Need something designed? 99designs connects clients needing design work such as logo designs, business cards or web sites to a thriving community of 21,899 talented designers. Take a look at their innovative business model that allows designers from all over to... read more
Compassion. This message from the website Charter for Compassion not only has a powerful message but is a good example of the use of video to deliver a message. It expresses humanity, understanding and calls to the viewer to engage,... read more
I was having lunch with Naomi Simson of Red Balloon Days today. She’s charming and alive and we’ve been trying to get together for a long time to ‘chew the fat’ (or the salad as it turned out). I... read more
A recent survey of women business-owners in the US revealed that the current economic climate was seen to be the biggest issue for women for 2009. We’ve adapted the poll to suit Australian conditions and Australian women business-owners are... read more
Applications closing SOON! Don’t forget that applications for the 2007-08 grant year close on 1 December 2008. Austrade cannot, by law, accept late applications. Before submitting your application please check that you have filled out all relevant questions and... read more
Ok, what I want to know is WHEN did Barack Obama and his team think up this great URL for the next part of their campaign? Through parts of Obama’s run-up to the election — from his online strategy to... read more
US President-elect Barack Obama has chosen his Chief of Staff. Here’s why this first appointment is so important – his Chief of Staff will control access, crack the whip, tell the truth and manage Obama’s most important resource –... read more
This is the book that I’m most excited about right now. It’s timely for me as I look to improve the resources and value that our Australian Businesswomen’s Network (ABN) members get from belonging to the ABN tribe. Seth... read more
How many times have I told myself, ” I’ll just quickly check email…” and then one hour later (usually at some bizarre hour) find myself at the desk an hour later… not having quite made it to the kitchen... read more
I recently caught up with one of our HerBusiness members Zoe Freeman and we were talking about networking. She coined a great term that I’m going to borrow. It’s MINGLEPHOBIA – ie. the fear of mingling. I know I’ve... read more
Yesterday I attended a forum to discuss proposed new grants to help small business. As part of its $12 million commitment, the competitive grants program will provide between $5,000 and $15,000 to small businesses to help meet the set-up costs... read more
If you are looking to build your brand, grow your audience, find money or monetise your assets – then partnership marketing or a strategic alliance may be what you are looking for. Extensively networked, Simone’s company , Novello Vantage Point,... read more
