Flying Solo: How to Go It Alone in Business [Paperback]

Robert Gerrish (Author), Sam Leader (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 28, 2006

This complete handbook to taking the plunge into self-employment presents the necessary tools needed to plan and begin a solo venture. Combining inspirational advice and practical strategies, the habits and behaviors of successful self-employees are discussed along with time management, networking, and marketing strategies. For those stuck in a professional rut, the suggestions provided can make going to work a more satisfying experience.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"If you're on your own, and not sure what's up next, read this book and wake up to the possibilities."  —Michael Gerber, author, The E-Myth

"An outstanding guide to venturing out on your own. Prepare to take notes!"
—Dan Pink, author, A Whole New Mind and Free Agent Nation  

"Packed with sound advice...written with a light touch...a breath of fresh air for anyone trapped in career hell."  —Carl Honoré, author, In Praise of Slow

"Ready to be your own boss? . . . Gerrish and Leader are here to help you take on the task."  —Washington Business Journal

About the Author

Robert Gerrish is a business owner who lectures, runs workshops, speaks on radio, and writes regular columns for News Limited and My Business magazine. Sam Leader is a professional writer and business owner.

Product Details

• Paperback: 180 pages
• Publisher: Allen & Unwin (May 28, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1741144248
• ISBN-13: 978-1741144246
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #795,570 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The NEW solo entrepreneur's bible!, June 23, 2006

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Terri Zwierzynski "TerriZ" (Cary, NC USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Flying Solo: How to Go It Alone in Business (Paperback)

Clearly this book is for solo entrepreneurs! And right from the beginning, you know that this book is for lifestyle entrepreneurs like ourselves who want our work to fit our life. Here's a quote from page 7: "It ain't what you do, it's the way that you do it."

While this book is rooted in the practicalities of running a solo business, it is also inspiring and motivational as it tackles such issues as the importance of attitude, how to embrace uncertainty, and the criticality of staying aligned with your passions in designing your work. My favorite quote: "Soloists simply cannot afford to separate life from work and need to stop obsessing about finding *balance between* the two and instead focus on finding *harmony within* the two."

This book is a delight! Cheerful and upbeat, you can almost hear the cheerleading behind the words. Easy to read and well-laid out, the book includes helpful (but not overwhelming) exercises to get you on the right path.

For a long time now I've considered Free Agent Nation, by Daniel Pink, to be the soloist's bible. While I still consider it to be a groundbreaking book, I think I will shift to Flying Solo as my recommended read for aspiring and new solo entrepreneurs, or those who may have lost site of the reason they went solo in the first place.

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Resource!, June 20, 2008

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Kathie M. Thomas "Kathie M. Thomas" (Melbourne, Australia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Flying Solo: How to Go It Alone in Business (Paperback)

Great resource, filled with hints and tips, to keep the Solopreneur on track and moving forward!

5.0 out of 5 stars An easy read, with practical tips & advice, June 11, 2006

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Devan Sabaratnam (Darwin, Australia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Flying Solo: How to Go It Alone in Business (Paperback)

An enjoyable, easy to read book which had plenty of tips.

Even though I am a 10 year veretan of 'going solo', it was good to be reminded of a lot of the simple things that get forgotten when you are 'heads down' in your own business.

I recommend anyone who is thinking of starting a solo business (or anyone who has been running one for a while) to pick up this book and read it.