What's On in 2010 - Our Commitment to Your Growth
At the Australian Businesswomen's Network we pride ourselves on the quality of the educational programs we provide and the standard of our speakers.
We know that you can go just about anywhere and waste time sharing business cards with people who don't care about your business. But we value your time - and want you to make the most of your resources.
That's why we develop programs that improve your business skills and help you to connect and collaborate with like-minded women andpotential clients - all the while keeping in mind your busy schedule.
We make your training and mentoring our priority.
In a recent survey you told us that you want:
- Practical information that you can implement
- To know how to avoid pitfalls
- To get your business questions answered
- Inspiration
- Access to experts
- Education
- Mentoring
- Networking
We've put together great events that you can access without leaving home!
2010 MentorNet Mentoring Program
Our exceptional and award-winning training and mentoring program for women business owners runs from June to December 2010. Here's what previous mentors say about how the program helped the businesses grow and expand.
Learn more about MentorNet here. Dates for 2011 will be added soon.
2010 - Vision of Greatness
I hope you're ready. This year our programs, publications and webinars are designed to help you, in a structured way, create, plan, implement and work towards real business results.
But, you’re going to have to put in the time to read, study, collaborate, question, participate.
Each month our themed events and newsletters will build, step-by-step, adding to your knowledge, reach and exposure to good education, inspiration and information.
Here’s just some of what you’ll achieve by implementing what the ABN will give you:
- Clarify your business vision, mission and plan
- Determine who your customers are and how to find them
- Put in place your big milestones for the year
- Determine the cost of doing business and look at forecasting profits
- Uncover steps to marketing your products and services and yourself
- Find the measures that make a difference to your ultimate success
- Look at what team (virtual or not) that you need to help you create success
- Implement actions that will get you results
- Improve your productivity so that you focus your time on what matters most
- Increase your business knowledge, borrowing ideas from industry experts
- Master online communication and leverage the internet
- Innovate and improve what you offer and how you do busines
- Formalise and systemise processes for efficiency
- Promote your business and spread your message
- Capitalise on new media and technology
Check out our Events Calendar for more event details.
Upcoming Events
AUGUST: MASTERS OF MARKETING
In 2010, how is marketing best used to direct change and growth in business? What methods are most effective and how do we put these methods to practical use in our business?
Masters of Marketing brings together three inspiring businesswomen who will represent different areas of exemplary marketing and share the strategies that have worked for them and that you can implement in your business.
BOOKED for Lunch - Free webinars with the world's leading business authors and thinkers
The BOOKED for Lunch webinar series are free lunch-time webinars that feature best-selling business authors and thinkers. Presented by the Australian Businesswomen's Network and GoToWebinar these events are open to men and women who seek to expand their business education and to be inspired by thought leaders who will present new trends, big ideas and pose thoughtful questions. To participate all you need is access to the internet. So, book yourself in for the next BOOKED for Lunch series and get ready for some powerful food for thought. |
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30 Days of...
In 2009 hundreds of business owners took part in our two ecourses - 30 Days of Social Media and 30 Days of Networking. We'll present more business e-courses in 2010. In the meantime, download 30 Days of Social Media here.
Book Study Programs - NEW
We're very excited to dig deep into some powerful business books with you and to help you put their lessons in action. Learn more about the book study programs here.
Networking Events
We know it's important for you to connect to the right people to help you grow your business. But networking events need to do more than show you what to do with a business card!
We invite you to take part in our Member MeetUps - face-to-face networking events hosted by members. collaborate and communicate with your network. We actually help you overcome mingle-a-phobia and make great connections.
Become a member today
Whether you're living in a large city or running your business from a small country town in this vast country of ours, we believe that all business women should have access to good information, education, resources and to each other.
At the Australian Businesswomen's Network (ABN) women from all over Australia (and beyond) connect, collaborate and learn. We are a network of focused and savvy female entrepreneurs who contribute to and benefit from belonging to a vibrant and growing community.
Learn about StartUp Membership
Learn about Growth Membership
Learn about Community Membership
We are committed to the growth and development of our members and continue to develop products and services in consultation with you.
If you're facing any of these challenges then membership is for you:
- You love running your business, but hate feeling isolated
- You need more clients and customers
- You need to raise your visibility and credibility
- You do most things well in your business, but not everything
- You don't have enough opportunities to meet colleagues and potential partners
- Your business isn't growing fast enough
- You have a hard time keeping up with trends that affect your business
- You aren't sure how to use social media to promote your business
- You're thinking about starting a business, but aren't sure where to start
