Leona Edmiston is one of Australia's best known fashion designers. In 2001 she established her current business. Its tribute? The dress in all its incarnations. In this interview Leona tells us why she established within a niche in her industry and shares some of her tips and strategies.

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There are many great benefits behind having a business plan in place for your business. Wendy Fogarty of Important and Imperative Business Solutions outlines top 10 reasons behind why you should make this a priority.

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There are many things you should plan, but what should you plan for your business? Planning comes in many forms, and combined can provide you with a blueprint to keep your business moving forward. Alycia Edgar of Coastal Accounting Services looks at techniques for goal setting and planning for a new year.

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We put so much heart into our businesses, it’s never about the bottom line dollars alone. Stacey Barr, Performance Measure Specialist, discusses how measuring the right things in your business keeps your attention on what matters most to business success.

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Mentoree Melinda Love shares her experiences and challenges from participating in the MentorNet program.

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Welcome to this issue of Women in Business.

There are three key things I'd like you to consider... What role does a business plan play in determining your day to day business activities? Is it an active part of your ongoing focus and annual launching pad? We asked community members for their opinions. Here is what they said.

What questions should you ask yourself when planning? Here are 7 that I recommend.

Women on Boards. Should companies be forced to comply with quotas in a move towards getting more women on boards? Read more and tell us your opinion.

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