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5 December 2023

From Care to Cyber: Ailie Houlihan's Journey and Tips for Cyber Security Success

On Mumbition the Podcast we spoke with Ailie Houlihan, a Strategist & Consultant at CyberCX as she shares how entering into the field of cybersecurity has improved her work/life balance. Ailie discusses her unconventional career transition from nursing, she also provides practical advice for small businesses, and encourages women to explore opportunities in the field through programs like the CyberCX Academy.

Which is Better: A Coach or a Consultant?‍

In business, it's essential to know where to turn when you need guidance.

What is the Value of a Business Coach?

Understanding the value of a business coach: Dive into the transformative power of tailored guidance, ethical values, and the multi-dimensional role of coaching. Discover how Mums & Co offers expert business coaching, blending quality with affordability.

What does a business coach or expert teach you?

Business coach—a professional whose primary role isn't just to 'teach' in the traditional sense.

How much is a business coach in Melbourne?

In today's fast-paced business world, adapting to change is not just recommended—it's essential.

What Can You Learn from a Business Expert?

Unlock business potential with expert guidance. Mums & Co connects you to seasoned professionals for affordable, impactful business strategies and insights

Why is Business Coaching Important for Business Owners?

Every business journey is unique, but with the right support and guidance, success isn't just a dream—it can be a tangible, achievable reality.

1 November 2023

Business has shifted into the era of 'efficiency' And you need to be prepared.

The business world is undergoing two significant transformations. A negative force pulls in one direction, and an opposing, positive force in the other. There's a sweet spot in the middle where the winning business will play.

Understanding the root causes of cash flow uncertainty is crucial.

The Impact of Payer Behavior on Cash Flow Certainty

31 October 2023

5 Reasons Why Journaling with Pen and Paper Beats Digital Writing

In this fast-paced digital age, where electronic devices are ubiquitous, there's something to be said about the simple pleasure of putting pen to paper.

1 November 2023

Protect your brand with a trade mark and avoid a costly rebrand

Learn about IP Australia’s new, free TM Checker tool that helps small businesses check if their name, logo or phrase might infringe on an existing trade mark and, if not, whether they can register it as a trade mark.

31 October 2023

Tapping into Emotional Freedom: Empowering Lives and Businesses with Fay Chan

What's really holding you back from true business success? Fay Chan has an answer and it's as simple and as complicated as your mindset. Fay is the founder of Living Well with Fay, an emotional freedom technique practitioner and one of our 20 Mums & Co experts. In this conversation, Carrie and I were fascinated by the insights that Fay shared into how she has helped hundreds of clients and also their children overcome obstacles and reach their full potential by learning to listen to their bodies.

24 October 2023

Unlocking Social Media Success for Women-Owned Businesses: Insights from Michelle Klein

Michelle Klein has ambition in spades after a decade at Meta in Silicon Valley, she has very recently returned home with her young family to Australia. Now chief customer and marketing officer at IAG Michelle is on a mission to pay it forward to Australian tech communities via her skills, expertise and connections. We are absolutely delighted to welcome Michelle to Mumbition the podcast but also as a speaker at this week's Be MPowered conference. Michelle Klein will be joining Mums & Co as a keynote speaker at our upcoming Be MPowered Conference on Thursday, 26th of October. Join this free, online conference for business owning women to hear more from Michelle Klein! https://www.mumsandco.com.au/be-mpowered-2023-conference⁠

8 October 2023

How using technology can grow your business

In a recent episode of Mumbition The Podcast (brought to you by DWEN the Dell Women’s Entrepreneur Network), we chatted with two business owning women who have put technology at the forefront of what they do. Karen Joyce, founder of She Maps and Geo Nadir and a member of DWEN, the Dell women’s entrepreneur network. And Tracy Sheen, Mums & Co technology expert and founder of The Digital Guide.

10 October 2023

Dreaming Big: Unleashing Success Through Passion, Purpose, and Journaling

Kristina has been journaling for over a decade, and as she shares in this terrific episode on Mumbition, journaling has inspired her ambition, livelihood, and wellbeing as a business-owning woman.

1 October 2023

What would $40k in tech do for you?

There’s no doubt about it, technology is changing at a rapid pace. So how can small business owners keep up and make the most out of it?

Who is the Most Successful Female Entrepreneur in Australia?

What is the difference between a business advisor and a consultant?

What is an example of a business advisor?

What is a Perfect Advisor?

Who are the Key Advisors to the Business?

How do I choose a business advisor?

What you need to know about business advisors before hiring.

The Power of Business Advisory for Entrepreneurs

Business Coaches for Entrepreneurs

21 September 2023

Where technology, community and wellbeing meet

Just a few years ago the idea of technology like digital screens playing a key role in improving the customer experience at a cafe would have seemed far-fetched. Not today! Read on to find out how.

12 September 2023

Networking and Gaining Visibility for your Business with Amreeta Abbott and Stacie Shaw

If you love problem solving then this episode of Mumbition with Mums & Co members, Amreeta Abbott and Stacie Shaw is for you! Amreeta is the founder of Annature, the Australian made and owned alternative to Docusign, and Stacie a partner at PKF, a global accounting firm and proud ambassador of the solution Amreeta has created. We discuss the value of building a brand with integrity - something you'd recommend to your own mother, sister or grandmother, why it’s important to take risks and that no matter how great your ambition, your love for family (showers and a long haul flight) will always keep you grounded.

What does a business coach do?

A blog post to discuss business coach services

What do online business coaches do?

Why Do entrepreneurs need a Coach?

Explore the benefits of hiring a buisness coach

What does an entrepreneur coach do?

