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. Is that a stereotype? An unfair assessment? Or is it true, due in part to the tendency of women to “play...
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 like an unattainable dream. We don’t necessarily align ourselves with being an entrepreneur of that scale of wealth - we're simply small business owners. But everybody has to start somewhere. And whilst you may not...
Create More Engagement with Stunning Social Media Images
When the members of your target market are scrolling through their social media feeds, they’re looking for one thing in particular... A reason to stop. They’re looking for something that piques their interest, grabs their attention…lights their fire. And that thing is likely to be an image. In fact, using high-quality, highly relevant social media images is said to double your social media engagement. Using high-quality, highly relevant images is said to double your social media...
Find the Perfect Business Coach and Achieve Amazing Results
If you think that a business coach might be able to help you in your business, there are a few things that you need to work out before you start looking. When I started doing my initial research into becoming a coach, I was saddened with the number of people who were disappointed with their business coaching experience. So I've written this guide, in the hopes that it gives you an idea of the process you should go through before engaging a coach.
How to Start Your Own Business: 3 Things You Need to Know
Being in business for yourself has so many benefits. And being your own boss really is a beautiful thing. If you’re contemplating taking that big step to start your own business, take note of these three key things that will give you the best chances of success.
How to Apply for a Business Loan (with a Dash of Excellence)
The small business world is changing. Female small business owners are becoming increasingly common in Australia, and in fact, over 35% of all small businesses in Australia are now owned by women. (Way to go ladies!) Over 50% of all start-ups in Australia are financed through the owner’s personal savings (p13). And this makes sense, entrepreneurs tend to be frugal with their money. But there comes a point in every small business owner’s life when they need to branch out and look for new...
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.
Sell Like a Lady: Why Women are Better at Selling than Men
When you think of the perfect salesperson, you probably picture a man. You know the one, he’s at your front door with a smarmy smile, darting eyes, and slick pitch about why you NEED to buy what he’s selling. Is that just me? Okay, so I know I’m stereotyping, but the fact is that selling has always been a male-dominated industry. After all, the term ‘salesman’ is still used far more frequently than ‘salesperson’. But would it shock you to learn that women are actually far...
Blogging for Beginners: Everything You Need to Know
Whether writing is your thing or not, blogs are an important part of many businesses. And there are a few key elements that separate an ordinary, average blog from a traffic driving, content producing, trending super machine!
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