Women On Boards (WOB), the organisation founded in 2006 to increase the number of women on Australian boards, has named and shamed those companies in the ASX200 who show little or no interest in … [Read more...]
Australian crochet designer Jenny King in strong international demand
After realising a lifelong dream of appearing in Vogue Knitting, Australia’s Crochet Queen, Jenny King, has two new books Figure Flattering Plus Size Fashions and Eighteen Inch Doll Clothes. In … [Read more...]
Banker makes career change to launch website and recipe book
Tanya Bartolini always knew she loved to cook, but it wasn’t until she took maternity leave from a high-stress career in finance and gave birth to her son that she realised she wanted to do it for a … [Read more...]
Have Celebrities Lost their Value as Brand Ambassadors?
PR professional Nicole Reaney, questions whether consumers are now desensitised to the ‘celeb factor’ and whether it’s no longer as effective as it used to be, to engage a celebrity brand ambassador. … [Read more...]
The 10 Qualities of Charismatic Female Leaders
You recognise her immediately as she walks into a room. It's a woman who commands authority and attention before even saying a word. When she speaks, it’s a calm, clear and succinct delivery that … [Read more...]
The 7 Deadly Sins of Facebook Marketing
In the last few years, the power of social media in marketing a brand has become more apparent than ever. Brands are now developing invaluable relationships with their potential customers online in … [Read more...]
Post-traumatic Growth: Using Crisis to Succeed
Sam Cawthorn, Young Australian of the Year (TAS), says "problems, tough times and crises are good for us". With all the military conflicts and violence in the world, the global economic crisis, the … [Read more...]
Be your own boss but share the risks with a Franchise
Want to be your own boss but don't want to go it alone? Sarah Stowe, editor of Franchising Magazine in Australia, makes a good case for buying a franchise. Dreaming of owning your own business? Then … [Read more...]
ASIC responds to privacy concerns for Home Based Businesses
The Australian Securities & Investment Commission (ASIC), has responded to privacy concerns raised by home-based businesses by giving them the option of using a postal address instead of a physical … [Read more...]
Aussie Girl Going Gangbusters in Hawaii
WHEN actress Eva Mendez stops mid interview at the Kahala Resort in Hawaii to point you out in front of a large crowd and demand to have the dress you’ve just designed and worn for the evening, … [Read more...]
Wife Takes Over the Business as Husband Fights for His Life
Most small business owners don't have a contingency plan should they get sick or injured and are unable to run their business for an extended period of time. So when tragedy strikes, it helps to have … [Read more...]
Social Enterprise ‘Thankyou Water’ making a Big Splash
Naïve isn’t usually a word associated with a successful entrepreneur. But for Justine Flynn, 26, co-founder of social enterprise Thankyou Water, it was her naivety and that of her two co-founders, … [Read more...]
How I kick-started a 60% sign up rate for my business
Bonfire Health Business Manager, Kassia Bennett (pictured) engaged group buying to spread word-of-mouth, kick start her customer base, and lock in annual memberships. Here, she writes about her … [Read more...]
Should you Franchise your Business?
Businesswomen looking to grow their businesses, increase profits and build their own empire should consider turning their existing business into a franchise. Franchising gives you the opportunity to … [Read more...]
Working your way up to a Seat on the Board
Landing a seat on a board can be extremely difficult. Even in marketing where female participation is high, men still dominate senior roles and it can be hard to break through. Despite this, it’s not … [Read more...]
Five Things Organisations Can Do Better to Manage Maternity Leave
Employees going on maternity (or paternity) leave is an organisational reality and business leaders shouldn’t stick their heads in the sand and think the process will manage itself – it … [Read more...]
Two Aussie Mums and an Op Shop Bus Tour
No longer the realm of vagabonds or pensioners trying to save a buck, op shopping is now decidedly hip. There’s a certain satisfied buzz that comes with rummaging around secondhand stores and … [Read more...]
Habitat for Humanity launches Leadership In Action program for women
In a first for Australia, Habitat for Humanity (Habitat) has launched a unique leadership program which has been designed specifically for women, and centres around a week long house build in … [Read more...]
How to get You and Your Small Business in the Media
In the 16 years since I started my journalism career the media landscape has changed dramatically in some ways but the fundamentals have not: things like tailoring your story idea or pitch to … [Read more...]
Inspiring a Generation of Female Engineers and Scientists
Most people dream, some by day, and few make their dreams come true. But even fewer are like Marita Cheng, who made it possible for others to dream. Marita was born in Cairns, Queensland, … [Read more...]
