Most of us have a great idea in us somewhere, and if Australian Businesswomen’s Network members are anything to go by, it is clear there are hundreds if not thousands of clever women in Australia that are creating innovative... read more
Recruiting the right candidate can be very hit or miss process. Sometimes the ”ideal” candidate turns out to be a disaster, frustrating colleagues and derailing important client relationships. How many times have you experienced a bad hire which leads... read more
Social Media has impacted many areas of business, including marketing and public relations. Normally reserved for the professional, public relations for small businesses is easier to manage and is now available to each of us, with the post of... read more
Does your writing lack purpose? Has it failed to achieve what you set out to do? Have you written something that’s difficult to read? If you answered ‘yes’ to any of them, ask yourself this question: Did I answer... read more
I’m in Melbourne this morning giving a presentation on Collaborating in the Cloud. On check-in, I noticed this sign. The sign outlines the hotel’s policy on the use of credit cards. It explains that there is a surcharge for... read more
I’ve been ‘in business’ for fifteen years now and during those years I have learned a lot!!! I’ve learned the fact from fiction when it comes to running your own business and I can now see the fine distinctions... read more
When we are stuck it’s often tempting to throw more of everything we have at the problem. More time, resources, cash, ideas and as many small business owners will attest, often this does nothing but create a bigger whirlygig... read more
Originally a social worker, Annie Crawford founded charity organisation Can Too six years ago. Can Too encourages people to break through fears and limiting beliefs by taking on physical challenges as part of an engaging, highly motivating team experience... read more
National – 27 October From the founders of the trailblazing software company 37signals, here is a different kind of business book – one that explores a new reality. Today, anyone can be in business. Tools that used to be... read more
National – 20 October Increasing your visibility is a key goal for many business owners. It’s been said that who knows you is more important than who you know. So, how do you increase your visibility while maintaining your... read more
National – 21 September If you ask people what they want more of in life, often the answer will somehow relate to happiness. Happiness at work is not only an option, but a primary goal for many of us.... read more
More than two fifths (43 per cent) of Australian business women reported that tax concessions are a key factor in reducing the environmental impact of their business, according to a survey released today by HerBusiness. The survey conducted by... read more
