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31 January 2012

Hello and welcome to Women in Business. This week, we speak to business strategy expert Dr. Monique Beedles about how to make the important decisions that matter in business and share Nadine Zrinzo's top tips on how to source and acquire speaking opportunities.

Enjoy this issue and let us know what you think.

Suzi Dafnis, Community Director

 

Pivot Points: Making the Decisions that
Matter in Business

Dr. Monique Beedles, Teak Yew

Monique Beedles is an expert in strategy and business design and is the author of new book Pivot Point.

In this interview, Monique discusses the key questions any business owner should ask when developing business strategy, the ideal number of projects you should have on the go at any time and when business strategy should be MORE creative and LESS rational.

Enjoy this podcast interview with Monique Beedles.


 

IN THIS ISSUE:

The latest news and business tips

  
 

How to Source and Acquire Speaking Opportunities

by Nadine Zrinzo, Bright Conferences

Do you fancy the idea of speaking at an event, but aren’t really sure how to go about it?

  • Step 1: Identify areas or events you can add value to
  • Step 2: Actively approach event organisers
  • Step 3: Prepare for the presentation

Build a strong and reliable reputation by:

  • Over-delivering your presentation
  • Making a good impression
  • Sending documents in on time to ensure you are asked to speak again
  • Enjoying the speaking engagement!

Read the full article to learn how to get access to
speaking opportunities.

  
 



 

FEATURED BLOG POST

  
 

If your business came to life as a person, what would your customers think?

By Vivienne Kane, Minuteman Press Prahran

When you think Virgin, you think Richard Branson. McDonalds – Ronald McDonald. Victoria Bitter – a tradie in a singlet and stubbies.

Have you ever thought what your business would be if it came to life in human form?

Is your brand personality someone your customers would buy from?

  
 

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