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Tragedy and Passion – the Curves Success Story

27 October 2008 by Deborah Robinson

During their most recent visit to Australia, the founders of Curves, Gary and Diane Heavin spoke to Australian Women Online about the history of Curves and the couple's passion for helping women to … [Read more...]

Spiritual Business: Creating a Business from the Heart

7 October 2008 by Deborah Robinson

Australian entrepreneur, Kate Forster (pictured), has always believed the link between spirituality and business is more prominent than people think. But it wasn't until Kate's own design business … [Read more...]

How much is your business partner worth?

7 October 2008 by Australian Women Online

It is tax time again, and for some companies this means receiving a healthy tax refund from the Australian Tax Office. A cash injection can be a real boost and there’s always a temptation to go and … [Read more...]

New Mental Health Website for Workers

7 October 2008 by Australian Women Online

AUSTRALIAN bosses are ignoring their staff’s mental health, a new survey from Super Friend, a new website set up to support Australian workers, has revealed. Seventy per cent of Australian workers … [Read more...]

Getting to Yes: Negotiating an Agreement Without Giving In

29 September 2008 by Australian Women Online

Negotiating is a way of life for the majority of us. Whether we’re at work, at home or simply going out, we want to participate in the decisions that affect us. Nowadays, hardly anyone gets through … [Read more...]

Small company named ‘Recommended Employer’ by the Australian Business Awards

28 September 2008 by Australian Women Online

Wavelength International, an Australian medical recruitment and migration company with just 40 employees, has been named as a 'Recommended Employer' by the prestigious Australian Business Awards - … [Read more...]

Risky Business: why 50% of business mergers fail

26 September 2008 by Australian Women Online

Around half of all business mergers are classified as unsuccessful in terms of “benefits realisation” and yet proposed large-scale mergers in the retail banking sector show that businesses are not … [Read more...]

Work-life balance the number one factor in retaining staff

22 September 2008 by Australian Women Online

New research shows that work-life balance is the key factor in attracting and retaining staff and is even more important than salary. With unemployment in Australia at record lows and skills … [Read more...]

National push for women into senior management positions

17 September 2008 by Australian Women Online

The Australian local government sector has designated 2010 as the Year of Women in Local Government to celebrate and promote the advancement of women into senior management positions. The announcement … [Read more...]

A laugh a day makes employees stay

17 September 2008 by Australian Women Online

Having a good laugh at work can do wonders for a person’s job satisfaction, according to Swinburne University of Technology researcher Maren Rawlings. In a recent study, the psychologist found that … [Read more...]

Bronwyn Butcher: WA Franchisee of the Year

13 September 2008 by Deborah Robinson

Western Australia’s Bronwyn Butcher (pictured) became one half of a historic double when her Frontline Retail recruitment office in Perth was crowned WA Franchisee of the Year in the Franchise Council … [Read more...]

BusinessWeek Launches “Business Exchange”

9 September 2008 by Australian Women Online

BusinessWeek announced today the public launch of Business Exchange, an innovative online offering that aims to better serve the evolving information needs of business professionals. Users can … [Read more...]

Meet the Boss: changing the way we do business

9 September 2008 by Australian Women Online

A new website is being launched for the financial services community, and it stands to change the way executives communicate, forever. MeettheBoss.com membership reads like an industry who's who. … [Read more...]

Creative branding expert, Sue Ella McDowall

1 September 2008 by Deborah Robinson

After more than two decades in business, creative branding expert Sue Ella McDowall (pictured), is re-branding the company she founded in 1986.  Click through to the newly launched website … [Read more...]

Women in Advertising – Bec Brideson

27 August 2008 by Deborah Robinson

In a continent where women buy or influence 80% of consumer purchases but female Creative Directors make up just 6% of the industry, Bec Brideson (pictured) has successfully led two of Australia’s … [Read more...]

Cultural Cringe: Still Active in Australian Business?

23 August 2008 by Australian Women Online

A 2008 study says Australians are less comfortable promoting business interests than business-builders in several other countries. The study was conducted by well-known U.S. scientists, Shannon L. … [Read more...]

Can Your Business Survive a Recession?

19 August 2008 by Australian Women Online

Rising fuel costs. Interest rates going up. Returns on investments going down. Dire warnings about the economy sliding into recession. It’s clear that there has been an abrupt slowdown in the … [Read more...]

Stress costs Australian businesses billions

16 August 2008 by Australian Women Online

A recent report claiming stress has contributed to payouts of over $17 million to Victorian school teachers may be just the tip of the iceberg. According to Dr Lindsay McMillan, Chief Executive of … [Read more...]

Making strategic business connections online

12 August 2008 by Australian Women Online

There is no denying there has been an explosion in business networks on the Internet and with the popularity of social networking sites such as MySpace and FaceBook, this trend is sure to continue … [Read more...]

Family businesses believe they have an edge over the competition

11 August 2008 by Australian Women Online

The fourth annual Family Business Survey, launched by KPMG, Family Business Australia and Deakin University today reveals that family businesses believe they have an edge over their competitors due to … [Read more...]

