business
Lesbians: The hidden victims of the Bonds clothing crisis
Guest blogger, Carolyn Ride, is just realising the real impact of the Bonds layoff… There are many tragic aspects to the decision this week by Pacific Brands (maker of iconic Aussie label Bonds) to cut 1850 Australian manufacturing jobs and move production to China. There’s the effect on the workers and their families themselves; especially since [...]
Recession-proof business ideas #1: The topless coffee shop
When times get tough, it seems the tough get a little creative. The Grand View Coffee Shop opened in the small town of Vassalboro, Maine last week and is gathering international attention for its very unique USP: All the wait staff (male and female) are topless. Media reports indicate that the owner, Donald Crabtree, received [...]
How will a sea change affect your business?
The decision to make a tree or sea change is relatively easy. But have you thought through how your solo business might be affected by such a move? It was six years ago when I first uttered the words “Let’s move to the beach!” Only once my sea change boat had been cast from the [...]
Organic business: Why I’ve gone organic
I’ve been writing articles for the online business community, Flying Solo, for a couple of years now. This article on my organic approach to business is one of my favourites from last year. As a soloist, I’ve struggled to find the right amount of structure to keep my business fresh, enjoyable and with a healthy [...]
Free your mind: The power of Unsubscribing from email lists
It’s that time of the year when I review what I’m doing and start re-visioning how I’d like my next twelve months to be. This year, I’ve decided that my future is going to have a lot less email. I use email a lot. It’s my main connection with the world. I like it so [...]
