http://inspiringwomen-au.blogspot.com/Thoughts from the creator of Inspiring Women, an inspirational networking group based on the Northern Beaches of Sydney!ensue@inspiringwomen.org.au (IW)Tue, 13 Oct 2009 14:42:18 PDTBlogger http://www.blogger.com24125Copyright Inspiring WomenBusinesssue@inspiringwomen.org.auInspiring WomenInspiring WomennoThoughts from the creator of Inspiring Women, an inspirational networking group based on the Northern Beaches of Sydney!Subscribe with GoogleSubscribe with Live.comhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/OsOV/~3/UzTY_JqsAnE/what-type-of-business-boss-are-you.htmlsue@inspiringwomen.org.au (Inspiring Women)Wed, 16 Sep 2009 18:58:12 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8627008577094757654.post-1826476342820998152If you read the story attached you will read how some bosses are returning to the bad old ways of treating their staff.This is being done in fear - as bosses are concerned about finance, budgets and resources.However the damage being done to the morale of the staff is irrepairable.I am seeing with my own eyes and hearing from people about trust being replaced with suspicion, open door policies 2009-09-17T11:58:12.775+10:000http://inspiringwomen-au.blogspot.com/2009/09/what-type-of-business-boss-are-you.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/OsOV/~3/MxIUIUllc9s/ever-wonder-what-happens-at-vip-tables.htmlsue@inspiringwomen.org.au (Inspiring Women)Sun, 05 Jul 2009 23:50:58 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8627008577094757654.post-2173448309703518081Last week was a mixture of many night events and occasions to attend.One of them was a local Business Award night where the VIP's are all herded together onto allocated tables...prime seating of course ( a bit like prime real estate).These VIP tables are always a miss or hit affair. You have dignitaries from very different backgrounds sitting in close proximity and it either ends up boring as 2009-07-06T16:50:58.865+10:000http://inspiringwomen-au.blogspot.com/2009/07/ever-wonder-what-happens-at-vip-tables.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/OsOV/~3/ms1zn3JEPbQ/finally-new-baby-was-born.htmlsue@inspiringwomen.org.au (Inspiring Women)Thu, 18 Jun 2009 00:05:47 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8627008577094757654.post-5133876434954581861Well this week (it's now Thursday) I finally have a functioning office with phone, fax, internet and email! Relief isn't the word I can think of about being in my new office, it's more a feeling of pressure being lifted and my shoulders are relaxing instead of being up around my ears!Now that I'm here I'm already wondering how I managed before.People are already dropping in for meetings and talks2009-06-18T17:05:47.168+10:000http://inspiringwomen-au.blogspot.com/2009/06/finally-new-baby-was-born.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/OsOV/~3/qS5MB-d_eNs/highs-and-lows.htmlsue@inspiringwomen.org.au (Inspiring Women)Wed, 03 Jun 2009 19:42:00 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8627008577094757654.post-4789914071825028473If you are following my story so far, my days have been a mixture of running business events and seminars, trying to move an office and of course meeting with local businesses for an Advisory Service that we run.The move is not going well so far (putting it mildly) as I am still in my old office wondering if I even imagined moving in the first place!My office furniture still hasn't arrived or 2009-06-04T12:42:00.737+10:001http://inspiringwomen-au.blogspot.com/2009/06/highs-and-lows.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/OsOV/~3/ANzoGX6TpW4/joys-of-organising-move.htmlbusiness start upmovinghomebusinesssue@inspiringwomen.org.au (Inspiring Women)Sun, 24 May 2009 19:20:57 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8627008577094757654.post-4293274000808552069I'm feeling a little overwhelmed at the moment...I've got a fabulous new office to move to soon, the office furniture people have a floorplan and are busy trying to sort out a useable floorplan. My current funiture is deemed not "cool" enough to use (as I work for a not for profit, our funiture is all donated) so my current office looks a little like a Vinnies store.The electrician couldn't meet 2009-05-25T12:20:57.809+10:001http://inspiringwomen-au.blogspot.com/2009/05/joys-of-organising-move.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/OsOV/~3/qxh9xJXGaP0/we-need-business-economic-development.htmlbusiness economic development officersue@inspiringwomen.org.au (Inspiring Women)Mon, 18 May 2009 00:24:48 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8627008577094757654.post-6530382889663665386Yet again, another phone call received from a government department asking for information about businesses in the area...yet again, unable to assist, grrrr.What's this about? I hear you ask.Let me explain....Most Councils have someone really important in their department for the business community. They are called a Business Economic Development officer. Their job is to liase between businesses 2009-05-18T17:24:48.585+10:000http://inspiringwomen-au.blogspot.com/2009/05/we-need-business-economic-development.