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Meeting your clients’ needs
Lately, I’ve been exploring Needs – those essentials in life. I’ve been wondering what are the simplest building blocks of a good life and how can that be applied to business so that we aren’t continually producing waste (products, time, energy, etc). As I delved into the world of Needs, it became apparent that it [...]
Seven ways to create a sustainable business
Creating a sustainable business isn’t just about turning off the lights at the end of the workday. The triple bottom line of people, planet and profits is a useful way to approach creating a business that will manage all your resources sustainably. Here’s Part 1 of an introductory, sustainable soloist series that I did for Flying [...]
Dealing with Non-paying Clients
I recently had my first non-paying client as a soloist. And, if I may share, it hurt. As someone who likes to go on about the importance of building great client relationships, this really stung. I couldn’t just let it ride.
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 cash [...]
