Our April Business of the Month is Rascals & Ragamuffins! Read our interview with Julie below to find out more about this fantastic creative biz. Tell us a little about the person behind the business My name is Julie. I am a mother of two. A (soon … [Read More...]
Blog: Business Development & Marketing
Positioning yourself for success
By Nic Jones Did you know that building success in a business isn’t just about the time and money you put into it? The level of your success can come down to the way you position yourself as a person and the mindset you have. There is such a huge … [Read More...]
Are you in the mood?
By Anne Maybus If there is one thing I know about writing, it’s that your best work is created when you’re in the right mood. You know what it’s like when you have a good day. Everything just falls into place and you get all your work done … [Read More...]
How to use Facebook Page messaging to effectively network your business
By Cas McCullough Has your Facebook page inbox been spammed since the new timeline came into being? My guess is “yes.” Or maybe you’ve sent someone a message and are unsure if it was appropriate or not. Here’s a key pointer to help … [Read More...]
An Important Reminder for all WAHP!
Hello! Hi! *Waves to get your attention* Yes I am talking to you, my fellow little biz builder, working from the kitchen table as the kids create chaos around you… listen up. I want to tell you something very important… You are doing a good … [Read More...]
Why did you become self employed in the first place?
I don't know about you, but one of the first items on my list of reasons why I should start my own business was "freedom." I wanted the freedom to be my own boss. I wanted the freedom to get to work at 9am if I had to drop my kids at school without … [Read More...]
5 Quick Ways to Ruin Your Email Newsletter
It’s easy to write a bad newsletter. Let me show you how. 1. Too long between issues YOU: Newsletters are a nuisance to write. You never know what to say so you push it to one side while you try to think up something brilliant. Evasive … [Read More...]
Work at Home People In the Spotlight
In the Spotlight: Hollie Sparrow from Daily Baby Buys
Tell us a little about the person behind the business? My name is Hollie, I am 29 and a work at home Mum. I have two Children, Jhet (5) and Charleigh (3). My background is in HR and Finance and I enjoy time with my kids and riding my horse. It wouldn't … [Read more ...]
In the Spotlight Competition: May 2012
Congratulations to Cuddle Mummy Love who won the April In the Spotlight Competition. Here are the lucky entrants who were randomly selected for the May Poll. These businesses are in the running to win an In the Spotlight Interview on the Support a … [Read more ...]
In the Spotlight Competition: April 2012 Poll
Congratulations to Daily Baby Buys who won the March In the Spotlight Competition. Here are the lucky entrants who were randomly selected for the April Poll. These businesses are in the running to win an In the Spotlight Interview on the … [Read more ...]
Startup Smart News
Tuesday 10 April, 2012
Today on StartupSmart, entrepreneurship expert Dr Tom McKaskill shares some of his top tips on people management – an incredibly important but often overlooked area of business.
10 trends from the 2012 StartupSmart Top 50
With this year’s StartupSmart Awards done and dusted, we thought we’d take a look at some of the major trends to emerge from the Top 50. Encouragingly, the list offers up a diverse range.
Tasty Trucks shows “vanchising” goes the distance
Mobile food franchise Tasty Trucks plans to invest $2 million into the business this year and increase its fleet of vans, following the acquisition of Newcastle-based business Lunch Express.
Events
Marketing your event using the high school musical principle
Hands up if you’ve ever been in a high school musical? Now hands up if you’ve gone to one as an audience member? Chances are, if you’ve been to high school, you’ve done one or both and so have your friends, your mum and dad, your grandma and your … [Read More...]
Uni of Newcastle hosts eBusiness marketing course [Sponsored]
If you sell online, or work in marketing and social media, a new fully-online six week course developed by Executive & Corporate Programs in partnership with GradSchool, at the University of Newcastle may be just what you need to give your business … [Read More...]
Tiny tycoons turn a profit on holiday
Move over Dick Smith and Gerry Harvey. Kids in Brisbane and Ipswich are about to give you a run for your money. From gift cards and pet rocks to skate ramps and button necklaces, a Pineapple Productions initiative helps Ipswich’s children bring their … [Read More...]
Community
Support the Children’s Feeding Centre in Bonga, Ethiopia with Cuddle Craft Collective
Cuddle Craft Collective is a group of socially conscious and community minded souls who have joined together to make a difference to the lives of children and families in need. For our first project in 2012, Cuddle Craft Collective has teamed up with World Families Australia to raise much needed funds to support the children’s Feeding Centre in Bonga, Ethiopia.
Why an International “Week” Celebrating Working at Home?
Some people might be scratching their heads, wondering why I dreamt up a whole week to celebrate working at home. Well here’s why:
Celebrate Working from Home with iWAHP Week!
February 5-11th, 2012 we are launching the inaugural International WAHP Week to celebrate and recognize the achievements of work at home parents/people. Here’s how you can get involved:
From Our Sponsors
Weekend Wrapup (May 13 to 18)
This week on Support a WAHP there’s been a flurry of activity surrounding the Suncorp 5 Grand Helping Hand grants competition with lots of WAH Businesses entering and vying for votes. These grants present a terrific opportunity, not just to enter and win 5 grand but to show a major bank the diversity of work at home businesses out there! So, if you haven’t entered, do it today! Below is the roundup of what is on offer from our Premium and Longterm Sponsors this week.
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