Sole Trader Christmas Party
I work alone from my home office. Running your own business is great, but it can make you a bit paranoid.
Last year was tough and, as my only employee, I really carried the can.
When December came, I felt a party was needed to reward effort and boost morale.
Before
I asked for volunteers to form a committee. [...]
Then and Now
Today we welcome Judy Oldmeadow to Small Business Owner. Like many small business owners, Judy’s experienced the underbelly of self-employment: back-breaking hours, loneliness and isolation. She’s come out the other side as an inspiring example of persistence; today she shares her very poignant journey with us.
Dark days
Last day of school holidays. It’s nearly dark as I [...]
Scrapheap Challenge
I’m forming a theory:
Trips down Self-Employment Street may impair your return to the Full-Time Freeway.
I’m still gathering evidence, but I recently copped a significant anecdotal datum.
Ad
Though happily occupied at Empire House, I’ve long kept a watching brief on copywriting jobs via Seek.
Just as the global financial crisis neared its climax, I received the first job [...]
Dear Mr Bank Manager
Today’s guest blogger is Sonia Cuff, owner of a Computer Troubleshooters franchise based in sunny Queensland. Sonia is passionate about helping small business owners around the world with the right technology advice and support – please make her feel welcome with this excellent first post on Small Business Owner.
On most days I love being self-employed. I like [...]
View from the Bride
Megan brilliantly suggested that my wife describe her experience of my home-based business. Fonnie’s job title at The Feisty Empire is Voice of Reason – a thorny, thankless role that she performs admirably.
Now, while the Voice of Reason was happy to share her thoughts on life at Empire House, she wanted the Senior Writer [...]
