Older Workers are Good for Business
It cites a 2006 ABS survey, which found that mature workers were also the least likely group to take days off due to their own illness or as a carer. In the two week period prior to the survey... read more
Speaking Out for Australian Women in Business
I’m delighted to report that from a standing start less than six months ago, the Australian Businesswomen’s Network (ABN) is already achieving political recognition as the peak body for Australian women in small business. I recently met with Steven... read more
Tips to Keep Your Cash Flowing
Consider your pricing method, discounts and allowances, price elasticity and break-even analyses at various prices. Most crucially, keep that cash flowing! There is absolutely no point in having large amounts of YOUR money held by slow paying debtors, or... read more
Day 28 – 30 Days of Networking: Have a Brag!
One way to let people know what your doing is to brag. Yep, that’s right. Tell the world how great what you’re doing is. Ok, before you run for cover… I’ll explain what I mean. I know that ourtright... read more
Day 27 – 30 Days of Networking: What I’m reading may interest you. #30DNet
I’m a book lover. I consume books (many at the same time) both in print and audio books. My bedside table and bookshelves are full of yet-to-be-read books. It’s my little fetish and I don’t mind telling you. If... read more
What is your worst Red Tape experience?
Opposition launches campaign for nominations. Small business owners are being urged to nominate the worst, most idiotic, piece of red tape they have experienced as part of a campaign launched this week by the Leader of the Opposition Malcolm... read more
Day 27 – 30 Days of Networking: What I’m reading may interest you. #30DNet
I’m a book lover. I consume books (many at the same time) both in print and audio books. My bedside table and bookshelves are full of yet-to-be-read books. It’s my little fetish and I don’t mind telling you. If... read more
Media Release: Networking with Men — Women learn to shine in male-dominated networking environments
Media Release: If Men Are From Mars & Women are from Venus, How On Earth Do they Network? Being successful in business requires women to be able to network equally effectively with men and women. On 4 August HerBusiness presents “Networking with... read more
Day 25 – 30 Days of Networking: Weaving a network of contacts
You may have heard of the term ‘Netweaving’, coined by Bob Little from Atlanta. The concept is that all those ‘in the room’ are trying to make the right connections for each other, not just for themselves. Netweaving is... read more
Day 26 – 30 Days of Networking: Be an authority in your industry
Becoming known as an authority in your industry makes it easier for you to network. But, how do you establish credibility for what you know? It’s actually not as difficult as you would think. Today we’re going to look... read more
Day 24 – 30 Days of Networking: Business cards 2.0 – Is the business card dead? #30DNet
When was the last time you shared a printed business card in order to introduce yourself? The printed business card is a dinosaur and, much as the printing industry may wish things were different, I figure I’ve probably printed... read more
Day 22 – 30 Days of Networking: How personal do you get when networking?
When networking for business, how personal should you get? Even when networking for business, the most successful networkers share aspects of themselves that are not connected to business. I don’t think of my ‘Work Life’ and my ‘Personal Life’... read more
