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10 monthly tasks for good business health
October 8, 2019
Time flies when you're running your own business. Days can quickly turn into weeks as you focus on the day-to-day work. And sometimes you can work so hard it’s easy to lose sight of the big picture. Our monthly checklist will ensure you keep your business on track. This monthly checklist will help you assess...Read More
Love it or hate it, outsourcing work to a third party presents obvious benefits for businesses. So if you’re wondering why companies outsource a specific element of their activity, the following article paints the picture. Often a business owner may think they can do it all, especially founders of small businesses and taking such a...Read More
How to Increase Motivation in Minutes
October 1, 2019
If you’re prone to procrastination, you’re certainly not alone. When there’s so much to do, it’s all too easy to postpone action because you can’t quite bring yourself to get started. Most things feel like overwhelming hurdles, until you take the first step towards completion. It’s this first step that gets the ball rolling, so...Read More
Budget Travel: Holidays that won’t break the bank
September 23, 2019
There’s nothing quite like jetting off for a holiday, but wouldn’t it be great to do so without stretching the budget too far? With great-value accommodation, cheap cuisine and spectacular attractions galore, these top spots are easy on the wallet without compromising on incredible experiences. Hoi An, Vietnam The calm waters of the South China...Read More
5 hidden costs of running a business (even from your own home)
September 23, 2019
For the first-time business owner, your ability to control costs is a critical success factor. But have you factored in these often-overlooked costs of running a business? What could be more cost-effective than starting your own small business from home? No mandatory commute means money saved. No managers or investors to keep most of the...Read More
Good things come to those who wait
September 17, 2019
Do you know which popular vehicle name reads the same forwards and backwards? Find the answer at the end of this article. If you scrolled down straight away, you might be too keen for your own good. We’ve all heard that patience is a virtue, and it can even save you money. Now’s a good...Read More
How to do competitor analysis
September 16, 2019
How many other businesses are going after your target customers? What are they offering and how are they delivering it? Answering these questions will help you build a competitive strategy and make your business stronger. Here’s how to do it. The benefits of a competitive strategy Your competitors – the ones you worry about, anyway...Read More
Climate change and ethical investing
September 9, 2019
The vision for ethical investing is simple: invest for the long term while making the world a better place. It’s noble and hard to argue with. Implementing the vision, however, is not so easy. The investing world is seldom black and white. Investors often face a decision choosing the lesser of two evils, or the...Read More
From bartering to smartphones—how our money habits have evolved
September 2, 2019
When’s the last time you used cash? New technologies are changing the way we transact Two sheep for an axe? A pigskin coat for a sack of grain? Three bushels of wheat for a goat? We’ve come a long way as a species. Back in the day, bartering was the only way to conduct transactions....Read More
Are you putting all your marketing eggs in one basket?
August 26, 2019
By Flying Solo contributor Cath Connell We live in exciting times! New technologies have made it so easy to grow your dream business by providing low-cost and potentially powerful ways to connect with your audience – often without having to leave the comfort of your office (or dining table)! No longer do we have to...Read More