Small Business Lifestyle

COVID has forced thousands of small business owners to do an about turn when it comes to future planning, and for many this includes looking at different ways to fund a business. Peter Langham the CEO of Scottish Pacific and Tony Cohen a senior chartered accountant talk us through the steps we need to take to get this kind of planning underway.

Anne McKeown is a business coach who used social media to start her business for free. In this episode of the podcast she tells Flying Solo editor, Lucy Kippist how it's done.

Sally Farrow from Para Mobility, a manufacturer of assistive technologies shares her unique experience of shifting a business model through COVID challenges.

One of the lessons of being disrupted by COVID-19 has been a reminder of the power of running a truly flexible small business. Yellow Account Manager David Costi joins Flying Solo editor Lucy Kippist to discuss how we can create a marketing strategy that reflects this kind of “on all the time” mentality.

Amber Daines is a PR professional who worked on two intense crisis communications projects: AMP during the Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services Industry and the NSW government during one of the worst drought on record. She joins our Flying Solo podcast to share some of these insights in the context of sole trader life coming through and out of a crisis.

New research from MYOB shows 50% of our small business community are facing COVID-induced mental health challenges. Flying Solo editor Lucy Kippist speaks with Smiling Mind founder, Mike Hirst to discover how we can turn this statistic around.

Jane Betschel, Head of Marketing for MYOB joins Flying Solo editor Lucy Kippist to discuss a range of digital marketing strategies to support small businesses post COVID.

Surviving as a small business can be tough at the best of times but thanks to COVID our everyday has become even more challenging. With so many of us slowly building our businesses back to life how can we put our best financial foot forward? In this episode Flying Solo editor Lucy Kippist is joined by Joann Chung, head of product and finance at MYOB.

In this episode of the podcast Flying Solo editor Lucy Kippist speaks to Victor Dominello, the NSW Minister for Customer Service about COVID safe measures.

Edwina Robertson is a country wedding photographer, turned social media expert from Northern NSW. She’s also a brilliant example of a rural small business owner forced to pivot during COVID. And she’s achieved incredible success in a very short space of time.

In this episode Lucy Kippist speaks with Jules Brooke about the importance of doing your own PR in the wake of COVID-19.

In this episode of the podcast, editor Lucy Kippist speaks with Insecurity coach, Jaemin Frazer about how (and why) we can core beliefs and the impact that has on our business.

In this episode of the Flying Solo podcast, Lucy Kippist speaks with Karen Hollenbach, LinkedIn expert & founder of Think Bespoke about what we should be doing on LinkedIn right now.

It's not just about your mind, it's about your soul, your heart and your spirit - no area can be ignored, says coach, speaker, restaurateur and author Pauline Ngyuen, in this episode of the Flying Solo podcast.

In this episode of the podcast editor Lucy Kippist speaks with Kate Toon about the homeschool/business running juggle thanks to COVID-19.

Amy Taylor-Kabbaz has created this 5 minute meditation just for small business owners. A great reset tool when you're feeling overwhelmed.

In this episode of the Flying Solo podcast, editor Lucy Kippist speaks with Sue Parker founder of Dare Group Australia.

In this episode of the podcast, editor Lucy Kippist speaks with Kate Christie, time management expert author of new book, "Me First: The Guilt-Free guide to prioritising you."

In this episode of the Flying Solo podcast, editor Lucy Kippist speaks to small business mental health advocate, Leanne Faulkner.

In this episode of the podcast, Flying Solo editor speaks to Lisa Forrest about her new book, Glide: Taking the panic out of everyday living.