It’s again the time of year when we celebrate the achievements of our gender around the world. International Women’s Day reminds us to value what makes us uniquely female. As entrepreneurs, we women run our businesses differently (and many... read more
There are times that they go hand in hand. I know in my own leadership journey I have had to face the fear of leading, particularly when it came to running the charity I established, the Australian Charity for... read more
Red Tape, compliance, licensing, regulations, call it what you will, it takes significant time and money to make sure that you are complying with all the different legislations which impact your business. The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry... read more
Don’t know where to start on your marketing? Blaze Marketing has developed a quick one-page marketing plan template, designed to help you put pen to paper and nut out a fast, focused marketing strategy – something to get you... read more
When everyone is focused on innovating the next product, few are even consider ‘innovating’ the brains behind the boardroom… Traditionally, innovation is reserved for advancing design, brand and product and was rarely considered in the realm of developing internal... read more
You’ve showered, dressed immaculately and psyched yourself up for the occasion. No, you’re not going to a wedding, or a second date with some guy you met last Friday night. You’re off to a meeting to secure new business,... read more
The question is ‘How do I go from being a manager to a leader that people want to follow?’ Firstly don’t read too many US style leadership business books. Fundamentally we are different to Americans, we have a different... read more
In my experience surrounding yourself with people aligned with your vision and purpose will take your business to the next level. Through admitted trial and error I am now surrounded by a fabulous, hardworking, fully engaged team. It has... read more
More lessons from the demise of Miss Chu Popular Vietnamese tuckshop business, MissChu, was placed into voluntary administration late in 2014. KordaMentha Restructuring, the appointed administrator, is reported to have attributed the distress, in part, to the lack of... read more
Life is full of extraordinary moments. For some women one of those moments will be deciding to start their own business. From the outside, it looks pretty glossy. Work for yourself, set your own hours. There are so many... read more
Too many businesses owners spend hours every week doing the bookkeeping, often in the evenings or weekends taking precious time away from their loved ones. Hand in hand with this is often poor cashflow and stress about how they... read more
Life is full of extraordinary moments. For some women one of those moments will be deciding to start their own business. From the outside, it looks pretty glossy. Work for yourself, set your own hours. There are so many... read more
