Her Business

Now, I’m a long-time fan of Seth Godin’s. So, why was I surprised when I finally got ’round to starting his new book (audio while I wait for my Amazon copy to come) that I wanted to stop in... read more

How To Get More Done — Free Tool!

By Suzi Dafnis

I’m a sucker for finding how to get more done. I know many women in business juggle LOTS and so here’s a tool that was recommended to me that I want to share with you. This online work journal... read more

Maximise your mentoring experience

A message from one of our ‘serial’ mentors, Dennis Roberts: If you’ve invested in a mentoring program how can you ensure you get the biggest bang for your buck? Some twenty years ago the concept of Adult Learning emerged and... read more

First 2009 MentorNet Program starts 25 March

The dates for the newest MentorNet program will be announced later this week. The program, which starts in March will be open for applications from next week. If you’d like to book in for a 30-minute Are You Mentor-Ready?... read more

Government targets small business with new support package

The federal government says the tax office will work with small business to minimise the impact of the global economic crisis, by introducing measures including individual tax management plans, $4 million for advisory centres and guarantees of on-time payments for... read more

Federal Minimum Wage Increase from 1 October

From 1 October, employers will need to adjust their payrolls to take into account a $21.66 per week increase in the standard Federal Minimum Wage. The increase takes effect from the first pay period on or after 1 October. From this... read more

Paid Parental Leave Report Now Available

The Productivity Commission’s draft report on Paid Parental Leave has now been released. The report may be downloaded in whole or in part from the inquiry website at: http://www.pc.gov.au/projects/inquiry/parentalsupport. A detailed description of the draft model of paid parental... read more

Spring Into a Better Recruitment Strategy

Read about how the ABN is discussing a range of public policy issues identified by you; our ABN community, with Government and Opposition politicians. Some issues you raised included: the need for more government support for women in small... read more

New ACT Government Grants

The ACT Government has announced two new grant programs; one to assist with buiding an overseas brand and one to assist with commercialisation. TradeConnect (TCon)—Building Global OpportunitiesAn ACT Government grant program assisting ACT companies build global opportunities and enhance... read more

Blogging with a little ‘b’

By Suzi Dafnis

A couple of months ago a friend and I were having lunch. She commented that she’d recently taken up painting as a hobby. “So, you’re a painter.” I said in passing and she pulled me up to say “Oh,... read more

MentorNet program starts. From Tassie to Northern WA