A recent poll of our Australian readers showed these results in response to the question: What will be the biggest issue for women business owners in 2009?
- economy/credit crunch – 72%
- compliance (BAS, Superannuation, OH&S) – 6%
- staff shortages – 6%
- childcare – 17%
Today a new UK survey has revealed that 88 per cent of women are forecasting business growth between now and 2013, while just 74 per cent of men are doing the same. So, what will it be for you? At the Australian Businesswomen’s Network we believe that now is the time to look for opportunities to innovate, to connect, to collaborate and to market, market, market your business. Hard times can be a opportunity for small business (which has the ability to move quickly, change direction, delve into a niche at lightning speed) to grow and expand. Whether it’s by necessity or desire, what can you do to put your business in the position to grow and prosper in the new year?
