Member Spotlight
Sports Partners is a free, fun site where people can find other people, clubs, or businesses for sports and hobbies. Read more
| Marketplace |
|---|
What say you?
Do you take on friends/family as customers?
70% - Sure! The more the merrier.
24% - Sometimes, but tread with caution
5% - No, best to avoid wherever possible
Work smart | Professional development
Most large companies provide professional development support to their staff, but for solo business owners
professional
development is an area that is often neglected.
This section provides general information on creating a professional
development plan, but also looks at specific ways to make learning
easier such as improving your
memory. Many soloists find having a business coach useful for their professional development, so this section
also covers how to
choose a business coach and the benefits of business coaching.
Taking the proverbial
24 Apr 12Sam LeaderI’ve always been a prolific reader but as the mother to two preschoolers, most of the books I’m exposed to these days are somewhat beneath me. Or so I thought. Read more
Comments: 7So good, it had to stop.
03 Apr 12Robert GerrishAfter four sell out years, we’ve decided to pull the plug on our annual Flying Solo LIVE! event. Here’s why. Read more
Comments: 17Business lessons from rock and roll
25 Jan 12Robert MoormanI didn’t know it at the time, but spending years in a rock and roll band proved instrumental in turning me into an entrepreneur. Here’s the small business lessons I learned from the experience. Read more
Comments: 3Improving your business knowledge
25 Feb 11Richard StewartOwning and operating a business presents amazing opportunities, but if you’re going to fully realise them, improving your business knowledge should be an ongoing process. Read more
Comments: 5Your personal mastermind group
30 Jun 10Mark MooreAs a soloist, do you ever wish you had more support from advisors, sounding boards or mentors? Would some expert advice from a personal mastermind group help you make better decisions? Read more
Comments: 2Business lessons you can learn from Oprah
18 Mar 10Yesim NicholsonI have a confession to make. On days that I’m home for lunch, I often dine with Oprah Winfrey, and I learn valuable business lessons from her. Read more
Comments: 12The power of inspirational books
03 Jan 10Lucinda LionsReading inspirational books can change your life. If you've experienced the impact, please read this article, because you might be able to change our lives. Read more
Comments: 21The best small business articles of 2009
21 Dec 09Sam LeaderIt’s the time of year for me to cast my eye over 2009’s small business articles and select a handful for the best. We’ve seen some crackers in 2009 … here are a few of my favourites. Read more
Comments: 3Lessons from the School of Hard Knocks
19 Jul 09Mark MooreThere’s no doubt in my mind that learning from hard knocks, mistakes and experience is powerful learning. The more intense the damage, the stronger lesson learned. Read more
Comments: 7Small business tips learnt from big business
13 Jul 09Peter CrockerIt’s easy to criticise large institutions for their bureaucratic processes and customer service shortcomings. But, by examining what they do well, there’s a wealth of small business tips. Here are seven... Read more
Comments: 21How to lead in challenging times
27 May 09Robert GerrishIn this video I talk with Flying Solo contributor John Raymond on the topic of leadership. But as soloists, do we need to worry about such stuff? We most certainly do, John explains. Read more
Comments: 2The importance of business development days
16 Mar 09Robert GerrishJust imagine one day a week devoted to growing your business. A business development day devoid of the usual interruptions and distractions. I’ve done it. It works and here’s how. Read more
Comments: 38Business mentoring: My experience as a mentee
22 Jan 09Megan HillsA mentee isn’t a mint confectionery, it means ‘one who is mentored’. Business mentoring is great for soloists in need of extra support, information and direction. Here’s how it’s given my business some valuable oomph. Read more
Comments: 6How to make the most of a business mentor
14 Oct 08Megan HillsPast fave: What could be more fun, and potentially profitable, than bouncing your business dreams around with someone who can help turn them into reality? I recently enlisted the help of a business mentor and am already meeting goals previously laden with Read more
Comments: 8How to choose a role model
28 Aug 08Kate JamesA role model is someone who inspires you, whose behaviour you want to emulate. They can be a wonderful source of support, particularly for those working on their own. Read more
Comments: 2Optimise learning by showing you know
01 Apr 08Mark MooreYou’ve spent time and energy learning something new and you’re about to put this new knowledge into action. For many, this is when they realise they hadn’t really learned what they meant to learn after all, so here are some ways to optimise learning. Read more
Comments: 2The benefits of a business coach
11 Mar 08Kathie M. ThomasI put off getting a business coach for a long time. I was already a leader in my own industry and forging ahead with things quite capably on my own, so I thought. Why did I need someone to tell me what I thought I already knew? Read more
Comments: 14Creating a professional development plan
06 Nov 07Zern LiewMost large companies provide training and career development support, but as a soloist this is often neglected. Here we look at advantages of both formal and self-directed learning and show you how to create your own professional development plan. Read more
Comments: 4When reading is bad for you
25 Oct 07Megan ToughIt is assumed that there are many benefits of reading, but are there some instances when reading can be a waste of time? Is reading a double-edged sword? What do you think? Read more
Comments: 13Business book recommendations
30 Sep 07Karen MorathThe very best thing solo business owners can do to make the most of October is to get their hands on a really good book and spend the month actively reading it. So if you’re looking for a great business book recommendation read on. Read more
Comments: 11Improve your memory
05 Aug 07Mark MooreHow often does your memory let you down? Are your powers of recall lacking? The good news is those whose memory lets them down can learn to remember using the right techniques. Read more
Comments: 4Learning tips: Ten ways to make learning easier
08 May 07Mark MooreAre you learning in the best way that you can? Do you find learning easy and enjoyable? If not, by following these learning tips you can make a few powerful changes to make learning easier. Read more
Comments: 3Professional Development: Seven steps to turn learning into earning
05 Apr 07Mark MooreOf all the vital skills that you must have to perform your work excellently, which is your weakest? Have you ever considered that it’s the weakest of all your vital skills that sets your level of professional development? Read more
Comments: 4Business coaching: How to choose a coach
17 Jan 06Grant HymanA coach provides advice and guidance based on their own experiences and capabilities, so it pays to take the time to find the business coaching that's right for you. So how do you choose a coach relevant to your needs? Read more
Comments: 4
Copyright © 2005-2012 Flying Solo Pty Ltd · Web design by Sharkey Media
Small Business is Australia's fastest growing sector – this business community site was created for those running a small business of one to five people. Here the solo and micro business owner will find small business forums, a small business directory, free resources, help, tips and advice on: starting a small business; working smarter when working from home; effective small business marketing; small business networking; the solo psyche; staying balanced as a small business owner; small business technology advice and small business finance tips.
