Fempire & the Women|Future Conference
We are all familiar with the adage “if you want to be successful, surround yourself with successful people”. But professional events for female entrepreneurs can be hard to come by. Which is why, when the opportunity arose for Fempire to partner with an...KEEP READING
Six Top Tips to Make Sure Your Business Survives When Life Gets Hard
For many entrepreneurs building a business can sometimes feel extremely lonely, stressful, overwhelming and raw. It can also feel exciting, motivating, uplifting and energising. It is like you are on an emotional rollercoaster.
But what happens when the whole thing creaks to a halt slowly, leaving you suspended between the ups and downs?..
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Women’s Intuition: Using it to be a Better Business Leader
In traditional business, we are expected to be analytical and rational. Whereas intuition, particularly a woman’s, is often touted as mythical or ‘woo-woo’. It’s for this reason that following your instincts is often frowned upon when it comes to making business decisions. However, more and more women are coming to the forefront of leadership and our intuition is what differentiates us from our male counterparts.
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The Confidence Gap Explained: 4 Easy Tips to Overcome it
Did you know that businesses founded by women show significantly better financial returns, more than twice as much per dollar invested, than those that are male-led?
Yet, only 34% of businesses in Australia are owned and operated by women. Why is this the case? The short answer is – the Confidence Gap.
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What to look for in a Great Business Coach
One of the questions we’re asked most often by women in business is, “How can I multiply my chances of success?” This isn’t a simple question to answer. However, if I had to give just one response, it would be, “Hire a great business coach.” Why? Because with a...KEEP READING
The Risky Woman’s Business: Why You Need to Take More Chances
Do you consider yourself a risk-taker? I hope your answer is yes! Taking risks is a part of life and being able to make major decisions is pivotal for any business owner.
However, if you aren’t afraid to take big risks, you’re one of the few women who actually consider themselves to be risk-takers. It’s sad but true. Women take fewer risks than men do in business. However, while women don’t tend to take traditional risks, I have no doubt that women are, and can be, fabulous risk-takers.
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Passion, Risk and Commitment: The Exciting Life of an Entrepreneur
Who comes to mind when you hear the word entrepreneur? Oprah Winfrey, Beyonce, Sheryl Sandberg, Gina Reinhardt, Janine Ellis? While these are all great examples of entrepreneurs. The problem with only thinking about famous women is that they make it seem...KEEP READING
15 Great Books that Every Female Entrepreneur Needs to Read
Here’s a list of fifteen books that I think every female entrepreneur needs to read. These are my favourites and the ones that have had the biggest impact on me. Whether you’re just starting out or you have an established business, the following books are guaranteed to give you many “ah-ha!” moments and inspiration. After all, there’s always more to learn. I hope you enjoy these books as much as I did.
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