Sitting in on a HerBusiness Online Roundtable was an entirely different and immensely enriching experience for me. As a young university student with a background in writing and virtually no business training, I had no idea what to expect... read more
Does the idea of “Networking” conjure visions of eating bad canapés and lurching from one uncomfortable and superficial conversation to the next? Have you ever attended a “Networking” event and felt like everyone was just in a big race... read more
One of the questions I am often asked is: “Why do I need to join a business network?” Being a business owner is more than a career choice. It’s a way of thinking and a way of life. So, it’s... read more
Running a business can be challenging at the best of times, especially when we are a small business wearing many different hats. Some days the challenges come thick and fast, other times we have some great ideas to move... read more
You had a great conversation with someone at a networking event, exchanged business cards, promised you’d follow up with each other, but never did. Does this sound familiar? If you haven’t realised by now how slim the chances are... read more
An entrepreneur recently asked me about passion. He was always so passionate about his company’s products and the latest and greatest thing that he was doing that he couldn’t stop talking. Then suddenly he would notice that faraway look... read more
Often associated with the business world, the word networking is synonymous with cocktail functions, suits and awkward conversations. In reality, we all have a network of relationships – so let’s look at the importance of a network for mums.... read more
Are you attracting and retaining quality clients to help you grow your business? If you are struggling, it may be because your clients don’t fully understand what you can do for them. A great LinkedIn profile can help you... read more
I used to cringe when people would refer to me as a “connector.” To me, that meant I was someone who networks 24/7, is obsessed with meeting famous people, and amasses a huge Rolodex for my own purposes, and... read more
Networking is one of the most important marketing tools for yourself and your business. Networking is one of the best ways to gain new clients, customers or connections in your industry and the business community. Networking isnt just about... read more
We all know that industry events are a great way to build your brand. But there are so many ways you can incorporate events into your PR and marketing strategy. It’s time to be creative in the way you... read more
If you want to progress in your career and achieve advancement to senior ranks, maybe even land a position on a board, you can’t just sit around waiting for opportunities to present themselves to you. With women a minority... read more
