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
Are you netweaving?
We know what networking is, but what is netweaving? This ‘newish’ term coined out of, where else, the US, tells us that netweaving allows you to “tap into the power of win-win networking and build your business by helping your... read more
World Bank book on businesswomen in Asia Pacific
The World Bank, as part of its Gender Action Plan asked the Australian Businesswomen’s Network to make a comment on women in business in Australia as part of a new book they have been compiling of successful women entrepreneurs... read more
Time off… What does it mean?
I am often asked about how I maintain balance in my life. Truth is, I don’t. But I have a great time. I can spend a Sunday working on a marketing campaign and have it feel like I am... read more
Know-How Now speaker wins International Franchise Award
Michael Paul, founder of PACK AND SEND, was the guest speaker at last year’s Know How Now webinar series. PACK & SEND has won ‘Aussie gold’ at the International Franchise of the Year awards, the first Australian company to... 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
Trip to US inspired this green car business for Melbourne businesswoman
Monique Conheady, co-Founder of Flexicar explains how a trip to the USA inspired her unique business model and how her mentor has helped grow her business. What she says were the 3 major changes to your business as a... read more
How productive were you last week?
Did you happen to procrastinate at all in the last week? I saw this great clip and could totally relate. The clip is called Procrastination. I usually procrastinate on silly things – and that is a habit of mine... read more
Inspiration in the loo?
During a recent trip to the US, I saw this poster in the women’s bathroom at a Starbucks. Sometimes inspiration comes from the strangest places. “The Deeper the Roots, The Higher the Reach”. What have you done today to... read more
What does responsibility mean to you?
Freedom is choosing your responsibility. It’s not having no responsibilities; it’s choosing the ones you want. – Toni Morrison, Author and Nobel Prize winner read more
You’ve got four minutes to save your business.
Justin Timberlake and Madonna took on the question of whether they could save the world in four minutes. Could you save your business in four minutes? Could you imagine doing anything at all that is productive, in four minutes?... read more
Join the Groundswell
A month ago a friend, Anne Bartlett-Bragg, who’s a wiz in the area of social networks recommended this book to me. I’ve read it, listed to the audio book, and am totally in love with the concepts that the... read more
