Which Federal Member of Parliament became a small business owner on their wedding day? Which Senator ran a business with their mother before entering politics? We can often forget that politicians had lives and careers before entering Parliament. Some... read more
Some call him a hero. Others say he’s a traitor. Opinions are divided over Edward Snowdon, the former intelligence contractor who leaked secrets about the extent of US and British government surveillance of telephone data and Internet usage. However,... read more
The Australian Businesswomen’s Network has developed a number of small business courses. Each course is designed to be attended live or on demand and courses are short, practical and full of great tools and resources. Here’s what’s coming up over... read more
When I started my business five years ago, I made a promise to myself that the only housework I would do is clean my data. Now five years down the track, I don’t even have to do this housework... read more
The ‘being my own boss’ dream is that we answer only to ourselves, we do what we want when we want, money rolls in and there’s time for the personal stuff we want to do. Being my own boss... read more
In a career that has spanned more than 18 years, nothing has taught me the value of building a community more than publishing Business & Baby on Board has. The book I am referring to is one that had... read more
“Our political leaders on sexism … have got really high standards,” Business Council of Australia president Tony Shepherd told The Australian Financial Review in October 2012. “I have seen no evidence of sexism in any of our political leaders... read more
The Productivity Commission has found small businesses feel the burden of regulation more strongly than other businesses. Consistent with the ABN’s submission to the enquiry, the draft report into “Regulator Engagement with Small Business” found that the sector’s lack... read more
While many businesses know they need to market to drive business and sales, most fail to prioritise branding as part of their business strategy. But, marketing and branding BOTH need a place in your plan. In fact, without a... read more
When you own a small business, every decision you make is critical. Your marketing strategies are among the most costly and critical ones. So how do you take the little you have and turn it into gold? Use online... read more
You’ve got your receipts and bank transaction documents, along with your bookkeeping software open. So, you know the history of your financials. What do you do now? How do you even begin the mountainous task of preparing a budget?... read more
It’s that time of the year when businesses take a long, hard look at their accounts and evaluate the success of the financial year that is ending. The transition from one financial year to another offers a good opportunity... read more
