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Flying Solo

Flying Solo
The show for those starting or running a one person business, hosted by Cec Busby. With over 100,000 members and stacks of resources, Flying Solo keeps you on track.
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128. Fancy starting an online store? Best start here.

At most times of the day and night, Flying Solo’s forums are abuzz with discussions about how to get products moving. Forum regular, John Romaine regularly shares his advice and in this podcast he shifts from keyboard to microphone to give some pointers on how to begin the journey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 14, 201830 minEp. 127

127. Influencers: How blogs and brands are benefitting and you could too

In a world seemingly dominated by content creation and obsessed with ‘reach’ and ‘engagement’, where does the independent professional fit in? In this podcast, Bec Derrington returns to help us understand our place. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 05, 201832 minEp. 126

126. 5 tips to handle tricky business relationships

Tammy Tansley helps people communicate and interact effectively in the world of work. In this podcast, we look at some strategies to handle those tricky business relationships that come up now and then. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 25, 201828 minEp. 125

125. Refreshing your brand for the New Year

In this podcast, Amanda Vanelderen shares her top tips to help us kick off 2018 with renewed energy. To keep the party going a little longer, she uses popular song titles to make each point and has some great, straightforward ideas. Just what we need. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 04, 201827 minEp. 124

124. Why we should all become journalists

While it may seem counterintuitive given the tumultuous world of journalism, Sherene Strahan thinks there’s much to gain from adopting an inquisitive mindset. Here’s how it’s done. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 05, 201729 minEp. 123

123. A focus on women in startup

Christie Whitehill started Tech Ready Women to improve the success rate of female startups. She’s also the CEO of Hatching Lab and Co-founder of the Poppy Renegade movement. In this podcast she gives an overview of some key startup challenges and their solution. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 23, 201743 minEp. 122

122. Pay yourself first

Come on, we’ve all heard the notion of paying yourself first, haven’t we? But so few actually do. Najma Khan wants to change all that and shares a fairly simple approach to the topic. If you’re basing your business success on what the ATM allows you to withdraw, this one’s for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 09, 201724 minEp. 121

121. Stop your WordPress site being a honeypot for hackers

Tom Cameron loves WordPress and it scares the hell out of him. With worldwide popularity comes increasing risk, as the platform has become the bad guys break-in target of choice. In this podcast, Tom tells us what we need to do to stay safe and secure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 26, 201725 minEp. 120

120. A stronger, healthier yoga, pilates or PT business

Ingrid Thompson helps health practitioners turn their passion into viable, long lasting businesses. While the tips she shares are relevant to all independents, they’re must-dos to those she calls the ‘movement professionals’. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 11, 201728 minEp. 119

119. How an online fashion course aims to stop things unravelling

Elizabeth Formosa returns to give us an update on the super-popular online fashion industry. She highlights the many challenges faced in this fiercely competitive sector and how she’s gearing up to help. As you’ll hear, she’s invested heavily in an online course and openly details the process and the rationale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 28, 201733 minEp. 118

118. How and why to package your services

If you have that annoying feeling you’re giving too much away and missing money-making opportunities, Rachel Kurzyp’s approach to bundling up her offerings may be just the answer. Since she overhauled her website a couple of years ago she making more revenue from better clients. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 14, 201725 minEp. 117

117. Solo, but not alone

While Rosie Kaplan is technically a soloist, she has a team in her corner, helping her overcome obstacles and challenges. This is her ‘mastermind group’ and it’s been so life changing that she’s built a business helping others do the same. Here’s how it all works. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 31, 201732 minEp. 116

116. Risky Inc. Should your solo venture become a legal entity?

If you're waiting for your accountant to tell you when it's time to set up as a Pty. Ltd, you risk becoming a risky business. So says solo lawyer, Ian Aldridge. In this podcast he outlines the process and costs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 16, 201730 minEp. 115

115. Reveal your inner author

Jacqui Pretty helps turn people into authors and she reckons that with the right approach most of us can do a damn fine job. In this podcast she walks us through the process and details how long it will take and what it will cost. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 02, 201733 minEp. 114

