by Peter Crocker

I moved house, and therefore office, earlier this month. Inside there’s plenty of competition for bedrooms and, with three wardrobe-hogging girls circling my precious office, I could be banished to the doghouse. But should I go?

We know from the Flying Solo Understanding Micro Business, 2008 survey that 69% of Flying Solo community members work from home, but just where in the home is less clear.

On the weekend I found myself trawling displays of backyard sheds, studios, bungalows and cubby houses to see whether or not one might work for me as an office. (more…)

by Peter Crocker

As I write this I’m madly clearing the decks before I go on holiday. As you read this, I’ll be back into work mode and wading through emails. For small business owners, holidays can be hard work. Do these scenarios sound familiar?

It’s about this time of year when holiday cravings kick in. But ask a business owner about holidays and you’ll often get “What’s a holiday?” or, “I did take a few days off over Christmas!” (more…)

by Steve Manning

Well, of course you do. We all need to shower and change our clothes. But what I mean is, do you carry out de-briefs on your work?

If you’re like me, you probably finish a job and move quickly onto the next one. This is fine because it means that business is good and the mortgage is getting paid.

But it also means that a key part of your business is being overlooked – the de-brief.

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