You could buy this house for $50
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
Have Your Say
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
How To Get More Done — Free Tool!
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
Maximise your mentoring experience
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
Paid Parental Leave Report Now Available
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
Calling for Nominations for the 2008 Human Rights Medals and Awards
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
Equal Opportunity – Are We There Yet?
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
$75 Million Climate Ready Program Opens For Business
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
Coaching vs Mentoring – Which is Right for You?
We are often asked by women whether they should get a mentor or a coach? We asked one of our regular mentors, Dennis Roberts (who is also a business coach) for his opinion: “The terms coaching and mentoring are... read more
Government Invites Comment on Proposed Carbon Pricing Scheme
The Government has released its proposal for a new plan to tackle climate change by reducing carbon pollution. The Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme, scheduled to commence in 2010 will, for the first time, place a limit, or cap, on... read more
The Next MentorNet Program
The next MentorNet program will commence in the 2nd half of 2008. If you haven’t yet applied, click on the Apply Now button to get an Application Form. If you’re not sure whether this program is right for you... read more
Are you Mentor-Ready?
If you’re in your own business (at least 6 month) and are looking to grow, then you could be Mentor-Ready. Take part in our 30minute obligation-free consultation and you could have wins like these: It made me really think... read more
