Let’s face it, no one wants to end up in front of the Fair Work Commissioner facing lengthy and expensive legal wrangles so I wanted to put this into perspective for you by getting you to answer four questions:... read more
Since we started offering mentoring in 1998 I’ve had the opportunity to hear from hundreds of small business owners what their greatest concerns are about their businesses. Time and time again, these reasons arise over and over again. And,... read more
When it comes to friends, lovers and businesses, it’s easy to let emotions get in the way of rational decision making. Leaving behind my winery and starting something new, Luxury Market Branding (LMB), was not easy for me to... read more
If you are leading a team in a small business looking for ways to increase your job satisfaction, decrease your stress levels and boost sales then you need to develop the skills that are essential for your success. These... read more
The world has gone mobile! More and more people now use their smart phones to search for things on-the-go rather than sitting in front of computers at home or in the office. Each day, over 650,000 Android phones are... read more
A crucial part of business success is continuous and fresh learning. That initiative is in your hands. The Australian Businesswomen’s Network (ABN) recently closed its “My Favourite Business Book” competition – a month-long look at knowledge and advice from our valuable membership... read more
On a normal day, you will find Lynne Walden preparing for new exhibitions, meeting with artists and discussing their motivation and the inspiration sources behind their work. She enjoys this greatly, and as a farmer’s wife, she is accustomed... read more
Shari Freeman, Business Manager of Ngurra Barna, has an extensive history in community development. She has worked with youth, Aboriginal communities and even with the Tongan government as a youth development advisor. She grew up in a country town,... read more
As someone who works predominantly in the digital space, I constantly get to meet a wide range of entrepreneurs who are almost doing everything right. – They have a great attitude. – They have a wonderful product. – They... read more
Great selling is about helping people buy. It follows then that the more work you do to understand who your buyer is and how they want to buy; the easier it is for you to help them. Sales Tip: Start... read more
He’s shirtless, muscles bulging under his perfectly waxed chest. He wears only camo pants and hiking boots. Sometimes he’s fishing a pristine wilderness stream. Other times he’s riding a horse or what appears to be a bear through the... read more
Starting a business can be a difficult yet rewarding journey with many challenges and successes along the way. A start-up requires a huge investment of time, energy and money and you have to be prepared to get knocked down... read more
