The theme of this year’s International Women’s Day is “Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress”. For almost a decade, I’ve navigated the challenging landscape that is entrepreneurship, striving not only to succeed myself but also to uplift and empower other women in business along the way, writes Brooke Vulinovich, founder of the Social Club. Investing in… Read more »
In today’s ever-evolving business landscape, single mothers face unique challenges as they strive to secure a prosperous future for themselves and their children, writes Jenny Gurry, founder and Executive Director of Diamond Women. As business leaders, HR professionals and CEOs, you hold the key to implementing strategies that address the fears and obstacles faced… Read more »
Ahead of the federal budget unveiling today, vulnerable female small business owners across Australia are hoping for relief from the relentless cost of living pressures currently plaguing the entire country, writes Amanda Rose, founder of Small Business Women Australia. Like the many Australians doing it tough, business owners face the stressors of increased fuel… Read more »
In today’s global business landscape, women are increasingly breaking through traditional barriers and making their mark in the world. However, despite the progress that has been made, women continue to face challenges and obstacles, particularly when it comes to competition in the workplace, writes Annette Densham. While some may argue that competition is necessary… Read more »
Is the thought of working day in, day out with your mum enough to give you the sweats? Well, these eight mother-daughter duos prove that when it comes to running a business, it can be a match made in heaven, writes Annette Densham. While many will declare, “I could never work with my mum”,… Read more »
Research for GoDaddy found financial freedom and flexibility were the main motivators for Aussie women entrepreneurs, with three quarters saying there was more opportunity in owning their own business than in working for someone else, writes Suzanne Mitchell, Australia Market Lead for GoDaddy. Yet most Australian women wanting to start a business tend to… Read more »
Aunty’s Ginger Tonic founder, Yarrie Bangura is a shining example of how determination, courage and passion can help you achieve your dreams, no matter the challenges you face. The Sierra Leone refugee fled her war-torn homeland as a child and started a new life in Australia with her family in 2004. She joined the… Read more »
For me, International Women’s Day is a day to acknowledge that I am very fortunate to live and work in Australia. There are many other women across the world who cannot work or even choose their own professions, writes Nevrie Saliu, Head of Delivery at BizCover. I’m an Albanian Muslim, and I’m a first-generation… Read more »
When it comes to creating more gender balanced experiences in the workplace, there is still work to do. While the latest Employee Experience (EX) Trends research from Qualtrics shows there are no significant gaps in the core employee experience metrics between men and women – such as engagement, intent to stay, inclusion, wellbeing, and… Read more »
Ten years ago, when I decided to start my pet pellet business, many people – including many men in and around the industry – advised me against it, warning me of the challenges I could face as a female in a male-dominated waste business industry that was traditionally managed by men, writes Carolyn Probert,… Read more »
This March 8, we asked seven outstanding female business leaders, ‘What does International Women’s Day mean to you?’ Inga Latham, Chief Product Officer at Shippit “The technology industry has made great strides in recent years, but women are still underrepresented in both senior leadership positions and in certain roles. International Women’s Day is about… Read more »
As a woman, it is incredibly important for me to work for a business that role models to future generations of women what it looks like to wear the title of Founder and CEO, writes Charlotte Rush, head of product at Inventium. I am part of a generation of women that, for years, has… Read more »
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