When a tool is inspired by a clever acronym I have to wonder how robust it actually is. SMART goals are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and time-bound. Sounds great, but that’s actually not enough. Is it a good goal,... read more
Your tribe Every business has a tribe. They are your clients, customers, staff, suppliers, and contacts. They are out there talking about you. Interpreting your business and the experience they have with it – using their own language when... read more
You may have heard the term Cloud Computing (also called ‘Software-as-a-Service’ or ‘Software on Demand’) and it’s a great way to improve your computing processes and save you time and hassle in your business. If you’ve ever used web... read more
Where are you now? Where do you want to be? How are you going to get there? Would you believe that those three simple questions are amongst the most powerful tools that you’ll ever use as a business owner?... read more
When a tool is inspired by a clever acronym I have to wonder how robust it actually is. SMART goals are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and time-bound. Sounds great, but that’s actually not enough. Is it a good goal,... read more
Thanks to HerBusiness advisory board member, Susan Wareham McGrath, who recommend this very cool site – quickanddirtytips .com. Their tagline is ” Fun, friendly, practical advice to help you do things better.” The site offers short, actionable advice in... read more
I don’t think you ever forget the people that made the most difference to your life. In business – it’s been my mentors that will stay with me forever. This week was the fourth anniversary of the death of... read more
A new resource for small business owners facing a life-threatening illness Developed by the Victorian Government, the Illness and Business Management Plan offers practical support to small business owners, in the form of information sheets, checklists, contacts and case... read more
How can a business mentor (and a structure mentoring program) help you to: Grow your business Expand your skills Connect you with a like-minded community of business owners Help you clarify your business vision and learn skills that will... read more
Reading today’s Daily Telegraph has brought on a reflective mood to herVoice. By necessity, herVoice was a full-time working sole parent for many years. Her overriding memories of those years are the working mum’s guilt she lived with daily, having to... read more
If you look at Australia’s Top 10 companies you’ll see four banks, two miners, one insurer, one Telco, one supermarket and a hardware chain. Their products aren’t at all glamorous. Australia’s Rich list is the same story – miners,... read more
Unless you’ve been under a rock you know that the world is a-buzz with the sound of tweets. The early adopters are wondering what all the fuss is about (and possibly that everyone would just quit acting as though... read more
