Applications closing SOON! Don’t forget that applications for the 2007-08 grant year close on 1 December 2008. Austrade cannot, by law, accept late applications. Before submitting your application please check that you have filled out all relevant questions and... read more
This is the book that I’m most excited about right now. It’s timely for me as I look to improve the resources and value that our Australian Businesswomen’s Network (ABN) members get from belonging to the ABN tribe. Seth... read more
I recently caught up with one of our HerBusiness members Zoe Freeman and we were talking about networking. She coined a great term that I’m going to borrow. It’s MINGLEPHOBIA – ie. the fear of mingling. I know I’ve... read more
When this Annapolis couple couldn’t sell their house due to the economic downturn, they had a lateral thought. Raffle off their house. Tickets – just $50. See how they went. www.fiftydollarhouse.com read more
In the coming weeks we’ll feature mini-surveys on issues that impact your business. Past surveys through our hervoice.com.au initiative (which is dedicated to providing advocacy for women entreprenuers) allowed you to share information that we have subsequently shared with... read more
Monique Conheady, co-Founder of Flexicar explains how a trip to the USA inspired her unique business model and how her mentor has helped grow her business. What she says were the 3 major changes to your business as a... read more
I’m a sucker for finding how to get more done. I know many women in business juggle LOTS and so here’s a tool that was recommended to me that I want to share with you. This online work journal... read more
A message from one of our ‘serial’ mentors, Dennis Roberts: If you’ve invested in a mentoring program how can you ensure you get the biggest bang for your buck? Some twenty years ago the concept of Adult Learning emerged and... read more
The Productivity Commission’s draft report on Paid Parental Leave has now been released. The report may be downloaded in whole or in part from the inquiry website at: http://www.pc.gov.au/projects/inquiry/parentalsupport. A detailed description of the draft model of paid parental... read more
The Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission (HREOC) is now calling for nominations for the 2008 Human Rights Medals and Awards, held annually to recognise the extraordinary contribution to Australian society of individuals and organisations committed to human rights,... read more
The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Employment and Workplace Relations has asked the ABN to contribute to its inquiry on women’s equal opportunities in the workforce, including pay equity. The deadline to lodge submissions is 28 August. Some of the... read more
Senator Kim Carr, Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research, today announced that the Government’s new $75 million Climate Ready program is open for applications. Climate Ready will support Australian businesses developing new products, processes and services to tackle... read more
Join award-winning entrepreneur and CEO Suzi Dafnis at the Profitable Business Workshop for Coaches and Consultants on 1 October.
