Automation is an enormous change for a business to undergo. Having an automation plan in place will help a business produce its desired system or systems and prepare its employees and clientele for extensive change. The following four strategies offer a model to accommodate a Business Process Automation (BPA) plan:...
Reaching the top of your game and becoming ‘highly influential’ in your field is what many aspire to. Like with many things in life, we paint a picture of what it would be like to hold true influence and power in our field. The things we could do, the money...
When a marriage or de facto relationship breaks down, the asset pool can be divided between the parties, including the superannuation. Superannuation is treated as property under the Family Law Act 1975. It differs from other types of property because it is held in a trust. Splitting does not convert it into...
The Simple Gesture specialises in providing curated and custom gift hamper boxes and florals. They take the stress out of gifting in today’s busy world. The gifting service provided by The Simple Gesture is premised on the knowledge that giving is an important way of saying thanks, I love you...
I often get asked by my clients and at workshops how to encourage healthy after school snacking. It’s an ongoing challenge for many families. Children arrive home from school absolutely famished and because we’re so busy, we don’t always have something fresh on hand… meaning that convenience food often enters...
Finance Women’s Founder Rhiannon Robinson was interviewed for SBS World News to comment on the low levels of women’s financial literacy reported in the Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia (HILDA) Survey run by the University of Melbourne*. Only 35% of women were able to answer every one of the 5 questions correctly,...
If you have ever tended a garden, you probably are familiar with the idea of pruning back the trees and flowers for better growth. This same concept applies to business. Sometimes you have to strip back your business to stabilise for growth. Stripping back your business can feel vulnerable, but...
In 2007, best friends Monique Filer and Dannielle Michaels teamed-up to bring the baby-world their first invention, b.box’s diaper wallet. While on a flight to New Zealand, Dannielle found the task of changing her newborn’s diaper to be quite clumsy and awkward. Thus, the idea for a convenient, all-in-1 essential baby...
Tinta Crayons are created by two Melbourne mums who want to produce a safe, natural crayon, without using palm, soy or paraffin (a by-product of petroleum) waxes. Safe for our children. Lots of research and testing has gone into creating the perfect mix of natural waxes to produce natural, sustainable...
Making the wrong decision when hiring an employee can have huge knock-on ramifications for a small businesses. So, we asked Sinclair + May Director, Jessica Kerr about business rights and risks when dismissing an employee. What is the probationary period when dismissing an employee? Under the Fair Work Act (Cth)...
As Sparrowly Group Director, Giovanna Lever celebrates three years in business, she takes the time to pause, reflect and share some of her learnings so that you may take these and put them into practice in your small business. Get comfortable with uncomfortable There are lots of decisions to be made...
When was the last time you said yes to something you didn’t want to do? For most of the women I meet, unfortunately, this is a daily practice. A practice that impacts our happiness, and our ability to live the life that we want. Why do we do this? Well,...
Every month we will be sharing the journeys of female leaders, stories of brands that are making the world more equal and relevant gender equality reports. It’s our enews and we’d love you to take a peep.