Welcome to Day 13 0f 30 Days of Networking. I’ve never been a big user of forums. No reason, really. I just haven’t found forums that I wanted to take part in on a regular basis. That’s now changed! After running a series of business focus groups (her Views Member Advisory Groups) with Australian Businesswomen’s Network members what became apparent is that women in business (especially those working solo, from home) need a place to ask the (as they described) ‘really dumb questions’ about business. Drum roll…
So, today we announce the launch of the Women in Business Forums, a new help desk for women in business looking for a place to ask questions (to get much-needed answers), provide answers (to share your expertise with other community members) and to network (by promoting yourself and your business while collaborating with other forum members). I realise it may take a little while to get the buzz going on these forums, but I invite you to start today. I have set up a 30 Days of Networking forum where you can share your biggest networking issue. Forums are a great way to network. So, join the Women in Business Forums today. TODAY’S TASK Visit the Australian Businesswomen’s Network’s Women in Business Forums. Create a user account. Note: Even if you have an existing ABN account note that you will need to create a new user account for the forums (a drag, I know, but the only way we could ensure that your account history in the ABN database is not compromised in any way). A couple of forum tips:
- Once you create a user account click on User Control Panel to set up your profile.
- The Profile Link is the 5th link down the list of options. Fill out only the fields that you feel comfortable filling in and that you want to share with other forum visitors.
- If you have any questions check the FAQ section or email our office for help.
- Answers will be provided for all questions, where relevant, by that ABN and (more frequently) by other forum members who have expertise in the area about which you are asking.
Tweet to let us know how you went. Best wishes, Suzi
