What happens on a long haul flight when I’m seated next to a family with three children? The results are scary. But not what you might expect. [...]

My usual busy life continues – meeting Seth Graham-Smith, presenting at Etsy, producing “Latte” magazine and trying out the Samsung Galaxy S3. Phew! Think I will need a flight to India just to recover. [...]

It’s true – mummy bloggers are on the rise and deservedly so. But you can still be an influencer in your own online community, whether you have kids or not. [...]

Finding the right accountant is one of the most important things you can do as an entrepreneur. They are often the difference between your business surging ahead or being crippled by an unaffordable tax burden. [...]

While engaging with your customers via social media may be the more popular choice these days, face to face networking should still have a place in everyone’s business strategy. [...]

Don’t let the fact that you’re single hold you back from going after all the amazing things you want in life. [...]

If you’re wanting to take the plunge into retailing on the web but aren’t sure how to go about it, then the next Let’s Talk Business event on 26 June 2012 will be perfect for you. [...]

Do you want the business you created to grow to its full potential? Then perhaps you need to step out of the way. [...]

I know – I am supposed to hear my biological clock ticking so loudly it drowns out everything else. But I don’t hear it, busy as I am with a thousand other things in my life. Should that worry me? [...]

In many cases, the birth story of a business speaks volumes about your passion and commitment to your customers. [...]

Yet another packed Life in a Minute – Law and Order and Food blog (really), a cat named Bob, the Sydney Writers’ Festival, Dell, Let’s Talk Business and Springboard events… and, of course, cupcakes. [...]

You don’t have to be a starving artist in the garret. It is possible to make money as a creative entrepreneur. [...]

Social media is an increasing priority for every business. But how do you keep inspired to make your engagement on sites like Twitter, and Facebook the best it can be? One way to ensure you’re not left behind is to attend an event like Social Media Down Under and hear from a broad range of speakers… including yours truly. [...]

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. [...]