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The Go-To Expert: Why It’s Not Gross To Promote Yourself

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BLOG The Go-To Expert: Why It’s Not Gross To Promote Yourself Imagine being the first name that comes to mind when people think of your service or product. It’s not a coincidence; it’s the result of being regularly featured in the media. Who comes to mind when you think about graphic design? For many, it’s […]

Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: Tips And Tricks From The Sydney Female Founder Festival

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BLOG OVERCOMING IMPOSTER SYNDROME: TIPS AND TRICKS FROM THE SYDNEY FEMALE FOUNDER FESTIVAL At the Sydney Female Founder Festival our panelists shared some much needed tips on overcoming that dreaded imposter syndrome. Here are some great tips from best in the business on how to quell that little voice of self doubt. An intriguing approach […]

Be A Joy To Work With: How To Build Relationships In Business (Authentically!)

Tanya Hennesey

BLOG Be A Joy To Work With: How To Build Relationships In Business (Authentically!) When it comes to client-based work, your relationships are your secret weapon. While delivering expert services well is obviously your bread and butter, building strong relationships and being a joy to work with will take your business to a whole new […]

Wait worsens for world gender gap to close

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BLOG Wait worsens for world gender gap to close The world’s women have a 134-year wait for gender parity, which will take another five generations, according to the latest assessment by the World Economic Forum. And that’s three years longer than was predicted just a year ago. The WEF’s Global Gender Gap 2024 Insight Report […]

Female founders get access to additional parental leave pay

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BLOG Female founders get access to additional parental leave pay Starting a business can be just as life-altering as starting a family and juggling both can be quite a task. Fortunately, parents having a baby or adopting will be able to access extra support, with an additional two weeks of Parental Leave Pay available through […]

Unlocking untapped potential

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BLOG Unlocking untapped potential: $60k competition and free small business festivals to empower next wave of Aussie female founders A series of free small business festivals have been launched across the country and a $60,000 competition will return to uncover Australia’s next generation of women entrepreneurs. The Accelerator for Enterprising Women’s Kickstarter Challenge will open […]

Kickstarter Challenge Finalist: Danielle Arrebola

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BLOG Kickstarter Challenge Finalist: Danielle Arrebola Meet Danielle Arrebola, a finalist in the Kickstarter Challenge for 2023. Danielle took out the popular vote category with her business Employi! So, how did Danielle secure her spot in the finals? Well, she won the Popular Vote, thanks in no small part to a killer social media campaign […]

Kickstarter Challenge Finalist: Desiree D’Cruz

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BLOG Kickstarter Challenge Finalist: Desiree D’Cruz Desiree D’Cruz made waves as a finalist in the national Kickstarter Challenge! Let’s dive into the world of Desiree and her game-changing innovation, Acegirl! Desiree has completely flipped the script on traditional breast pumps, and she’s doing it all in the Women’s Economic Equality category. Her idea? It’s a […]

Kickstarter Challenge Finalist: Alexandra Cannizzaro

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BLOG Kickstarter Challenge Finalist: Alexandra Cannizzaro Meet Alexandra Cannizzaro, the Grand Final winner of the Kickstarter Challenge for 2023. Alex was a finalist in the climate change and sustainability category for her business Platform Zero. So, what’s Alexandra’s genius idea all about? Well, Platform Zero is a digital platform that hooks up supermarkets with small […]

Kickstarter Challenge Finalist: Esther Oh

Esther Oh

BLOG Kickstarter Challenge Finalist: Esther Oh Esther Oh, the powerhouse entrepreneur behind Agili8. Esther made it to the finals of the national Kickstarter Challenge, competing in the Health, Wellbeing, and Care Economy category. And trust us, her creation is nothing short of mind-blowing. Esther’s business is called XRAI Vision™ smart glasses, is set to transform […]

Kickstarter Challenge Finalist: Liz Lea

Liz Lea

BLOG Kickstarter Challenge Finalist: Liz Lea Liz Lea, an award-winning dance artist, is on a mission to make the arts accessible for blind and low-vision audiences. She’s bringing her A-game with ShowGo, an audio description app designed for theatre, dance, museums, and film. The goal? To open up performances and exhibitions to everyone, regardless of […]

Learning to manage your money: why it’s never too late to start

Jemma Mrdak, founder of Dak & Co

BLOG Learning to manage your money: why it’s never too late to start Jemma Mrdak is the founder of Dak & Co – a boutique marketing agency specialising in strategy, social media, compelling content and activating brands. With a background in marketing and PR, Jemma has built a successful business working with a range of […]

4 Business Apps You Didn’t Know You Needed

Laura Dawson

BLOG 4 Business Apps You Didn’t Know You Needed Laura Dawson shared her business learning with our enterprising community at a Canberra Female Founder Festival and had a plethora of recommendations for her favourite apps that will save you time, maximise your productivity and even help you weigh your time to profit ratios. Here, Dawson […]