Hello and welcome to the Women in Business e-Newsletter. In this Issue:

Hot Tips for Attending Networking Functions

Community Survey Results
Inspirational Women
Interview with an Entrepreneur – Naomi Simson RedBalloon Days
Upcoming Events

And much more! We hope you enjoy this issue. We value and welcome your thoughts and comments... so let us know what you think.

The Networking Mindset

Hot Tips for Attending Networking Functions
by Robyn Henderson

Every day there are an unlimited number of networking breakfasts, lunches, dinners, seminars, workshops you can go to. Your budget probably determines how many of these you can afford to attend. More often than not, your positive mindset determines the outcomes in attending these functions.
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2007 ABN Community Survey

Community Survey Results
by Kate Tribe

Do you ever wonder how your situation compares to other Australian businesswomen? Tribe Research recently conducted the 2007 Australian Businesswomen's Network Community Survey, which was completed by over 800 businesswomen across Australia.
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Achieving the Extraordinary

Inspirational Women
by Pollyanna Lenkic

When you close your eyes and think of a woman who inspires you, who do you see? Mother Teresa, Katherine Graham, your mother, neighbour or colleague?

History is full of examples of inspirational women who have achieved remarkable feats - ordinary women who have achieved the extraordinary. But what is it that takes them out of their comfort zone and helps them achieve more than they ever believed possible?
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Featured Entrepreneur

Interview with an Entrepreneur
Naomi Simson - RedBalloon Days

Naomi Simson is the founder of RedBalloon Days - a gifting service offering over 1,500 unique experiences across Australia. The company has experienced a phenomenal rate of growth since its inception in 2001 and is the recipient of numerous business awards and accolades.  In her new book “I want what she’s having” Naomi shares her journey from being a one-woman start-up to becoming the CEO of Australia’s leading online gift service.
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MEMBERSHIP – HAS ITS REWARDS

Running your own business can be very rewarding, as well as sometimes a difficult experience. Give yourself the best chance of success. The Australian Businesswomen's Network (ABN) gives you the business education and networking opportunities that you need to grow.

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One of our goals at the ABN is to represent our members as business owners and to be an effective lobbying and advocacy force for entrepreneurial women across Australia. more...

Upcoming Events


Preview Webinar
National, 5 July

Fast track your business growth, with Australia's only national mentoring program for women in business. Learn more about the Australian Businesswomen's Network MentorNet program at a free webinar on 5 July. more...


Clever Ways to Access and Use Cash
Brisbane, 10 July
Melbourne, 26 July

Any business owner will agree that managing and using cash effectively is key to being successful in the long term. Access to capital often determines whether a fledgling enterprise succeeds or dies in infancy. more...


Make the Most of Your Membership
Sydney, 16 July

Join other members for this free one-hour speed networking event. New ideas, new contacts, brainstorm business challenges, network. Members only. more...

Fast track your business growth, with Australia's only national mentoring program for women in business. Learn more about the Australian Businesswomen's Network MentorNet program at a free webinar on 5 July. more...


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