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/OsOV/~3/z-K5DohYaXE/joys-of-funding-and-finance.htmlfundfinancebusinesssue@inspiringwomen.org.au (Inspiring Women)Sun, 26 Apr 2009 23:26:39 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8627008577094757654.post-8116793908775862154Just when I thought I was busy, along comes some government funding to show me how busy I can be...With all the busyness leading up to Xmas, I became aware of some funding that the Warringah Chamber of Commerce could apply for to assist businesses through the current financial times.Having been on a board many years ago that assisted businesses in the same way I thought I would give it a go and 2009-04-27T16:26:39.007+10:000http://inspiringwomen-au.blogspot.com/2009/04/joys-of-funding-and-finance.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/OsOV/~3/MUN-6GVCCsk/update-on-marysville-fire-victims.htmlsue@inspiringwomen.org.au (Inspiring Women)Fri, 13 Mar 2009 20:46:03 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8627008577094757654.post-6354102321098616279As of Saturday 14th March, the survivors of Marysville were allowed back into their once beautiful township, to sift through what remains from 'Black Saturday'.Even though overwhelmed with a number of the community unaccounted for, this community is so united and ready to rebuild their lives and town already a new Chamber of Commerce has formed and keen to act.Strong ties between Marysville and 2009-03-14T14:46:03.387+11:000http://inspiringwomen-au.blogspot.com/2009/03/update-on-marysville-fire-victims.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/OsOV/~3/ANTsALI8GCc/networking-helped-in-victorian-bushfire.htmlbushfireNetworkingsue@inspiringwomen.org.au (Inspiring Women)Tue, 03 Mar 2009 15:37:24 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8627008577094757654.post-1783974724294991738One of our Inspiring Women, Genevieve Collette had emailed me for assistance as some of her family are involved in businesses in Marysville, Victoria. For those of you who don't know this area, it is a gorgeous little historical village in the bushland area of Victoria. (visit http://www.marysvilletourism.com/ to see how it used to look)Marysville is a small town where everyone knew everybody and2009-03-04T10:37:24.780+11:001http://inspiringwomen-au.blogspot.com/2009/03/networking-helped-in-victorian-bushfire.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/OsOV/~3/6TEhxWfw1h8/time-to-network.htmlconfidenceNetworkingbusinesssue@inspiringwomen.org.au (Inspiring Women)Fri, 06 Feb 2009 18:56:39 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8627008577094757654.post-2243273119681564879In my travels around the area and speaking to local business people, some are feeling nervous about the current financial climate.Some businesses are powering along but others are struggling and are starting to feel insecure.This is when meeting others in business can be reassuring. Many business people have survived past turbulent times and it can be comforting for new business people to meet 2009-02-07T13:56:39.148+11:000http://inspiringwomen-au.blogspot.com/2009/02/time-to-network.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/OsOV/~3/A5O7zVe9P2I/welcome-2009.htmlsue@inspiringwomen.org.au (Inspiring Women)Wed, 21 Jan 2009 17:20:02 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8627008577094757654.post-664830931178630725I see that I have been remiss in December with my posts!Could this have anything to do with the fact that there were many back to back events happening? (Not only for me to attend but also events I was organising!)I've had a fabulous break and now think back trying to remember December, and it was a blur of activities, horrendous weather on days I'd organised outdoor events (need to have a word 2009-01-22T12:20:02.917+11:000http://inspiringwomen-au.blogspot.com/2009/01/welcome-2009.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/OsOV/~3/2OcI00KK8zI/whats-involved-in-running-raffle.htmlfundcharityraisingcharitiesrafflesue@inspiringwomen.org.au (Inspiring Women)Sun, 02 Nov 2008 20:42:46 PSTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8627008577094757654.post-6152222113287073014I've been asked lately about raffles for local schools and also raffles for schools/orphanages overseas, what are the rules and regulations.It's really quite easy as long as it is done properly and documented.The NSW Office of Liquor, Gaming and Racing is the place to go to register as an authorised fund raiser. The application is free and provides you with a registered number under which you can2008-11-03T15:42:46.477+11:000http://inspiringwomen-au.blogspot.com/2008/11/whats-involved-in-running-raffle.