114. Pick up the phone and sell!

In this podcast, Jordan D’Urbano talks about the important role cold calling has and how it can achieve things that other strategies cannot. He tells us how to prepare and how to get up when you keep getting knocked back. Yay to the old-school phone! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 20, 201734 minEp. 113

113. Succeeding despite yourself

For anyone who doesn't identify with popularised versions of success, Kate Toon's irreverent new book is likely to become your how-to go-to. She's one of a kind, as perhaps we all are. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 06, 201735 minEp. 112

112. 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 22, 201726 minEp. 111

111. 5 actions that don’t feel like marketing

What if you could introduce new habits that helped your business and yet felt painless. Jill Brennan reckons you can and in this podcast she tells us how. Whether newbie or established, these tips really are must-dos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 07, 201729 minEp. 110

110. Managing your business on the move

Author, blogger and editor, Kelly Exeter is turning into something of a jetsetter. Just back from a handful of national and international events, she shares tools and tips on how to run your business from anywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 24, 201731 minEp. 109

109. Touchpoints with technology

Caroline Leppers is an expert at helping small businesses add automation to their marketing using technology. In this session, she shares strategies to help you build leads and generate sales using the latest cloud-based tools. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 22, 201729 minEp. 108

108. Look what’s about to steal your customers

Futurist and commentator Paul Wallbank discusses the rise of artificial intelligence, how it’s impacting small business (threat AND opportunity!)and where it may turn up next in this thought-provoking discussion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 17, 201729 minEp. 107

107. Unleash the inner innovator

Amantha Imber worries that we approach innovation from the wrong perspective. Rather than the quest for cool, new ideas, it’s more about understanding the challenges our customers face. Here’s how soloists can get the innovation ball rolling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 04, 201721 minEp. 106

106. Bringing stillness into every day

Tom Cronin was in a bad way. Anxious, sleepless and sinking into depression, he knew he had to change. A decade on, he’s transformed his approach to life and work and today has a solo business that assists others. Avoid the wobble, take action now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 07, 201738 minEp. 105

105. When you show up on Google, but the customers don’t

Most online searches deliver squillions of results and you’re probably in there somewhere. That’s only part of the equation though, as what we’re after are leads that turn into business. In this podcast, Stuart Brown highlights the simplest way to turns things around. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 06, 201729 minEp. 104

104. Disrupt yourself (before someone else does)

Roger La Salle is an engineer and innovator and loves nothing more than to stir up businesses and unearth exciting opportunities. In this interesting, meandering and mildly confrontational podcast he tells us how soloists should approach the topic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 23, 201733 minEp. 103

103. The essential business calculations for all startups

For many startups, ‘the idea’ gets more attention than the financials. Risky business. In this podcast, David Shire walks us through the figures we must be clear on. Grab a pen and paper and listen in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 09, 201735 minEp. 102

102. What are you doing all day (and why)?

When Leigh Martinuzzi was overwhelmed by dislike for his job, he started being a bit kinder to himself. This improved his attitude, got him the sack and set him off on a great new journey. Here’s what he’s learned. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 22, 201738 minEp. 101

101. Going for growth? Buy a fellow soloist!

We're in the midst of a wave of baby-boomers keen to exit their business and if you’re serious about growing, why not consider buying one? There are plenty of good reasons. Brendan Cockram helps us get started. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 09, 201730 minEp. 100

100. How to do more of the things you love (and less of the other stuff)

Dominique Perri runs an online fashion store for 0-10 year olds and after 5 years is loving her work more each day. In this podcast she talks about how she set things up to keep the passion alive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 26, 201730 minEp. 99

99. 6 Steps to make 2017 a great year

What if you could start the year with a whole new approach to life and business? Catherine Plano reckons you can and what’s more she’s got a plan. If you wish you could reboot, upgrade or introduce a whole new operating system, listen in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 12, 201728 minEp. 98
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