“I think my biggest wins have actually been a couple of things. First one which really opened my eyes was to see the value of what I had been putting into business planning, that it really pays off –... read more
“HerBusiness (ABN) has conducted Mentoring programs in the past and I have participated as both a Mentoree initially and later as a Mentor. I gained enormous benefit from both roles. As a Mentor, I enjoy the satisfaction of helping... read more
When I started my first business I knew nothing about sales. In fact I was so terrified at the idea of selling something that I would avoid answering the phone in case someone rang wanting me to convince them... read more
How many customers, followers (on Twitter), friends (on Facebook), database names do you need to have a successful business? Is it 10,000 followers, 5,000 friends? How many fans? How many names on a database? I’ve seen people do an... read more
Bank exit fees in the firing line The Federal Government is considering banning bank ‘exit fees’ to help borrowers frustrated by the failure of lenders to pass on interest-rate cuts. Cabinet sources report that the Government is furious at... read more
The Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research recently updated the ABN on the progress of the Small Business and General Business Tax Break announced on 3 February. We were interested to note the example provided by Sen Carr... read more
The Australian Government has announced the introduction of the Fresh Ideas for Work and Family grants program to support Australian small businesses to implement practices that help employees balance their work and family obligations as well as improve employee... read more
PAID parental leave would cost taxpayers half as much as the Government’s key economic adviser says; and would create an extra 8900 jobs by stimulating the economy. In a paper to be released today, the Australia Institute has challenged... read more
“Maybe what I’ve enjoyed most, and the achievement that I’ve got out of it, is acquiring a whole lot of business skills that I didn’t have in the area of business planning and whilst I had a knowledge... read more
Twenty years after launching successful designer stationery name that bares the founders names, Corban & Blair owner Gillian Corban is still passionate about the stylish niche products that pioneered an industry. And, as a big fan of the products,... read more
“The biggest thing I’ve gotten from the MentorNet program is confidence. As an accountant I was confident in the finance side of things but when it came to marketing, IT, HR, etc. I didn’t think I knew what... read more
“Maybe what I’ve enjoyed most, and the achievement that I’ve got out of it, is acquiring a whole lot of business skills that I didn’t have in the area of business planning and whilst I had a knowledge... read more
