Flying Solo

Happiness is hard work

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 07:00:00 +1100

We know from our 2008 survey Understanding Micro Business coming your way again very soon incidentally that soloists are a sunny bunch with average happiness levels rated as 8 out of 10.

Kapow! How to write hard-hitting headlines

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 07:00:00 +1100

Here are four ways to make your headlines more compelling so they grab your readers’ attention, pique their curiosity and leave them wanting to know more.

Do you know when to quit?

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 07:00:00 +1100

Never giving in can sometimes lead to flogging a dead horse. But knowing when to quit and when to stick is a business skill that many of us struggle with.

Leading when you work alone

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 07:00:00 +1100

It's easy to fall into the trap of thinking that leadership is only for the big end of town. As Paul Mitchell shares in this short video, our immediate network often looks to us to take the lead and we should not disappoint.

Combatting the fear of speaking in public

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 07:00:00 +1100

Butterflies, pounding heart, sweaty palms, shaky knees. Sound familiar? These are symptoms of stage fright, and you can overcome them.

In praise of blooming late

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 07:00:00 +1100

Scan the blogosphere or bestseller list and you'd think that no-one over thirty succeeds at business. Not so. Some things take time and so they should. After all, what's the rush?

Things you shouldn’t be doing

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 07:00:00 +1100

I recently started thinking about ‘what I shouldn’t be doing’ in my business and my new perspective changed my outlook completely. Give it a try!

The four-step sales and marketing audit

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 07:00:00 +1100

Are your promotional materials delivering the best possible outcomes? Here we go back to basics to identify the pieces that need refreshing in four simple steps.

Break free of flabby language syndrome

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 07:00:00 +1100

When someone asks, 'How are you?' is your reply 'Good', 'Fine', or 'Okay'? Pshaw! How can you expect brilliance with such mediocrity!

How do you get in the zone?

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 07:00:00 +1100

Elite sports people often have a routine they go through before a game to help them get ‘in the zone’ to perform at their best. This powerful concept can apply to business professionals too.

Writing a book for profile and profit

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 07:00:00 +1100

The advantages of being an author go far beyond royalty income. If you have something worthwhile to say, there are many business gains to be made from writing a book!