In the Media
So you've scored your dream job ... but you're three months pregnant.
Sydney Morning Herald- Small Business September 2010
If you manage people in your small business, you owe it to yourself to get some training on how to handle them, writes Anneli Knight.
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Educating Future Leaders- September 2010
At just, 31, Emma Isaacs has leadership down pat.
In her latest venture, Emma Isaacs has built Business Chicks into a fast growing national network of business people. By Andrea O'Driscol.
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Aura Magazine- Shooting Star September 2009
Emma Isaacs is taking the business world by storm, and she's yet to turn 30. Story by Emma Harley.
Weekend Australian- Chicks Hatching March 2009
This young entrepreneur now runs three successful businesses. Find out what drives Emma Isaacs.
Boss Magazine- Star Operator June 2008
Learn about decentralised organisations like Business Chicks who are doing it their own way in this piece from BOSS magazine.
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Coreen Goldsworthy
Office Manager Total Security Systems Pty Ltd | MEMBER SINCE Feb 2013About me
career in Medical Sales working for large global pharmaceutical companies spanning over 10 years resulted in many awards and professional achievements. An opportunity became available at a Perth based business managing 15+ employees in a highly male dominated industry. Since starting this new career as the Office Manager I've improved the companies processes, cre...
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I have worked in the construction industry for the majority of my career with my strengths being in Sales and Management.
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Business Development Manager (Aust & NZ) BigHand | MEMBER SINCE Dec 2010About me
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Director Zumbara Consulting | MEMBER SINCE Mar 2012About me
I have 10 years management level experience, working on major projects, in Australia's largest companies. My experience has shown me that many managers are struggling to innovate, and keep up with the rapid pace of change. Zumbara's workshops and presentations show you whether your business is set up to encourage innovation, or stifle innovation, because we bel...
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I am a non-executive director by profession but started my business when I noticed a gap in the market as I was unable to find disposable servingware. I am now enjoying the challendge of successfully growing my business in both the retail and catering markets.
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I, Marianna Callisto was a YO-YO DIETER for 13 years. Then I found The Natural Way. It was so easy, i could still eat everything I loved, I just could not believe I was losing weight and that I had struggled for so long. The Natural Way is an Education of Eating Combinations and Natural Formulations. loved the program so much that I then bought the Mater Fra...
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Sophia Demetriades Toftdahl
Relationship Manager & Business Owner Dream Internship | MEMBER SINCE Sep 2011About me
As the founder of 2 start ups; Dream Teams & Dream Internship (DIA), Sophia is a born networker who yearly meets hundreds of people. Sophia is a go-to person for international students, education agents, colleges, universities, HR firms & Entrepreneurs world-wide. For the past 15 years, Sophia has interviewed & worked with more than 300 entrepreneurs & a thousand...
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The Boss! The Golden Goose / Navy Crockett | MEMBER SINCE Mar 2012About me
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Jane Quinn
Partner Baby Batches | MEMBER SINCE Feb 2013About me
Baby Batches was set up in 2011 as Liz and I found a gap in the baby hamper market. We wanted to offer a boutique baby hamper service with quality products at competitive prices. I have a background in administration and have always worked for somebody else so am really enjoying working for myself and being passionate about our business.
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Owner TOFWD* the organic food and wine deli | MEMBER SINCE Nov 2012About me
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Jo-Anne Morgan
Business Development Manager Eat Fit Food | MEMBER SINCE Aug 2012About me
I also own Anytime Fitness Alphington and Anytime Fitness Sale with my partner and have my own Event Management company - The Conference Box and Glamm (Girls Love A Magical Moment) Events.
Ann Fordyce
Partner Pilot Partners | MEMBER SINCE Mar 2013About me
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Regina Sigal
Director Sage For Women Pty Ltd | MEMBER SINCE Apr 2013About me
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Danijela Negro
Director Alexander Appointments | MEMBER SINCE May 2013About me
My son Alexander was my inspiration initially and also for the want of doing things ‘my way’. It is a very unique business model we run with and one that has been embraced by our clients and candidates alike. However I wouldn’t be able to do any of this if it wasn’t for my husband and an awesome team that makes up Alexander Appointments.
Deeann Natividad
Regional Manager Mission Australia | MEMBER SINCE Sep 2012About me
I am Mum to four daughters (ranging in age from 20to 7) I have worked for MA for 12 years. I am also a current member of the Qld Indigenous Education Consultative Committee. Prior to this I worked for Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations for 11.5years in Indigenous Employment and Education. I welcome connections that will help address I...
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