Valerie Khoo

Are you looking to build your personal brand? It’s not just social media that can help you in this regard. Meeting people face to face, old fashioned though it may sound, is a great way to build a network and let people know who you are and what you can offer them. [...]

You have reams of data about your customers lying at your finger tips. Buy chances are you are not using it as effectively as you could be. Come along to the next Let’s Talk Business on 29 may 2012 and learn how to [...]

As part of the continuing series, “3 Business Books That Changed My Life”, I asked Bernadette Jiwa, writer and brand catalyst (among many other things) and winner of the Business category of the Best Australian Blogs competition 2012, for the three business books that really influenced her. [...]

I am excited to be speaking on a panel at the Problogger Training Event in Melbourne in October along with the wonderful Allison Tait and Kerri Sackville. The event, which is a wonderful mix of presentations and networking features keynote speaker, Chris Guillebeau. I look forward to seeing you there! [...]

My life in a minute – high tea and Rexy, editing and Etsy, Patti and Simon… and the Australian Blogs Competition. (Yes it does sound like it should be put to music doesn’t it?) [...]

To innovate or not? That is the question every business must answer. [...]

I applaud the fact that you’ve decided to step out of your comfort zone and try your hand at public speaking. So here are four important tips that will ensure you’re ready for your big moment and make the right kind of impression. [...]

Your accountant can only do so much. Ultimately what happens to your business is your responsibility. [...]

Writing your own business book is something every entrepreneur should consider. It is a wonderful showcase for your expertise and is worth all the time and effort. But it can be tough work too – it may even involve a divorce! – so here are some great tips to get you through the writing process with sanity intact. [...]

Scott Stratten is the author of “Unmarketing: Stop Marketing, Start Engaging”. He firmly believes that establishing relationships with your business’s customers is your first priority before you try to sell anything to them. I had the great pleasure of interviewing him recently where we discussed his philosophy of Unmarketing and why it is so revolutionary an idea. [...]