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Are you sure you want to Work from Home?

7 March 2012 by Deborah Robinson

I've been working from home for five years and although I could write a book about the many benefits, there is a downside to working where you sleep. All Dressed Up and Nowhere to Go! Dressing up for … [Read more...]

Starting a Business on a Budget

28 February 2012 by Deborah Robinson

If you have been unable to obtain funding from a financial institution to start a new business, perhaps you should consider going it alone. Many of Australia's most respected and profitable businesses … [Read more...]

Organisations with women in top roles do better, says Carolyn Kay

26 February 2012 by ipac

From the time she starts school or walks into her first job, the number one thing women are constantly learning is how to negotiate. And it is these skills - along with the addition of strong role … [Read more...]

Why Authorship Markup is now a key Google Ranking Strategy

19 February 2012 by Wendy Moore

Google has begun implementing changes to its algorithm that will affect all business owners with websites and blogs, particularly those relying on online advertising for their revenues. In the first … [Read more...]

How to Answer a Question on LinkedIn

18 February 2012 by Wendy Moore

LinkedIn has already attracted 100 million professionals, business owners and companies since its establishment. Being a professional social networking site, it has also greatly helped its members in … [Read more...]

How to Ask for Recommendations on LinkedIn

17 February 2012 by Wendy Moore

Business owners and professionals wanting to connect with like-minded people can benefit greatly from using LinkedIn. This social networking site helps you to connect with companies, potential … [Read more...]

How to Join a Group on LinkedIn

16 February 2012 by Wendy Moore

Groups are powerful. Belonging to a group is a basic human desire. It is a person’s way of connecting with people who share the same interests and experiences. From a business perspective, being … [Read more...]

Google+ 5 Key Strategies to Get You Started

13 February 2012 by Wendy Moore

Google+ is the newest social networking site to hit the web. So how can you utilize it to your advantage? Powered by Google, Google+ was launched last June and promises to be a user friendly … [Read more...]

Aussies have a serious case of the economic blues

8 February 2012 by Australian Women Online

Women express doubt about economy. More and more Australian women are expressing their concern about the perceived strength of the domestic economy. Australians are generally known for their bounding … [Read more...]

Pinterest is the latest craze among young women on the web, but will it boost retail?

4 February 2012 by Australian Women Online

American social-bookmarking site Pinterest is quickly growing in popularity among young women in the US and Australia. Retailers may look to Pinterest to boost online sales Social media is growing in … [Read more...]

Iron ore billionaire Gina Rinehart to increase stake in Fairfax

2 February 2012 by Australian Women Online

Australia's richest person makes move on media - Lang Hancock chairwoman Gina Reinhart is said to have increased her stake in Fairfax by five per cent overnight. Mining magnate Gina Rinehart is … [Read more...]

Geoffrey Rush named Australian of the Year 2012

25 January 2012 by Australian Women Online

Internationally acclaimed actor Geoffrey Rush has been named Australian of the Year 2012 at a public event on the lawns of Parliament House in Canberra. Women in engineering advocate Marita Cheng was … [Read more...]

Lorna Jane founder named as finalist in the Australian Veuve Clicquot Business Woman Award 2012

25 January 2012 by Australian Women Online

Finalists announced for the Australian Veuve Clicquot Business Woman Award 2012. One of the country's leading retailers has been nominated for prestigious women in business award. When it comes to … [Read more...]

Blogs, social media ‘informing women’s decisions’

17 January 2012 by Australian Women Online

Australian women look to blogs. Blogging and Facebook are two of Australia's favourite ways to connect online, according to a new survey of women across the country. Blogs and social media are … [Read more...]

Nominations open soon for 2012 Telstra Australian Business Awards

10 January 2012 by Australian Women Online

Entries for the 2012 Telstra Australian Business Awards for small and medium sized businesses will open on 6 February 2012. It's the 20th year of the awards program, which celebrates the achievements … [Read more...]

Aussie women catching up to men at the bar

30 December 2011 by Australian Women Online

For many Australians 2011 has been a year of highs and lows with economic security and the cost of living influencing the way we live and see the world. With this in mind it is not surprising that a … [Read more...]

Jessica Watson sets sail on the Sydney-to-Hobart

29 December 2011 by Australian Women Online

It was only last year that Jessica Watson entered the history books after being named the world’s youngest solo-sailor. But now the 2011 winner of the Young Australian of the Year award has … [Read more...]

Aussies to ring in New Year with lifestyle changes

23 December 2011 by Australian Women Online

With summer well and truly here and Christmas just around the corner, you could be forgiven for thinking that Australians would be putting their feet up and relaxing by the pool. But it seems that … [Read more...]

Women business owners get ‘social’

21 December 2011 by Australian Women Online

Women in business go online. Women are taking to online media to buy and sell products and are leading the way when it comes to social marketing. Women are leading the way when it comes to embracing … [Read more...]

Small business owners are optimistic despite tough year

20 December 2011 by Australian Women Online

Small business owners and managers are optimistic about the year ahead despite having a rough time in 2011, according to Reckon survey. Business is looking positive for Australian retailers and after … [Read more...]

