The Australian Businesswomen’s Network has long been known as a networking organisation for women in business. But, here’s the thing. Networking doesn’t just happen. Membership doesn’t guarantee you new business. In fact, I’d be lying if I said it... read more
This is a fun tool that allows you to make clips to use on your site to promote your products. Animoto is a web application that produces MTV-style videos using the images. Stick them on your Facebook profile or on your... read more
Congratulations to MentorNet graduates Leona Watson (Cheeky Food Group) and Susse Linton who appeared in the Daily Telegraph’s Me and My Mentor section on Saturday 8 November. Susse was inspired by the fact that her mentor had also started... read more
Now, I’m a long-time fan of Seth Godin’s. So, why was I surprised when I finally got ’round to starting his new book (audio while I wait for my Amazon copy to come) that I wanted to stop in... read more
Karaline Loiterton created Wedding List Co in 2003 following a less than inspiring experience with a department store registry. She says: “We were handed a clip board and sent off to write down 13 digit barcodes. With each new... read more
Congratulations to MentorNet graduates Leona Watson (Cheeky Food Group) and Susse Linton who appeared in the Daily Telegraph’s Me and My Mentor section on Saturday 8 November. Susse was inspired by the fact that her mentor had also started... read more
Justin Timberlake and Madonna took on the question of whether they could save the world in four minutes. Could you save your business in four minutes? Could you imagine doing anything at all that is productive, in four minutes?... read more
As part of its $12 million commitment, the competitive grants program will provide between $5,000 and $15,000 to small businesses to help meet the set-up costs of family friendly working arrangements. The grants will support a range of initiatives,... read more
When this Annapolis couple couldn’t sell their house due to the economic downturn, they had a lateral thought. Raffle off their house. Tickets – just $50. See how they went. www.fiftydollarhouse.com read more
We know what networking is, but what is netweaving? This ‘newish’ term coined out of, where else, the US, tells us that netweaving allows you to “tap into the power of win-win networking and build your business by helping your... read more
The World Bank, as part of its Gender Action Plan asked the Australian Businesswomen’s Network to make a comment on women in business in Australia as part of a new book they have been compiling of successful women entrepreneurs... read more
I am often asked about how I maintain balance in my life. Truth is, I don’t. But I have a great time. I can spend a Sunday working on a marketing campaign and have it feel like I am... read more
