Time off… What does it mean?
I am often asked about how I maintain balance in my life. Truth is, I don’t. But I have a great time. I can spend a Sunday working on a marketing campaign and have it feel like I am... read more
How to Get More of What You Want – 7 Sanity Saving Business Boundaries
The lack of strong boundaries is one of the chief causes of stress, overwork and feelings of overwhelm in the business environment. Clearly set boundaries help other people to understand how you want to be treated. They are the... read more
Interview with an Entrepreneur – Emma Brown, Business Chicks
Emma Brown is an entrepreneur obsessed with taking something good and turning it into something spectacular, as she did with her first business, a recruitment company called Staff it, and her current passion – Business Chicks, a philanthropic networking... read more
Resolving Stress
As professional businesswomen we often loathe to admit that we are just not coping as well as we would like. However, saying: “Yes, I need help” can sometimes be difficult. Everyone sees you as a very strong, capable, reliable,... read more
How to focus on the present and be flexible with change
“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
Travel Tips # 1: Business Travel – can you survive it ?
Thank you to the members who contacted me with their travel tips – I have included your comments in this article! Packing appropriately I read a travel brochure recently that recommended travelling light! The brochure smugly said “The best... read more
Travel Tips # 2: Business Travel – can you survive it ?
As in Successful Business — the Key to Survival is Planning! Travelling on business always sounds glamourous – until you have to do lots of it! Airport lounges, un-air conditioned taxis, airline food, early mornings, late nights, business lunches... read more
Travel Tips # 3: Business Travel – can you survive it ?
Since the last newsletter I have received some great contributions from ABN members. I’d like to take this opportunity to thank them and acknowledge their input into this article. A special thank you to Claire (an ABN member and... read more
