Women in business face additional challenges to those faced by men. Women often have to find a delicate point of balance between business and family life. This balancing act can result in periods away from the business. The important... read more
Two years ago I decided to write a book called Where’s the Loot? about how people made millions during the high tech and Internet boom. I spoke to those who did well – like Sean Howard, who made $120... read more
When you’re up and running to achieve a particular goal or outcome, you need motivation, focus and stamina. All three require lots of energy. Anything that ”zaps” that energy needs to be addressed and handled. One of the first... read more
Where did the idea for Glamourpuss originate? I simply couldn’t find anything new that appealed to me. I’d always been a vintage shopper but wanted to have high style things that were shiny and new. I’m such a fan... read more
Where did the idea for the company come from? My business partner and I wanted to build a house of ”popular culture” – one that identifies trends, forecasts social movements, understands the 21st century definition of ”brand” and one... read more
What has been the biggest hurdle? Gaining acceptance for my ideas, which were considered somewhat feminine or irrelevant in the world of transport. Also, establishing my own identity as distinct from being viewed as an adjunct to my husband... read more
I love the John Lennon song that starts “And so this is Christmas and what have you done?”. It’s a sort of bench-mark for the year and always makes me stop and reflect. This year I really felt I... read more
Has anyone noticed that the world is on fast forward? There is so much to do, so much to read (thanks to the free flow of information via the Internet) and a limited amount of hours to do it... read more
Tax manager turned artist? Believe it. Nola had never studied art until she decided, at 37, to become an artist. Nola Diamantopoulos was once a worldwide tax manager in the oil and gas industry. Five years ago she decided... read more
Catherine De Vrye started life in an orphanage in Canada. She was adopted by loving parents and then lost them both to cancer within a year of each other. Following their untimely deaths Catherine arrived in Australia, despondent, with... read more
“The only constant is change.” “Be prepared.” “You never know what tomorrow will bring.” We definitely live in uncertain times – especially so since the events of 11 September 2001. With continuing shifts in our economy, downsizing and outsourcing... read more
Is your business giving you the life you want? Is your team happy, productive, innovative and enthusiastic? Your business should provide you with freedom, but unfortunately for many business owners their business feels more like a prison. Whether we... read more
