Small business owners tend to be passionate. With our businesses forming such a significant part of our lives, it wasn’t surprising that passion was a recurring theme at July’s National Small Business Summit held in Brisbane. Opened by the... read more
Congratulations – you are having a baby! This is going to be one of the most exciting times of your life. I don’t think there is such a thing as an ‘expert’ on being a working mother – because... read more
Remember, every ingredient to creating a compelling connection with a prospect has just one purpose – to have them take the next step. Whether that step is to supply your organisation with ongoing referrals, add them to the database... read more
Every woman needs a little magnesium! This super mineral works in partnership with calcium and is often overlooked. Everyone worries about being calcium deficient, but magnesium is just as important. Magnesium is involved in 80% of reactions that make... read more
A growing company needs more expertise than even the most skilled founder can provide. Most entrepreneurs start to grow their business with people they already know, so while there may be a shared history and a deep trust, there... read more
It is well established that recruiting staff takes time. To combat this, many employers believe that the best way to save time when recruiting candidates is to do so via word of mouth – hiring someone’s sister, cousin, friend... read more
Are you highly motivated, caring and curious? If so, you are part of a special breed of success-oriented small business owners, according to Mark D Wolf, director of the New York based Guardian Life Small Business Research Institute. And... read more
Where do you go for holidays when you already live in one of the world’s most divine locations? Recently in Tuscany on the first leg of a dreamy overseas trip, I couldn’t help but ask this question. How could... read more
Greetings from the National Small Business Summit in Brisbane. We had a great day here yesterday and I wanted to give you a quick update on the addresses from the Minister for Small Business Craig Emerson and the Leader... read more
The ‘one size fits all’ method doesn’t work when it comes to connecting with small business owners. Many of us within the ABN need to attract and engage with other small businesses and their owners. Marketing to such a... read more
I know, I know. Technically, we’ve just ‘closed the books’ on the end of the financial year and started a new one. But if you’re anything like me, the end of the financial year isn’t anywhere as significant a... read more
Marcus Buckinghams’ new book has some fascinating insights and I was fortunate to attend his Sydney event recently and hear from Marcus directly about his work in the area of understanding “what the happiest and most successful women do... read more
