Has start up month inspired you to start your own business? The Australian government may be able to help. This is an online resource is an initiative that offers simple and convenient access to government information, forms and services.... read more
3 keys to more traction on a startup budget The smell of an oily rag is probably the most common scent around startup businesses. Because many of us begin with little or no funds for marketing, using ingenuity to... read more
“Organisations must become customer focused – a culture change that combines mindset, attitude, vision, value and understanding…” Samantha Chambers has teamed up with Kim Stokeld with a clear vision for their start-up— ‘without a customer, there is no business.’... read more
‘We help business owners by taking away their employee pain points.’ Natasha Hawker, Founder and Managing Director of Employee Matters, recognises that hiring and firing employees can cause some of the biggest headaches for business owners. Employee Matters provides... read more
“The ‘there might be a great business in this’ moment came. I started doing research and realised there was a genuine gap in the market.” Janie started up her own company selling fashionable work bags online. Her bags... read more
Shauna built a career for herself as a lawyer but soon became disillusioned in her profession. It wasn’t until her friend asked her to do some writing for her business that she realised that she could start up her... read more
“Be ready for some challenges. They are necessary to grow personally and professionally and learn to never give up on your dreams!” Stefania was a radio broadcaster in Italy. But when she moved to Australia with husband and two... read more
“I was home with a new baby thinking about my next career move and thought, why not me?” Victoria is a former industry CEO. She saw a disconnect between policy objectives, government and consumers and realised that there was... read more
The number of women starting a business has risen rapidly in recent years, with research by the Australian Women Chamber of Commerce & Industry finding almost one million females now operate a business in Australia. If you’re a woman... read more
What’s in a Name? Tell us for a chance to win over $1,000 in prizes. In 25 words or less, tell us the story behind your brand or company name. How did you come up with the name? What... read more
I’ve just ticked over 6 years of running my own naturopathy clinic, LaVida Health, in the Melbourne CBD. So recently I have been reflecting on what I have learned over that time. Not so much what I’ve learned about... read more
Life as a startup can be a roller-coaster ride. That’s why at the HerBusiness, we do our best to help women new to business gain access to good information, education and role models. Throughout November we’ll present you... read more