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/OsOV/~3/-XOA9jy2Svg/all-business-gloom-and-doom-no-thanks.htmlmoneystaffbusinesssue@inspiringwomen.org.au (Inspiring Women)Sun, 19 Oct 2008 21:40:31 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8627008577094757654.post-4437215167263338919Every newspaper, TV & radio station is warning and reminding us of the economic gloom and doom happening globally.I believe in being informed but this relentless need to tell us over and over again gets monotonous and become a self-fulfilling prophecy.In business, if your customers are being constantly told how bad it is, even if they haven't lost any money ( as they haven't cashed in any shares,2008-10-20T15:40:31.376+11:001http://inspiringwomen-au.blogspot.com/2008/10/all-business-gloom-and-doom-no-thanks.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/OsOV/~3/8dT9195wo4c/september-was-small-business-month.htmlsue@inspiringwomen.org.au (Inspiring Women)Mon, 06 Oct 2008 21:18:53 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8627008577094757654.post-2208140328528706293Here in NSW September is Small Business Month and many organisations put on events for the small to medium sized business.Being in an economic crunch time, there were many workshops, speaker events etc on for business people to learn from.The funny thing is, when times are tough you don't always feel like getting out and about networking and learning. However, this is usually exactly why you need2008-10-07T15:18:53.616+11:000http://inspiringwomen-au.blogspot.com/2008/10/september-was-small-business-month.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/OsOV/~3/PZ3KsmQPKBQ/birthdays-are-funny-thing.htmlwomenbirthdaysreactionssue@inspiringwomen.org.au (Inspiring Women)Mon, 01 Sep 2008 18:18:37 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8627008577094757654.post-7367526221521777398Birthdays are a funny things, mine was very recent and I find that different people have such different expectations for celebrating a birthday!I love having a quiet one on one with a friend or two, sometimes going out for a live show, but all in all I don't make a big celebration unless it's a "0" number!Others seem to want a big celebation, or no celebration at all- hoping that it will just all2008-09-02T11:18:37.207+10:000http://inspiringwomen-au.blogspot.com/2008/09/birthdays-are-funny-thing.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/OsOV/~3/Hl7sdYZF2tA/meetings-meetings-meetings.htmlworking womenmeetingbusinesssue@inspiringwomen.org.au (Inspiring Women)Fri, 08 Aug 2008 19:48:21 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8627008577094757654.post-9031596581630636030Sometimes I get so lost in the world of meetings Iwonder how I can get anything done at all!The time will soon come for me to step back from some duties to concentrate at achieving what was discussed at the meetings, instead of just talking about it.Next month is Small Business September and I have been busily getting in touch and finding out more about who has what on offer for this month. Very 2008-08-09T12:48:21.123+10:000noSometimes I get so lost in the world of meetings Iwonder how I can get anything done at all!The time will soon come for me to step back from some duties to concentrate at achieving what was discussed at the meetings, instead of just talking about it.Next Inspiring WomenSometimes I get so lost in the world of meetings Iwonder how I can get anything done at all!The time will soon come for me to step back from some duties to concentrate at achieving what was discussed at the meetings, instead of just talking about it.Next month is Small Business September and I have been busily getting in touch and finding out more about who has what on offer for this month. Very working women, meeting, businesshttp://inspiringwomen-au.blogspot.com/2008/08/meetings-meetings-meetings.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/OsOV/~3/J30QP1HxJlo/thank-god-for-holidays.htmlwinsholidaysbusinesssue@inspiringwomen.org.au (Inspiring Women)Fri, 08 Aug 2008 19:31:43 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8627008577094757654.post-5805564340056169624Finally I managed to slip away for a few days and retreat out of the city!To drive around the countryside is such a divine treat to soothe the soul. Away from noise, phones ringing, emails etc and just look into the distance and hear birds, cows and nature.I only got away for 4 days and it wasn't long enough, I had just started to relax and it was back to the grind stone again. I should have 2008-08-09T12:31:43.968+10:000http://inspiringwomen-au.blogspot.com/2008/07/thank-god-for-holidays.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/OsOV/~3/9J85xDcEsl8/little-wins-for-working-women.htmlwinsworking womenbusinesssue@inspiringwomen.org.au (Inspiring Women)Wed, 02 Jul 2008 22:51:34 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8627008577094757654.post-3797042772261980118Inspiring Women had another successful meeting last Friday- titled Little Wins for Working Women.Our guest speaker, Jen Dalitz had really given everyone something to think about. Small comments sometimes cut the deepest.A story about a farmer near where her farm is who shot himself- how close to the edge are some of us?How when things start to become overwhelming we cut ourselves away from 2008-07-03T15:51:34.906+10:000http://inspiringwomen-au.blogspot.com/2008/07/little-wins-for-working-women.