Nicola Roxon becomes our first female attorney-general

12 December 2011 by Australian Women Online

The former health minister and mother of one Nicola Roxon has been promoted to the office of attorney-general in a cabinet reshuffle. Five women now hold ministry's in the Labour government Nicola … [Read more...]

AIG chief Heather Ridout appointed to central bank’s board

6 December 2011 by Australian Women Online

The current chief executive of the Australian Industry Group Heather Ridout has just added another string to her bow. Ms Ridout has this week been appointed to the board of the Reserve Bank - one of … [Read more...]

High ranking cop named 2011 Telstra Businesswoman of the year

22 November 2011 by Australian Women Online

Catherine Burn, the country's highest ranked female police officer, has been named Telstra Australian businesswoman of the year. The state's deputy commissioner for corporate service is also … [Read more...]

US President Barack Obama visits ‘friends’ Down Under

17 November 2011 by Australian Women Online

Australians have been keen to catch a glimpse of US president Barack Obama on his 27-hour whirl-wind tour. His actual title may be a little more formal, but you could be forgiven for thinking that US … [Read more...]

EOWA Business Award 2011 finalists promote flexible workplaces for women

11 November 2011 by Australian Women Online

EOWA business achievement awards showcased companies that promote women and support their career advancement by creating flexible workplaces. Aussie women are proving they can hold their own with … [Read more...]

Working Women May Benefit from $500 Tax Cut

10 November 2011 by Australian Women Online

One of the main challenges working women face is being able to adequately prepare for their financial future. With children and family commitments taking up large chunks of their time it is little … [Read more...]

Social media – is it all it’s cracked up to be?

5 November 2011 by Kellie Scott

Experts have scoffed at social media saying it isn’t the marketing tool it’s cracked up to be. But one expert says it is “imperative” for businesses to incorporate social media into their marketing … [Read more...]

Qantas: Still the Spirit of Australia?

4 November 2011 by Australian Women Online

Qantas chief apologises to passengers as the airline works to improve its public image and resolve industrial disputes. It is hard to meet someone who wasn't affected by the recent delays and … [Read more...]

RBA announces first interest rate cut in 31 months

3 November 2011 by Australian Women Online

It isn't very often that sombre looking businessmen in different tones of black, navy and grey manage to captivate the nation's attention. But news of an interest rate cut had small business … [Read more...]

The Queen uses her CHOGM address to promote women

1 November 2011 by Australian Women Online

It isn't often that Australia gets a visit from a member of the Royal family, but for just over a week that is exactly what has been happening in and around the nation. The Queen has been doing … [Read more...]

What Are QR Codes and How Do You Use Them?

9 October 2011 by Wendy Moore

You’ve probably seen QR codes around. QR Codes are Quick Response codes or two-dimensional codes that feature black modules on a white background and arranged in a square pattern. They are small bar … [Read more...]

5 Key Ways to Engage your Facebook Business Page Fans

8 October 2011 by Wendy Moore

We’ve all heard that if you are in business, you need to have a Facebook Business page or Fan page. Now that you’ve gone ahead and built your Facebook fan page, what’s the next step? If you build it … [Read more...]

Di Gribble loses battle with breast cancer

7 October 2011 by Australian Women Online

Women in business, especially those working in the Australian arts community, have been shocked to learn that one of the industry's leading female entrepreneurs has lost her battle with breast … [Read more...]

7 Cool Strategies for Maximising LinkedIn

6 October 2011 by Wendy Moore

There’s no doubt that LinkedIn is a top networking site for business professionals with more than 80 million members. From Fortune 500 company executives to small business owners, people the world … [Read more...]

Tax Forum opens with address from Heather Ridout

5 October 2011 by Australian Women Online

Australian business women have led the debate at the 2011 Tax forum after the two-day seminar was officially opened by Julia Gillard (October 4). The prime minister used her address to the business … [Read more...]

Small Business September 2011 – Free Online Seminars

12 September 2011 by Deborah Robinson

ONLINE EVENTS TACKLE BUSINESS GROWTH Time-poor small businesspeople or those in far-flung areas of NSW can logon to six free online seminars, or webinars, to get valuable tips and information on … [Read more...]

Enterprize 2011 Australia’s Richest Business Competition

23 June 2011 by Deborah Robinson

The University of Queensland Business School has announced that entries are now open for Enterprize 2011. Now in it's 11th year, Enterprize 2011 is offering a first prize of $100,000 in seed capital, … [Read more...]

How to get your Website to Work for You 24/7

28 September 2010 by Wendy Moore

Looking to go global? Then you need a website that works. The internet gives every business owner the power to promote products and services on an international level with just a few clicks. Having … [Read more...]

Who should be on your company’s board?

7 September 2010 by Paul Strebel

What do you get when you put a room full of CEOs from different industries together in a corporate board room and ask them to govern a company? Several answers could apply, but what accompanied the … [Read more...]

How Google Alerts Can Help Drive Traffic to your website

1 September 2010 by Wendy Moore

In any type of business, it’s very important to find as many ways as possible to attract more clients. On the internet today, there are numerous methods people in business can utilize to drive traffic … [Read more...]

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