Introducing….. herVoice’s first newsletter, our Autumn 2008 edition! In this issue, you’ll find information on: our lobbying and advocacy activities free business success webinars a raft of free personal and business financial resources how to have your say about... read more
The Productivity Commission has invited the ABN to contribute to its enquiry into Paid Maternal, Paternal and Parental Leave. The issue of paid parental leave is one that is regularly raised by members, so we want to make the... read more
In a recent survey members of the HerBusiness indicated that due to a lack of work/life balance they were feeling stressed. So over the last two weeks we’ve been asking you to tell us why you qualify to win... read more
Thank you to everyone who participated in our “How Flexible is Your Business?” survey and congratulations to the winners of our featured book “Flexible Work Solutions”! read more
Thank you to everyone who participated in our What’s Your Wealth Plan? mini-survey. 63% of you indicated that you have a financial plan. The most popular wealth strategies included business (74%), savings (52%) and investment property (48%). Despite participants... read more
The Australian Securities and Investment Commission offers a “wealth” of free information about managing finances through its consumer watchdog site, Fido, including financial tips and safety checks, financial turning points, investing, budgeting, dealing with debt, credit cards, protecting yourself,... read more
Flexible work arrangements – such as job sharing, compressed work-weeks and home offices – are fast gaining popularity in Australia. But how does a small business with limited resources implement solutions that suit both the business and the employees?... read more
You’re in your own business. You’re on your way to creating wealth. But when will you reach the point where you have enough money to live the lifestyle you want? When (and how) will you have financial security and,... read more
The Australian Government Office for Women has invited the ABN, as a key participant in the small business sector, to comment on the trade experiences of women in small business. Comments received by the Office will contribute to discussions... read more
It’s old news that the glass ceiling still exists in Australia – although I did a double take when I read on news.com.au today that since 2004, a mere five ASX 200 companies have appointed women as CEOs. The story... read more
The Australian Government Office for Women has invited the ABN, as a key participant in the small business sector, to comment on the trade experiences of women in small business. Comments received by the Office will contribute to discussions... read more
Last week’s story “Are you Working Too Hard?” struck a chord with many of our members. To find out how widespread the problem is – and whether the ABN can help by developing member resources to deal with it... read more
