When is supporting a cause really only supporting you and your brand? When done authentically, social enterprise has a powerful social impact. Some businesses contribute because that is their key driver. However, when a social initiative is done (or could... read more
On International Women’s Day I attended the UN Women Breakfast celebrating the 100th anniversary of IWD. I was so inspired I need to share. After the event was over, I found myself sitting at Darling Harbor on a bench... read more
I spent today with a young woman who is building a new Service business from scratch. It is a unique idea and while she has already successfully built the first platform for the business, she has, like all passionate... read more
I speak to many managers who either don’t conduct systematic and regular performance reviews with their staff, or do so ineffectively. When I talk to them about why this is, they typically respond in one of several ways: We... read more
Rebekah Campbell is a music industry entrepreneur and the founder of Posse.com, the world’s first fan-driven, peer-to-peer, music marketing platform. In this episode of In Her Shoes, Rebekah tells us: about her innovative and fresh marketing techniques in an... read more
Did you, like me, create a list of New Year’s resolutions that even as you wrote them your devil’s advocate was saying things like ‘Oh there’s one from last year’s list!’, ‘You are kidding with that one aren’t you?’. In a moment... read more
Answering interview questions effectively is a crucial part of the jobsearch process. With a little advance preparation and practice, you can address the most difficult questions professionally and give yourself a strong advantage over applicants who walk into an... read more
Somewhere long ago I heard the saying “Don’t Put Off to Tomorrow What You Can Do Today”. The very successful Nike slogan “Just Do It” which really has little to do with sports gear, also comes to mind when... read more
Speed Thinking How to thrive in a time-poor world Every day, business owners, managers and leaders are expected to deliver more and more with less and less. They have fewer people, smaller budgets and, crucially, less time. Lack of... read more
Negotiate Your Way To Success How women can convince, collaborate and create more effectively. Women still earn only 80 cents for every dollar a man earns. On average, women pay more $500-$1000 more than men when buying cars –... read more
Wireless Networks Wireless networks are an increasingly common fixture in homes across the country as they offer the increased flexibility and convenience of being able to access the Internet from anywhere in the home. Even businesses are promoting free... read more
We all understand the costs, both monetary and otherwise, that a poor hire can have on our business. For small businesses, this impact can be detrimental as an inappropriate hire can have an immeasurable effect on your existing team... read more
Join award-winning entrepreneur and CEO Suzi Dafnis at the Profitable Business Workshop for Coaches and Consultants on 1 October.
