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
Considering starting a business? Before you get started there are some questions for you to consider. For example, find out if people are interested in buying your products and services. Who are your competitors and can the market sustain... read more
I’m doing an internet marketing program that I’d like to recommend if you looking to REALLY make money online. A couple of things. It’s a lot of information. It won’t be done to you – you need to do... read more
The Australian Businesswomen’s Network has long been known as a networking organisation for women in business. But, here’s the thing. Networking doesn’t just happen. Membership doesn’t guarantee you new business. In fact, I’d be lying if I said it... read more
This is a fun tool that allows you to make clips to use on your site to promote your products. Animoto is a web application that produces MTV-style videos using the images. Stick them on your Facebook profile or on your... read more
Congratulations to MentorNet graduates Leona Watson (Cheeky Food Group) and Susse Linton who appeared in the Daily Telegraph’s Me and My Mentor section on Saturday 8 November. Susse was inspired by the fact that her mentor had also started... read more
Now, I’m a long-time fan of Seth Godin’s. So, why was I surprised when I finally got ’round to starting his new book (audio while I wait for my Amazon copy to come) that I wanted to stop in... read more
Karaline Loiterton created Wedding List Co in 2003 following a less than inspiring experience with a department store registry. She says: “We were handed a clip board and sent off to write down 13 digit barcodes. With each new... read more
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