Five Small Business Tips for a Happy New Financial Year
MYOB CEO Tim Reed (pictured) shares his top five tips for small business for the new financial year. Congratulations to Australia’s SMEs on making it to the start line for the new financial year. So, … [Read more...]
New Financial Year Resolution: Commit to PR & Social Media to Grow Your Business
Our guest blogger, social media and public relations expert Catriona Pollard, will show you how to grow your business by raising your profile in the media. As we kick off the 2013/2014 financial year … [Read more...]
ACTU sets up Pregnancy Discrimination Hotline
In the belief that Australian employers are continuing to break the law, the Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) has set up a confidential pregnancy discrimination hotline. ACTU president Ged … [Read more...]
Introducing the ‘Success Mentor’ the latest growth industry imported from the United States
Worried about your business? Have a great idea for a business but don't know where to start? Forget the Life Coach. What you need is a 'Success Mentor' the latest growth industry imported from the … [Read more...]
Is Target Australia having an identity crisis?
Target use to occupy the middle space between high end retailers and the lower end of the market. But anyone who has seen their ads on TV lately, could be forgiven for thinking the retailer has gone … [Read more...]
The A – Z of Business Tips for businesses operating in Australia
business.gov.au have put together an A - Z of business tips for businesses of all sizes, operating in Australia. As a syndication partner of business.gov.au, Australian Women Online is able to publish … [Read more...]
Strategies for Increasing the Representation of Women in Male-dominated Industries
The Australian Human Rights Commission has released a toolkit to assist businesses and other organisations to implement strategies to increase the representation of women in non-traditional roles in … [Read more...]
New Book Reveals Secrets Behind the Rise and Fall of Iconic Brands
What do Netscape, HMV, Kodak, Borders and SAAB have in common? Surprisingly, a lot. They have each struggled to cope with change and as result, have lost the battle for relevance. The latest book by … [Read more...]
Why you shouldn’t sign a Debt Agreement
A recent report from the Consumer Action Law Centre, Fresh Start or False Hope, expressed concern at the number of businesses that emphasise the benefits of debt agreements, while understating the … [Read more...]
Three Million Australians excluded from basic financial services
Research released today by the National Australia Bank (NAB) and the Centre for Social Impact (CSI) shows that more than three million Australians don’t have access to a basic transaction account, a … [Read more...]
Bayer appoints it’s first female Managing Director for Australia and NZ
Global pharmaceutical giant Bayer, has appointed Dr Jacqueline Applegate as the company's senior representative for all it's businesses in Australia and New Zealand. Jacqueline Applegate has spent … [Read more...]
Give a Working Mum something she really wants this Mother’s Day
Nareen Young, CEO of the Diversity Council Australia, argues that employers need to give mothers the flexibility and support they really want – not just this Mother’s Day – but every day. On Mother’s … [Read more...]
Mumpreneur helping women to lose baby weight the healthy way
The career of Aussie mumpreneur Rhian Allen could be a blue-print for how to build a successful online business. After falling pregnant with her first child and completing a nutrition course, former … [Read more...]
Top 10 Tips for Business Planning
This information is brought to you by business.gov.au The Small Business Support Line has put together their tips for business planning success. Here are their top 10 tips: 1. Is this a great … [Read more...]
Negotiate Like You Mean It: 9 Tips to Help Women Ask for More the Money
Many women feel uncomfortable when asking for a pay rise at work and it seems women are holding themselves back from getting what they really deserve. Here is a look at how women can overcome the … [Read more...]
Dad and Partner Pay helps employers support their employees
Australian businesses now have even more opportunity to provide supportive and inclusive workplaces with the introduction of Dad and Partner Pay. The new payment is administered and paid directly by … [Read more...]
5 Things to consider before starting a business
So you've made the decision to start your own business. Congratulations! Before you get started there are a few important things you need to consider. Get your business off to a flying start with our … [Read more...]
Textile, Clothing and Footwear Small Business Program
Is your business in the textile, clothing or footwear industry? If so, the Textile, Clothing and Footwear Small Business Program (TCF SBP) helps small businesses like yours to grow by providing … [Read more...]
Greenest Australian Start-ups to Watch in 2013
Back in 2011, Australia announced the ‘Clean Energy Future Plan’, which gave transitional assistance to clean-tech businesses and start-ups, as well as existing companies who were willing to become … [Read more...]
Why Recycling Should Be An Important Consideration In Your Business
Now, I’m sure we’ve all heard this time and time again; that recycling is one of the most important things we can do to our help our planet, and we should all take time to practice it throughout our … [Read more...]
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