If you are one of Australia’s million soloists or have dreams to strike out on your own, you are sure to find inspiration and advice amongst Flying Solo’s articles which have been written with you in mind.

They cover topics such as starting out, networking, marketing and small business technology as well as balancing work and life.

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Clarifies what the owner of a small business of one needs in their marketing kit, to learning new written and oral presentation skills, this section will help get you noticed.

Whatever your knowledge or grasp of marketing, prepare to be challenged, stimulated and inspired.

Small business networking surely has to be the most powerful tool in developing a prosperous solo business. However, there are many myths and misconceptions regarding solo or small business networking.

Whether networking has you hiding under the desk or is something you actively embrace and practice, this section will help you and your business evolve and prosper.

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Starting a new small business of one requires a mass of business planning and research. Don’t be overwhelmed though, start-up is a high-energy stage and what’s needed is the right focus for those energies.

Just how can technology help you run your small business? That’s what we explore in this section.

Whatever your level of technological expertise, you’re sure to learn something new here.

When you work for yourself, it’s critical that you have strategies in place to ensure you are managing your time well. The articles and tips in this section will help you get on with business and let you spend less time working.

Whether it’s developing smarter processes or helping you overcome procrastination, you’ll find what you’re after to help you work less but achieve more.

Work and life balance has become increasingly important in today’s world. Here we celebrate the role of rest and play. After all, without it we compromise the success of our solo business, not to mention our happiness, relationships, health and well-being.

As a soloist in control of your career, you are well placed to make time for the business of life. That’s the theory anyway! The articles here will help you put balance into practise.

Working from home has become a viable option with the growth of technology in today’s world. Here we address challenges that you will face and provide you with some strategies and guidance on how to work effectively from your place and achieve business success at the same time.

When you work from home, for yourself, you have the chance to discover the real meaning of work smarter, not harder. The articles and tips in this section will help get your home business running smoothly.

Working smarter has to do with developing and maintaining efficient work practices; making best use of your office and external support services and getting organised!

Whether it’s confirming the brilliance of things you already do, or learning new skills, you’ll find what you’re after to help you work smarter.