hawker is getting in early to ensure there are no excuses from Santa this year!
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Processes
10 ways to simplify, automate & outsource
Sam Leader and Robert Gerrish share the best business-changing tips, tools and advice from their decade of working together building the Flying Solo community.
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Processes
How one introverted action boosted business bliss
As a business introvert, one particular process just didn’t work for me. So I changed it, and found my bliss.
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Processes
Managing the performance of remote employees
Managing remote employees is certainly an adjustment for many but is also a component of business today that’s essential to master. Kevin Mallen shares his three top tips for doing so.
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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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Processes
7 debt management strategies for getting paid faster
Failing to get paid in a timely fashion is a sure-fire way to kill your cash flow. These seven debt management strategies will help you get the money in the door quickly!
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Processes
Is your business robbing you of sleep?
As small business owners it’s easy to burn the candle at both ends. Here are some tips for better sleep so you can rejuvenate your way to success.
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Processes
Maybe it’s time to stop building your business
Everything we read about building your business these days tells us how to structure things. But they don’t really mention the most important thing, a foundation of resilience.
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Processes
Consistency in business – why it matters and how to achieve it
Are potential clients getting a different impression about your business depending on where they first come across you?
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Processes
A simple way to work on your business. Every day.
One of the things soloists find hardest is working on their business as opposed to in it. Is the solution for this problem as simple as looking at your future business self?
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Processes
4 practical ways to improve your cash flow management
Small enterprises are always looking for ways to improve their cash flow management. These 4 tips are practical, simple to enact … and they work!
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Processes
Tips to help you take holidays
One of the toughest things about being a soloist is taking a holiday. Here are my top seven tips to help you take holidays!
