A message from one of our ‘serial’ mentors, Dennis Roberts: If you’ve invested in a mentoring program how can you ensure you get the biggest bang for your buck? Some twenty years ago the concept of Adult Learning emerged and... read more
The dates for the newest MentorNet program will be announced later this week. The program, which starts in March will be open for applications from next week. If you’d like to book in for a 30-minute Are You Mentor-Ready?... read more
The federal government says the tax office will work with small business to minimise the impact of the global economic crisis, by introducing measures including individual tax management plans, $4 million for advisory centres and guarantees of on-time payments for... read more
From 1 October, employers will need to adjust their payrolls to take into account a $21.66 per week increase in the standard Federal Minimum Wage. The increase takes effect from the first pay period on or after 1 October. From this... read more
The Productivity Commission’s draft report on Paid Parental Leave has now been released. The report may be downloaded in whole or in part from the inquiry website at: http://www.pc.gov.au/projects/inquiry/parentalsupport. A detailed description of the draft model of paid parental... read more
Read about how the ABN is discussing a range of public policy issues identified by you; our ABN community, with Government and Opposition politicians. Some issues you raised included: the need for more government support for women in small... read more
The ACT Government has announced two new grant programs; one to assist with buiding an overseas brand and one to assist with commercialisation. TradeConnect (TCon)—Building Global OpportunitiesAn ACT Government grant program assisting ACT companies build global opportunities and enhance... read more
A couple of months ago a friend and I were having lunch. She commented that she’d recently taken up painting as a hobby. “So, you’re a painter.” I said in passing and she pulled me up to say “Oh,... read more
The latest MentorNet program started on 23 September. It’s truly national reach is evident by the distant parts of this enormous nation that participants are from. The group includes women from Epping Forest in Tasmania, to Strathalbyn – SA... read more
Grow your business with the help of a mentor. Learn more with our obligation free 30-minute consultation for women who are in their own business. Click the “Are you mentor-ready?” button at the top of this page or email... read more
As part of our mission to keep politicians up to date with the issues and barriers that women in business face, today I had the great pleasure of meeting with Julie Bishop MP, Deputy Leader of the Opposition and... read more
Being in your own business is more than just a job. It’s a way of life. When you put in a lot of hours (as most women do!) then the results you product should reflect that effort. But, that... read more
