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writing & copywriting
Just want attention? Use a
foghorn. If you want the
kind of attention that
inspires action, then use
the right words.
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cartoons & illustrations
Simple drawings and diagrams
can say quite a lot –
quickly. They can also give
your message a little warmth
and originality.
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Below are articles
written by Megan Hills of
wordmix published on the
Flying Solo website
(for more about Megan:
see
about).
The
‘To Do’ list that worked
My previous article was on
my time management plan that
worked. I want to share
exactly what it was that
brought this baby home: a
‘To Do’ list that I could
actually stomach.
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article
The
time management plan that
worked
You’re going to question
whether this time management
plan works, because it is so
outrageously simple. But
often the simple things are
the best. So if you want to
give business chaos a swift
and solid kick, read on.
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article
Business mentoring:
My experience as a mentee
A mentee isn’t a mint
confectionery, it means ‘one
who is mentored’. Business
mentoring is great for
soloists in need of extra
support, information and
direction. Here’s how it’s
given my business some
valuable oomph.
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article
How to
make the most of a business
mentor
What could be more fun, and
potentially profitable, than
bouncing your business
dreams around with someone
who can help turn them into
reality? I recently enlisted
the help of a business
mentor and am already
meeting goals previously
laden with dust.
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article
From
part-time to full-time
soloist
When Karen Morath wrote
about what it’s like going
from full-time soloist to
part-time employed a swarm
of soloists sent their
condolences. I’ve recently
had the inverse experience,
giving up my part-time job
to become a full-time
soloist.
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article
Don’t
let perfectionism ruin your
business
While large companies are
spending major marketing
dollars on trying to look
more human, many soloists
are falling into the
perfectionism trap of trying
to match the machine-like
appearance of the big guns
in order to compete with
them.
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article
Business logo designs –
Getting what you want
My previous article
discussed briefing a
designer prior to business
logo design. It is important
to give a detailed account
of your business and market
as well as your design
ideas. Naturally you will
want designers to introduce
their own ideas also.
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article
Business logo designs:
Briefing a designer
In a previous article on
business logo designs I
wrote about making an
effective logo. If your
business needs a new
identity, here are some tips
on briefing your graphic
designer.
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article
Business plans: Writing a
business plan
'Business plan' remains a
dusty, conceptual notion for
many soloists. Here’s how to
bring business plans to life
so you can start achieving
this year's goals right now.
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article
Ten
tips on how to avoid
business jargon
Business jargon can be
misleading, confusing and
boring, but as a soloist it
is a trap we can easily fall
into without even realising
it. Here are ten tips on how
to avoid business jargon and
learn to speak a language
your clients will
understand.
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article
How to
handle stress and overwhelm
Both the stress of work and
the stress of finding work
are common causes of soloist
overwhelm. But there are
techniques you can use to
clear your mind, lift your
spirit and help you handle
stress. I call my method a
'Modern Mantra' and reckon
it's ideal for soloists.
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article
Practical creative planning
with mind mapping
Does your ‘to do’ list feel
like an endless treadmill
set on high speed? Practical
creative planning with mind
Mapping could be the answer.
It can help you get back
into control, plus it wil
inject a bit of colour into
your working day.
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article
Exercise while you work
There is a simple way to
increase your efficiency and
decrease the stress:
exercise while you work.
Hold that groan - there are
some fun and easy ways to
slip healthy physical
activity into your working
day without it becoming a
chore.
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article
How
can an afternoon nap be good
for business?
As soloists, our resources
are tighter than ever. We
don’t have time to take a
nap. Our clients depend on
us; they expect us to be
efficient, responsive and,
well, awake. So taking a nap
during work hours is not
professional behaviour...or
is it?
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article
How to
work out your hourly rate
If you intend to charge
using an hourly rate, it
helps to know how much you
are worth. Only then can you
quote accurately and build a
successful business that you
can enjoy.
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article
Business logo designs:
Making an effective logo
Has your business got an
effective logo that is an
accurate reflection of what
you do? Does it work in
every way possible? Here are
some tips to give your logo
that extra punch.
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article
Effective customer service:
Keeping your client informed
Keeping your client
informed, particularly when
things aren’t going so well,
can save your relationship
and boost your business. The
secret to effective customer
service is how you contact
your client - and how often.
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article
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