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Sep 7, 2023 | 
flyingsolo.com.au | Cath Connell |Nick Brogden |Brett Lillie |Ashley Olsson
As a small business owner, it is normal to feel the pressure to be “on” all year round (because sadly, the bills don’t pause during winter). However, being aware of nature’s cycles – and tapping into the energy of each season – can help you build your business sustainably over the long haul, explains Cath Connell.
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Sep 6, 2023 | 
flyingsolo.com.au | Nick Brogden |Brett Lillie |Ashley Olsson |David Fish
Every business owner knows that customer service can make or break your business, writes Nick Brogden, founder of Earned Media. But understanding what makes great customer service is just the first piece of the puzzle. Excellent customer service is the foundation of every successful business and is essential to keep a company growing.
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Sep 6, 2023 | 
flyingsolo.com.au | Brett Lillie |Nick Brogden |Ashley Olsson |David Fish
The official definition of creativity refers to the use of imagination or original ideas to create something new: it is inventiveness and the hero is our brain. However, generating new ideas is only the end part of the creative process. To get to that point, we need to make sure our minds are in peak performance so we can think laterally and innovate, writes Dr Brett Lillie, author of Rediscover Your Athlete Within. So what can we do to keep the mind ready, sharp, focused, clutter-free?
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Sep 4, 2023 | 
flyingsolo.com.au | Ashley Olsson |David Fish |Paige McInnes |Gemma Hawdon
As small businesses, we have a unique opportunity to drive the transition to a circular economy in Australia, writes Ashley Olsson founder of sustainable advisory service Evolveable Consulting.
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Aug 7, 2023 | 
flyingsolo.com.au | Donna McGeorge |Cec Busby |Amy Miocevich |Ashley Olsson
So, you’ve been using ChatGPT for a while now with meal and holiday planning, taking advantage of its ability to generate weekly meal plans, complete with recipes and shopping lists. Or its speed in generating an itinerary for a low-cost trip for the whole family to Queensland, including daily activities. And now you want to know what else it can do, asks Donna McGeorge, productivity expert and author of Join the ChatGPT Revolution.
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Aug 7, 2023 | 
flyingsolo.com.au | Cec Busby |Amy Miocevich |Ashley Olsson |Nick Brogden
Small business growth has rebounded to pre-pandemic levels despite significant issues such as labour shortages, according to the findings from the latest Quarterly Small and Micro Business Index. The index, compiled by the Council of Small Business Organisations Australia (COSBOA) and payment platform Square, shows a promising outlook for the business landscape despite the current economic climate.
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Aug 6, 2023 | 
flyingsolo.com.au | Amy Miocevich |Ashley Olsson |Nick Brogden |Cath Connell
Ahoy there, fellow business adventurers. Picture your business voyage as a daring sea expedition. You’ve got a grand vision, a sturdy ship, and a crew full of enthusiasm. But hold on, something’s missing – your map to the treasure!, shares Amy Miocevich, marketing expert and the author of The Very Good Marketing Guide. Well, fear not, for in the realm of business, a marketing plan is your trusty compass.
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Aug 3, 2023 | 
flyingsolo.com.au | Ashley Olsson |Nick Brogden |Cath Connell |Roxanne Calder
As small business owners, we are responsible to our customers, community, and planet to operate environmentally and sustainably. However, with the rise of greenwashing – the practice of making false or misleading claims about the environmental benefits of a product or service – it can be challenging to know how to communicate our sustainability efforts effectively, explains Ashley Olsson, founder of sustainability advisory firm, Evolveable Consulting.
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Jul 5, 2023 | 
flyingsolo.com.au | Terri Martin |Cath Connell |Nick Brogden |Ashley Olsson
In times of economic uncertainty, business leaders often turn externally to get impartial advice on the best way to navigate forward. Consultants provide an excellent way of evaluating your business from an external point of view and then mapping out the best way forward based on their experience.
