Maria Anderson, founder of Sustainable Business Services, grew up amidst a family business and has always been passionate about business. When she decided to start her own business in 2008, Maria knew that she had a good idea and... read more
In 2004, international management consultancy McKinsey and Company commenced its McKinsey Leadership Project; to learn what drives and sustains successful female leaders. This article is based on McKinsey’s project report, CENTRED LEADERSHIP: How talented women thrive, published in September... read more
You have the title, a team that reports to you and a defined business purpose and responsibility. The business environment and competition is tough and you are looking at new ways to ensure continued growth and success. You spend... read more
Choose well Know the skills and personalities your team needs to function at its best. Instead of choosing people “just like you”, select those who fill the gaps created by the areas that you find challenging. If you have... read more
This morning Kate Tribe of Tribe Research presented a webinar for members of the HerBusiness Network in which she shared great tips and resources on how to use market research in your small business. One of the great questions she... read more
When a tool is inspired by a clever acronym I have to wonder how robust it actually is. SMART goals are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and time-bound. Sounds great, but that’s actually not enough. Is it a good goal,... read more
Your tribe Every business has a tribe. They are your clients, customers, staff, suppliers, and contacts. They are out there talking about you. Interpreting your business and the experience they have with it – using their own language when... read more
You may have heard the term Cloud Computing (also called ‘Software-as-a-Service’ or ‘Software on Demand’) and it’s a great way to improve your computing processes and save you time and hassle in your business. If you’ve ever used web... read more
Where are you now? Where do you want to be? How are you going to get there? Would you believe that those three simple questions are amongst the most powerful tools that you’ll ever use as a business owner?... read more
When a tool is inspired by a clever acronym I have to wonder how robust it actually is. SMART goals are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and time-bound. Sounds great, but that’s actually not enough. Is it a good goal,... read more
If you look at Australia’s Top 10 companies you’ll see four banks, two miners, one insurer, one Telco, one supermarket and a hardware chain. Their products aren’t at all glamorous. Australia’s Rich list is the same story – miners,... read more
This interview is with Monique Conheady, co-founder of Flexicar, which was sold to Hertz Australia on 1 December 2010. Monique is now General Manager of Flexicar. Who has been your greatest mentor? My most significant mentor has been the... read more
