Here are some of our interesting findings: Age The most common age of participating businesswomen was 35-44 years old. A small number were under 25 (2.6%) One fifth were 25-34 (21%) Over a third were 35-44 years old (39%)... read more
The majority of ABN Members are full time business owners actively growing their businesses In our 2005 survey about three quarters of ABN members were completely self employed, and this result was found again in the 2007 survey. Almost... read more
One of Australia’s most inspirational women and an Australian icon was Sara Henderson who sadly passed away in May 2005. Her story is well known. Three years after her marriage to American Charles Henderson, Sara moved to a remote... read more
Who are Australia’s most inspirational women? At the HerBusiness , we make it our job to provide you with role models of inspiring businesswomen. We look for ways to showcase women who are: Pioneers and breaking new ground Quiet... read more
Naomi Simson is the founder of RedBalloon Days – a gifting service offering over 1,500 unique experiences across Australia. The company has experienced a phenomenal rate of growth since its inception in 2001 and is the recipient of numerous... read more
In any organisation, the hardest thing to do is to create a breakthrough result. The essence of any breakthrough is to be able to look at a situation in new and innovative ways. Consider how Nudie has been able... read more
“The Mentornet Program has been an invaluable tool for both my business and my personal growth. With the help of my Mentor and my pod members, I have found a new level of passion for my business and developed... read more
The MentorNet program, funded under the Australian Government’s Building Entrepreneurship in Small Business (BESB) program offers a vital and rewarding program for women business owners by matching them with highly qualified mentors that can help train and guide the... read more
MentorNet Wiki Helps Women Entrepreneurs Connect and Collaborate HerBusiness maximises with free non-profit license of Atlassian Confluence, the enterprise wiki Sydney, Australia (BusinessWire) April 2007 – MentorNet, a program from HerBusiness (formerly the ABN), now offers a wiki for mentors and... read more
What is the difference, however between someone who has those setbacks but still over the long term achieves what they set out for and others who get more and more cynical and never achieve the greatness they had hoped... read more
Wife, mother and businesswoman Phoebe Lane, started PKL in 1995 at the age of 25. She established PKL as a force in the highly competitive recruitment world and 14 years later, the company has revenues of over $13 million.... read more
The First Impression Phase During the first impression phase, we have available a very small window of opportunity in which to make impact and engage another individual. Interestingly, image may play a crucial role so it certainly makes sense... read more
