Women as Entrepreneurs

This is the story of Australian social entrepreneur,

Stephanie Woollard : Founder of Seven Women

“Empowerment is not expensive” — Stephanie Woollard

By Orsi Parkanyi

Stephanie is not an ordinary 27 years old woman. Her passion to make this world a better place and her strategic and smart approach in doing so serves as a great example to anyone. Steph Woollard is a social entrepreneur, the founder of Seven Women, a fair trade wholesale and retail business that sells handmade felt and knitted items as part of a grassroots development project that empowers women through income generation.

“Giving makes people happy. Gratitude and giving is my formula for happiness. I don’t know about anyone else but I think that’s what makes people happy, being grateful for what you have and giving to others.” 
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By James Omond

from StartupSmart.com.au
19 April 2012

A client is refusing to pay. What should I do?

“A client has repeatedly broken contractual arrangements and is now refusing to pay me for work I’ve done. Should I threaten legal action and, if so, is that usually enough to get people like this to comply? I don’t really have the time or resources for a lengthy legal battle.”

The question you have asked is unfortunately all too common, as there seem to be many people out there in the business world who, for whatever reason, feel they don’t have to pay their suppliers.

The worst ones are those who do this so often they know what size debt they can run up before it becomes worthwhile chasing them for it.

They rely on people like you not having the time or money for a lengthy legal battle.
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How not to market to women

By Orsi Parkanyi

Yesterday, I attended an invite only lunch event exclusively for women fully sponsored by an insurance company (I do not wish to name). Sydney centre location, gorgeous venue, friendly hospitality, drinks, wine, amazing food and divine dessert! A room filled with over 250 gorgeous, young, powerful business women! The highlight of the event was the 1 hour keynote talk given by one of Australia’s most amazing, most inspirational and high profile female entrepreneurs Mia Freedman, and a great goodie bag including her latest book, Mia Culpa.
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Catriona Pollard is founder and director of PR & social media agency CP Communications and co-founder of Social Media Women. Her number one advice is to network as much as you can – needless to say that I met her at a business event. I love being around Catriona. Every time I meet her, I get so much energy from her presence! There is so much to learn from her too and not only how to be a female entrepreneur, but also how to live life as a confident, balanced, beautiful and proud woman. I’m extremely glad to be able to present her through this video! Let’s find out how Catriona does it and why CP Communications have an ‘Inspiration room’ in the office…Enjoy!

Start your own business – Freelancing through the Internet…is it possible? (and profitable)?

By  Lisa Cumes

Is it really possible to find jobs and make money off the Internet? YES! I have been working from home part time as a Virtual Assistant for the past 4 years as my very young children are growing up. I find it is the perfect balance between being a mum, and keeping in touch with the real world and my career. Since discovering fantastic opportunities online, I have turned my back on the ‘corporate world’ and aspiring for a corner cubicle in some high-rise office building in the city. I have realised that I am the type of person who likes at home, while choosing my own clients and projects, in other words, an Entrepreneur!
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13 Critical habits to cultivate as an Entrepreneur

by Orsi Parkanyi

1. Listen to your body and take care of it!

Find the time to exercise, eat well, get enough sleep and spend at least 10-20 minutes each day in fresh air. A good practice I have found is to set the time and after every two hours spent working, take a 5-10 minutes break to get a glass of clean water, stretch a bit and get some fresh air. I guarantee that you’ll be much more productive throughout the day if you stick to this simple routine.
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