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• Working Smarter

  Tips for managing invoices

  Over the years I’ve trialled different ways of managing the paper flow in my own office. I’ve found managing invoices to be something that needs extra care.

  • Published yesterday
  • Megan Tough

• Technology

  July 2008 – soloists need effective websites!

  As a soloist it can be challenging to have an effective website built for your business. “I’m too busy!” “Who will build it?” “How much will it cost?” Here is great way to start the financial year with a great website.

• Marketing

  Client briefs: Asking smart questions part 2

  My previous article on client briefs covered asking smart questions to yield the right information to help you secure contracts. For best results, you also need to consider who, when, where and how to ask these questions.

  • Published 3 days ago
  • Mark Moore
  • 1 Comment

• Soapbox

  Mind altering drudge

  In the process of my work as a coach, I have one particular action that regularly creates a big shift for my clients. The funny thing is, I don’t do a thing. Let me tell you how it works.

  • Published 4 days ago
  • Robert Gerrish
  • 13 Comments

• Marketing

  Google: Organic versus AdWords

  Everyone wants to rank well in Google. Did you know, though, that there is more than one way to get to the top of the pack? Read on to find out the difference between organic versus AdWords to ensure you don’t miss out on a very real opportunity.

  • Published 30 June 08
  • David Lawrence
  • 4 Comments

• Working Smarter

  Making money offering work experience

  Interested in making more money and doing less work? Why not get someone to do your job for you, and pay you for that privilege. Does this sound too good to be true? Read on to find out more about making money offering work experience.

  • Published 27 June 08
  • Heather Smith
  • 6 Comments

• Working Smarter

  How a virtual office can grow your business

  Ever wanted a receptionist to answer your phone, take messages and book appointments? Imagine the time you’d save and the credibility you’d gain. Think it’s too expensive? Think again. Here’s a way to experience it without spending a cent…

• Working Smarter

  Finding more time

  In the recent FS reader survey, 41% of you said wearing too many hats was your biggest business challenge, while 28% said they weren’t enough hours in the day. Here are some tips for finding more time in your day.

  • Published 25 June 08
  • Lissanne Oliver
  • 2 Comments

• Soapbox

  Feeding the time-hungry beast

  Recently, I was talking to a friend who described his excavation business as a ‘time-hungry beast’. It sits by his side all day, every day, at night and on weekends with its gaping mouth drooling for time and attention. But I realised “That’s life.”

  • Published 24 June 08
  • Peter Crocker
  • 15 Comments

• Working Smarter

  Project management processes: A simple guide

  If you get flustered at the thought of managing a project, these simple tips will help. I've seen the largest projects start with the project managment processes below, and one to five person projects run with nothing more!

  • Published 23 June 08
  • Greg Pritchard
  • 2 Comments

• Working Smarter

  Outsourcing and offshoring: Is it worthwhile?

  In recent times, there has been a good deal of debate as to whether the cheaper costs of offshoring are outweighed by the benefits of outsourcing locally.

  • Published 20 June 08
  • Kathie M. Thomas
  • 10 Comments

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