It’s been said that the greatest gift you can give anyone is your undivided attention. But in business life, with so much on our minds and multiple things pulling us in different directions all the time, giving undivided attention to anything might seem like too much to ask of ourselves. The good news is that there… Read more »
Relationships are everything in business (and everyday life, for that matter). Whether they’re with employees, clients, suppliers or people of influence, the stronger your ability to foster great relationships, the more likely you are to build a great business, writes Kelly Exeter. What’s something that tends to get in the way of great relationships?… Read more »
In a former life, I worshipped at the altar of extreme productivity. No to-do list was too long, no promise was too unrealistic. If I said I was going to do something by a certain date/time, I’d make it happen. I prided myself on the sheer volume of work I could get through every… Read more »
As we near the end of December, most of us are entering a quieter business period as clients and customers take time off to be with their friends and families. Hopefully, you have plans to do the same! But before you do, this is a great time to review the year you and your… Read more »
When you’re running a business, it can be easy for the days and weeks to just pass in a blur. Phone calls, emails, unexpected issues – they all add up to feeling reactive and always a step or two behind the eight ball. Not only is this feeling unsettling, but it’s also not conducive to… Read more »
Business life is rarely smooth and some days/weeks/months can be more hectic than others, with many balls to juggle and many challenges to face. Occasionally, those balls come crashing down around you, and when they do, former Flying Solo editor, Kelly Exeter, has some quotable quotes you should keep in mind to help you through.… Read more »
To build real trust between yourself and your clientele, customers or prospects, there’s nothing better than good, honest communication. Communications expert and former editor of Flying Solo, Kelly Exeter, shares her five top tips for effective communication that build trust with your clients, every time you contact them. Trust is at the heart of every… Read more »
Does your email inbox fill up faster than you can empty it? You’re not alone – answering emails can take up way too much of a business owner’s time. Former editor of Flying Solo, Kelly Exeter knows a thing or two about writing great emails that don’t send back a flood of replies to attend to.… Read more »
Challenges, hurdles, ups and downs – it’s all part and parcel of life as a business owner. But don’t spend your life worried about the next problem that may pop up, writes former Flying Solo editor, Kelly Exeter. Instead, embrace the NEAT mindset. If you’ve run a business for any amount of time, you know… Read more »
Stress and burnout are absolutely real, especially at the end of the financial year when business owners are under the pump. Writer and former Flying Solo editor, Kelly Exeter, shares five excellent mentally healthy habits to start now, that will make the next year less stressful and more successful. With a financial year finishing this… Read more »
If you’re new to business, you may feel overwhelmed by all the financial terms and metrics that pertain to your enterprise. From cash flow to profits, here are the ten most important finance metrics all entrepreneurs should know and understand about their business, writes former Flying Solo editor, Kelly Exeter. It’s been said that where… Read more »
When it comes to making good business decisions and moving your enterprise forward, it’s vital to be aware of these five cognitive biases that may be holding you back, writes former Flying Solo editor, Kelly Exeter. Imagine if every time you needed to make a decision, even a tiny one, you had to spend a… Read more »
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