National Retail Forum

23 June 2008 by Australian Women Online

Industry heavyweights have been confirmed for this year’s National Retail Forum (NRF), Australia’s leading retail conference, with speakers from Bakers Delight, The Body Shop, and Google Australia … [Read more...]

VAIABEAUTY: spoiling the women of Sydney

21 June 2008 by Deborah Robinson

Enter the French doors of the opulently decorated VAIABEAUTY salon and you feel instantly welcome. Enthusiastic, personalised service is assured by the owner and lead therapist Vaia Pappas … [Read more...]

Survival Tools for Tough Business Times

21 June 2008 by Australian Women Online

As small businesses tighten their belts for the predicted economic recession, according to Brand Management expert and Invigorate Managing Director Tess Sanders Lazarus (pictured), marketing is an … [Read more...]

The Farmer and the Executive

16 June 2008 by Deborah Robinson

Eden Platell works as the Executive Manager for Communications and Membership of the Institute of Public Administration Australia (IPAA) Queensland and her husband Jim is a Dairy Farmer. The High … [Read more...]

Shivani: business coach, author and tv presenter

16 June 2008 by Deborah Robinson

More than four hundred thousand people tuned in each week to watch Shivani Gupta (pictured) dispense her own unique brand of business coaching on Risking It All, the Australian version of the popular … [Read more...]

Spas are the new growth industry

2 June 2008 by Australian Women Online

The global spa industry is worth $US250 billion a year and is one of the fastest growing segments of a wellness industry already worth more than $1 trillion, according to a new study. Professor Marc … [Read more...]

Beauty Heaven Announces New Editor

30 May 2008 by Australian Women Online

Beautyheaven.com.au, Australia’s leading online beauty portal, has appointed Alicia Pyke as Editor. With more than a decade’s experience as a beauty and style writer, including roles at The … [Read more...]

Kate Carnell appointed as new AFGC Chief Executive

20 May 2008 by Australian Women Online

The Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) today announced the appointment of Ms Kate Carnell to the position of Chief Executive. AFGC Chair Mr Geoff Starr said that Ms Carnell would bring a … [Read more...]

Linda and Tara Scoop Top Events Industry Award

14 May 2008 by Australian Women Online

Melbourne-based media production company, Immediacy, has won a top accolade at the Meetings & Events Industry Awards (Victoria) in the Special Event Organiser category. The company won the award … [Read more...]

Introducing the VA Industry to Savvy Business Owners

7 May 2008 by Australian Women Online

The Virtual Assistant Industry is growing by leaps and bounds. Thousands of virtual assistants worldwide provide services ranging from Realtor® support, administrative operations management and … [Read more...]

New website for Australia’s 4.5 million managers

6 May 2008 by Australian Women Online

Ensuring business managers have all the tools required to navigate today’s fast moving business market, CNET Networks Australia today launched BNET Australia; a Web site focused on supporting … [Read more...]

Nominate an inspirational business woman before time runs out

5 May 2008 by Australian Women Online

Telstra is calling on everyone to nominate a business woman for the prestigious 2008 Telstra Business Women’s Awards before nominations close on 30 May. Group Managing Director of Telstra Product … [Read more...]

Women in Business to Profit

1 May 2008 by Australian Women Online

Over the past ten years, wealth creation and personal development have become a hot topic at women’s forums and across women’s media. Many of Australia’s large and small businesses, including some or … [Read more...]

Serial or Socialite: what type of networker are you?

1 May 2008 by Australian Women Online

The importance of networking is a well-known key to business success but did you know there are six categories of networkers - the Socialite, the Serial, the Initiator, the Occasional, the Balanced … [Read more...]

Paloma Cole: the next generation of business woman

29 April 2008 by Deborah Robinson

As a member of Generation X, I believe we have some responsibility to guide and assist the next generation of women. So when 19 year old Paloma Cole (pictured) contacted me to ask for my help with … [Read more...]

Maureen Frank: gender diversity and the advancement of women in the workplace

24 April 2008 by Deborah Robinson

According to leading US research organisation Catalyst, companies with the highest representation of women on their top management teams perform better than companies with the lowest female … [Read more...]

Outstanding Australian managers to be recognised in a new award

22 April 2008 by Australian Women Online

Outstanding achievers in sport, the arts, science and the community are often identified and publicly celebrated. Outstanding managers of people, however, receive scant recognition. In light of the … [Read more...]

Karen Williams: Changing Face of the Australian Workplace

21 April 2008 by Deborah Robinson

Change Management Specialist and Principal Consultant of Message Stix, Karen Williams (pictured) assists organisations in the private and public sector to identify and assess the impacts of change on … [Read more...]

Girl’s Guide to Turning Your Idea into a Business by Melissa Seymour

10 April 2008 by Deborah Robinson

You won't find a book written by a man that warns you about investors who want to get into more than your business' [Melissa Seymour, 2008:9]. Australian entrepreneur, wife and mother of two, Melissa … [Read more...]

The Bub Hub: an internet success story

3 April 2008 by Deborah Robinson

Brad and Hilary Lauder launched the Bub Hub in 2002 when the Internet was still a new addition in most Australian homes.  Over the years the couple has seen an explosion in the number of parenting … [Read more...]

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