Who’s in your tribe?
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
Department store blunders led to this award-winning business idea
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
Mentoree: It’s great to have the support of other women
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
You’ve got four minutes to save your business.
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
HerBusiness invited to consult on new Work and Family program
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
You could buy this house for $50
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
Are you netweaving?
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
World Bank book on businesswomen in Asia Pacific
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
Time off… What does it mean?
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
Know-How Now speaker wins International Franchise Award
Michael Paul, founder of PACK AND SEND, was the guest speaker at last year’s Know How Now webinar series. PACK & SEND has won ‘Aussie gold’ at the International Franchise of the Year awards, the first Australian company to... read more
Have Your Say
In the coming weeks we’ll feature mini-surveys on issues that impact your business. Past surveys through our hervoice.com.au initiative (which is dedicated to providing advocacy for women entreprenuers) allowed you to share information that we have subsequently shared with... read more
Trip to US inspired this green car business for Melbourne businesswoman
Monique Conheady, co-Founder of Flexicar explains how a trip to the USA inspired her unique business model and how her mentor has helped grow her business. What she says were the 3 major changes to your business as a... read more
