To paraphrase Oscar Wilde, the only thing worse than being talked about, is not being talked about. Wilde, of course, was a master at getting tongues wagging — when he wasn’t lounging around with a sunflower in hand or... read more
ANDREW WILKIE MP Federal Member for Denison Small businesses in the electorate of Denison: 10,300* What is your small business story? “Before entering Parliament my then wife and I ran a Persian rug shop in Hobart for three... read more
SENATOR ANNE RUSTON Senator for South Australia Small businesses in South Australia: 142,176* What is your small business story? “My husband and I bought my family business, Ruston’s Roses, in 2003 about a year after our son was... read more
Which Federal Member of Parliament became a small business owner on their wedding day? Which Senator ran a business with their mother before entering politics? We can often forget that politicians had lives and careers before entering Parliament. Some... read more
SENATOR HELEN KROGER Senator for Victoria Chief Opposition Whip in the Senate Small businesses in Victoria: 522,896* What is your small business story? “My life and values have been directly shaped by growing up in a family who... read more
Which Federal Member of Parliament became a small business owner on their wedding day? Which Senator ran a business with their mother before entering politics? We can often forget that politicians had lives and careers before entering Parliament. Some... read more
Internships are a great way for students to gain valuable skills in their area of study. HerBusiness provides students with the opportunity to intern in various roles to gain practical experience while being mentored and trained by the dedicated... read more
TERESA GAMBARO MP Federal Member for Brisbane Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for International Development Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for Citizenship and Settlement Small businesses in the electorate of Brisbane: 29,100* What is your small business story? “I am the proud... read more
SENATOR PETER WHISH-WILSON Senator for Tasmania Greens Small Business Spokesperson Small businesses in Tasmania: 36,777* What is your small business story? “In 2003 I moved to Tasmania and began planting vines and studying botany, plant physiology, soil... read more
In a new interview, Facebook specialist Loren Bartley of social media consultancy, Impactiv8, we learn that companies should not be asking “What do I want to tell my customers?” but rather “What do my customers want to know?” There... read more
In this social media age, visual imagery can make or break businesses. Business owners need to harness the power of social media because it is here to stay. Social media has revolutionised the way we connect with people and... read more
Hmm! An interesting question that has many possible answers. My friend, Sally, seemed to be at a loss as to where she was at in her life. She didn’t seem happy, nor did she know exactly what happiness was.... read more
