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Last week’s story “Are you Working Too Hard?” struck a chord with many of our members. To find out how widespread the problem is – and whether the ABN can help by developing member resources to deal with it... read more
Last week’s story “Are you Working Too Hard?” struck a chord with many of our members. To find out how widespread the problem is – and whether the ABN can help by developing member resources to deal with it... read more
This Sydney Morning Herald article by Valerie Khoo explores some ideas if you’re considering being a mentor. Mentoring is often as rewarding as being mentored! If you’d like to be a mentor in the MentorNet program, then apply today.... read more
FLEXIBLE working hours, equal pay, a child-friendly workplace and an understanding boss are at the top of a working mother’s wish list, according to today’s Daily Telegraph. http://www.news.com.au/business/story/0,23636,23322762-5012426,00.html When I was a full time working mother with a young... read more
FLEXIBLE working hours, equal pay, a child-friendly workplace and an understanding boss are at the top of a working mother’s wish list, according to today’s Daily Telegraph. http://www.news.com.au/business/story/0,23636,23322762-5012426,00.html When I was a full time working mother with a young... read more
Many of us are familiar with a number of recently published research reports that confirm women who work outside the home still take on responsibility for the lion(esses) share of housework, home management and childcare – even when they have male partners... read more
The Australian Government has announced that the Productivity Commission will undertake an enquiry into paid maternity, paternity and parental leave, with its report due in early 2009. The ABN has indicated its interest in being kept informed of the inquiry’s progress,... read more
Today’s Sydney Morning Herald article: Divorcees out in the cold, explained how women fare worse than men after a divorce and are often the ones that are left renting and in financial hardship. “Contrary to popular perceptions, women are more likely... read more
The first MentorNet program for 2008 started last Tuesday with 45 business owners participating in the six-month business training and mentoring program. We’re very excited to include in this program’s mentor line-up two mentors from the USA! The next... read more
There comes a point in the dynamic with mentoring a woman in business that is unique, a revelation for a male mentor that sadly most (male mentors) aren’t priviledged to see or comprehend the significance in someone’s life. One... read more
36 mentorees (all women business-owner) start a six month business-development journey tomorrow when the MentorNet program begins. Nine mentors (from Aus and the US) will guide these women through the development of new skills to grow their business. Places... read more
It was the consultation process that helped me make up my mind to join MentorNet. I had read about the program through the newsletter but the consultation process provided me with the information I needed. You where able to... read more
