World Bank book on businesswomen in Asia Pacific

The World Bank, as part of its Gender Action Plan asked the Australian Businesswomen’s Network to make a comment on women in business in Australia as part of a new book they have been compiling of successful women entrepreneurs and the obstacles they face for the East Asia and Pacific region. The book, which features Australian Lilian Lever and her crocodile farm, is currently being printed. Here’s what I felt was relevant to contribute: Doing business in Australia has its unique challenges. We are a large country with a small, dispersed population. Those in remote locations are often cut off from access to good training and education that can help their business. That’s why the ABN harnesses the latest technology and innovation to educate women business owners. Through a range of online business management tools including web-based seminars and a mentoring program that uses social media to help women connect and learn new business skills, women in remote and country areas (as well as those in cities who live in cities but are strapped for time to commute!) can take part in business networking and training without leaving home.