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The Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission (HREOC) is now calling for nominations for the 2008 Human Rights Medals and Awards, held annually to recognise the extraordinary contribution to Australian society of individuals and organisations committed to human rights,... read more
The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Employment and Workplace Relations has asked the ABN to contribute to its inquiry on women’s equal opportunities in the workforce, including pay equity. The deadline to lodge submissions is 28 August. Some of the... read more
Senator Kim Carr, Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research, today announced that the Government’s new $75 million Climate Ready program is open for applications. Climate Ready will support Australian businesses developing new products, processes and services to tackle... read more
Congratulations to the businesswomen who graduated this week from the MentorNet program. Your acknowledgement of your achievements, namely more direction in business, increased confidence in your self, more enthusiasm about business, increased business skills, and of course a plan!... read more
We are often asked by women whether they should get a mentor or a coach? We asked one of our regular mentors, Dennis Roberts (who is also a business coach) for his opinion: “The terms coaching and mentoring are... read more
The Government has released its proposal for a new plan to tackle climate change by reducing carbon pollution. The Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme, scheduled to commence in 2010 will, for the first time, place a limit, or cap, on... read more
Yesterday 100 women from all over Australia participated in the HerBusiness‘s webinar: Government Support and Programs for Small Business, presented by Susan McGrath. Women explored the various grants, subsidies, rebates and programs available from both state and federal governments.... read more
This August Victoria’s Small Business Festival will provide inspiration, ideas and information for you small business with more than 360 events registered as part of the festival. Learn more at business.vic.gov.au/energise or by calling 13 22 15. read more
A recent survey of our some of our most successful members showed that Mentoring is a skill that successful women business-owners believe will make them better leaders. Despite their success in business these women proclaimed that what would make... read more
How much time do you spend growing your business? When your business is still new you probably spend more time working IN your business than working ON your business. That’s normal – but what successful business owners do is... read more
The HerBusiness seeks experienced mentors to take part in the next MentorNet program which starts on 23 September. You should have at least five years experience full time in your own business. Applications forms are available under the Apply... read more
Following our initial contact with his office earlier this year, the ABN met with the Hon Dr Craig Emerson MP (Minister for Small Business) and his Chief of Staff on 8 July, to discuss a range of public policy... read more