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/OsOV/~3/yHcNlmxFb-Y/what-makes-inspiring-women-different.htmlmeetingInspiring womenWhat makes us differentsue@inspiringwomen.org.au (Inspiring Women)Sat, 24 May 2008 20:02:15 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8627008577094757654.post-8724878826778116872Last Friday was another Inspiring Women event.When the speaker has finished and the raffles have been drawn it' s then time for coffee/tea and networking.It was fun and noisy- lots of laughing- people sitting, standing, exchanging cards, making appointments, looking at the display table with different business wares on it. Some moved outside to view the ocean and have a quiet chat.As I moved 2008-05-25T13:02:15.268+10:000http://inspiringwomen-au.blogspot.com/2008/05/what-makes-inspiring-women-different.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/OsOV/~3/NGlz0-4LQFE/starting-business.htmlquestionnairestartingabusinesssue@inspiringwomen.org.au (Inspiring Women)Fri, 02 May 2008 21:56:27 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8627008577094757654.post-7310052346520198202Where has the time flown?The last time I look at this I see that it was January. SCARY!!A lot has been happening with meetings with new businesses and old. More questionnaires to my members and mailing list to see if my instinct was right. and seeing that it was about in which direction I move in.More about that later.I went for a walk this morning down by the beach and ran into some friends of 2008-05-03T14:56:27.501+10:000http://inspiringwomen-au.blogspot.com/2008/05/starting-business.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/OsOV/~3/rzEqajId2z0/discussion-with-local-businesswoman.htmlbusiness decisionsfriendsInspiring womenresigningsue@inspiringwomen.org.au (Inspiring Women)Sat, 24 May 2008 22:45:19 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8627008577094757654.post-894663588865378828I had an interesting discussion with a local business woman this morning.She was talking about another lady who had had a run of bad luck in her business decisions and was had now resigned and was returning to her ex husband down the south coast.Her question to me was do I know any others who have made similiar decisions?The answer- YES! Plenty.She wanted to know-WHY?I think for everyone it's 2008-05-25T15:45:19.052+10:000http://inspiringwomen-au.blogspot.com/2008/01/discussion-with-local-businesswoman.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/OsOV/~3/v3p4tudyI_c/my-recent-survey-results-on-women-in.htmlbusiness planningmoneyworking womentimesurveysue@inspiringwomen.org.au (Inspiring Women)Sat, 24 May 2008 22:54:03 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8627008577094757654.post-5034484446721383544Since my last posting, I've been busy planning my steps in Inspiring Women for this coming year.In my contacts with other ladies at the moment , it seems that many are in the same phase of planning.To get a better idea of my members thoughts at the moment,I've been doing a survey and one of the questions is "The phone rings, Lotto have phoned to tell you you have won a million dollars. What do 2008-05-25T15:54:03.234+10:000http://inspiringwomen-au.blogspot.com/2008/01/my-recent-survey-results-on-women-in.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/OsOV/~3/RFCFhXNZmZU/common-dilemma-children-and.htmlfamily lifegrandchildrenworking womenchildrensue@inspiringwomen.org.au (Inspiring Women)Sat, 24 May 2008 22:49:40 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8627008577094757654.post-2834284468087306049Last week was a terrific time to catch up with old and new friends.A common theme though seemed to be reoccurring. Women who had grandchildren were either quietly complaining (or suffering) with grandchildren as substitute babysitters.Don't get me wrong, both these women adore their grandchildren!But it seems to me that women who are usually strong in business are puppydogs when it comes to 2008-05-25T15:49:40.768+10:000http://inspiringwomen-au.blogspot.com/2008/01/common-dilemma-children-and.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/OsOV/~3/7X6rRytidmM/happy-new-year-2008-here-we-come.htmlbusiness planningdeathworkmemoriesmotivationNew Yearsue@inspiringwomen.org.au (Inspiring Women)Sat, 24 May 2008 22:48:19 PDTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8627008577094757654.post-5539100057273953865After having another year of incredible opportunities and not enough time or money to expand on them, I've made some changes to see if I can keep 2008 on track!This year has already started with some incredible surprises, including a very old friend that I worked with 25 years years ago and was like my mentor when I was in my early 20's.Her husband contacted me and told me she had died. He had 2008-05-25T15:48:19.242+10:000http://inspiringwomen-au.blogspot.com/2008/01/happy-new-year-2008-here-we-come.htmlCopyright Inspiring WomenInspiring Womennonadult