Let's learn more about; who even an entrepreneur coach is and what they do.

Is a Business Coach the Same as a Business Consultant?

Running a business is like sailing a ship through uncharted waters; it’s both exhilarating and challenging. And as the captain of your business ship, you sometimes need a seasoned crew to help navigate the high seas.

How much does business coach in Sydney cost?

let's talk numbers and explore how much a business coach in Sydney would cost and why this investment could support your business growth.

3 Minutes

Weighing the Investment: What is the Cost of a Business Coach?

Starting a business while caring for a family can feel like a thrilling adventure. Many businesswomen often have to balance caring responsibilities with entrepreneurial ambition

Business Coach for Small Businesses

does an small business need a coach?

24 July 2023

The big importance of Australia’s smallest businesses

It’s the fastest growing sector of the small business community and employs nearly three million Australians, but how many of us actually know what a microbusiness is?

18 July 2023

Natalie Anne style influencer with a difference

A style influencer with a difference, Natlaie Anne has a very keen sense of the tenacity required to create a legacy with your business and she also includes some very cool hair tips for those of us looking for a quick fix at the beginning of the day.

12 July 2023

Talented women in the know

Connecting with your global community - Lessons from global business owners. Share your stories, learn from others.

11 July 2023

Space For Your WorkLife

With three small kids in tow Kate Dezarnaulds took the plunge and made the move to a ‘simpler life’ in regional NSW and has gone on to discover community and connection at the same time as building a successful co-working space business WorkLife that aims to create beautiful and efficient workspaces for clever, generous and creative professionals so that people are inspired to escape the grind of the city, better balance life and work in thriving regional towns.

4 July 2023

Tech help for business women

Tracy Sheen is the Founder of The Digital Guide working with small business owners to help them learn, leverage and love technology in their business.

27 June 2023

Creating a culturally safe space

Mundanara Bayles is mother of five, host of Black Magic Woman podcast and co-founder of Black Card, a specialist consultancy providing cultural capability training and consultancy service to enable people and organisations to work effectively with members of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, creating a society that includes everyone in a meaningful and productive way by working more effectively with First Nations people and each other.

Small Business Management and Entrepreneurship for Supermums!

Level up your skill with electronic Business practices

Exploring the benefits of electronic business practices

‍Strategic Guidance in Business: Navigating Your Journey to Success

Strategic guidance is a compass in the business world. It's that invaluable advice helping you steer through opportunities and challenges,

Tips on How to Speak to your desired customers using marketing strategy!

A guide for marketing strategy for your business

Define your unique selling point (USP) and build a memorable brand

Exploring unique selling point in business

Are you travelling as a small business owner?

For all you business owning mums out there running your ventures, you might find yourselves packing a bag and heading out for work-related travels.

Exploring the three P's of business skills: Proposal, Pithcing and Presentation.

How Can Mums in Business Benefit from Cost Reduction Techniques?

Whether you're just getting started or looking to scale up, one factor consistently plays a crucial role in business success: cost reduction.

Upgrade Your Small Business with the Right Software Tools!

In today's world, we have fantastic software tools that can make running a business smoother and more efficient. They can help organise your work, manage your customer relationships, and keep your finances in check.

Why Should You Invest in a Business Coach for Your Small Business?

For many ambitious mumpreneurs, the prospect of starting or elevating a business is a dream that dovetails beautifully with the journey of motherhood.

21 June n2023

Focus on what you can do as a mum

Anita and Jess are two founders wanting to change the stat that mums are three times more likely to leave the workforce during their 30s due to the demands of motherhood with their unique marketplace helping mums follow their dreams, MumbleMe.

13 June 2023

Getting kids passionate about science

Dr Alana Wylie has created a business that is inspiring the next generation of scientists and researchers.

8 June 2023

Next stop: Anywhere you want.

Catherine (Kathini) Jonathan is a business-owning mother writing her own story in sharing the success stories of others. She’s a #mumbitious entrepreneur making things happen thanks to the power of community and technology.

6 June 2023

Supporting the supporters

Verity Hare is the founder Tradie Wives, a successful online community that has created a safe space for the wives and partners of tradies to get support they may need.

1 June 2023

We're Hiring - Sales Specialist

As a Sales Specialist at Mums & Co, part of the IAG family, you can have meaningful impact. We’re here for you. Are you ready?

30 May 2023

How to be the most resourceful possible

Lauren Hamilton is the founder of marketing agency Digital Narrative. She shares some really practical tips on how to maximize exposure for your business, create a content strategy that is not overwhelming and win at networking.

23 May 2023

It’s ok to drop a few balls

Steph Trethewey is the founder of Motherland. Like many of our community she is seriously mumbitious and a key thing she’s learned along the way is it’s ok not to do everything all at once.

17 May 2023

Your business goals are just a network away

Believing the world needs to embrace the power of science education to empower future generations, this entrepreneurial scientist turned her studies into a successful company, and continues to fine tune flexibility at every step of her business journey.

15 May 2023

Life hack gamify your day

Frances Goh is the Community Manager at One Roof. She is passionate about creating communities and safe spaces for business owning women and shares the ultimate wellbeing hack - how to gamify your life!

9 May 2023

The transferable skills from motherhood to business owner

Elle offers counselling services for women addressing the trauma of divorce, depression, and anxiety. Through, Single Mama Way, she aims to elevate all Single Mamas to achieve stability, social connection & the lifestyle they desire.

2 May 2023

#1 accounting tip for business owning women - invest in yourself

Davie Mach is not your average accountant. Passionate about small businesses success Davie is an out of the box thinker, who has created entertaining and informative social media channels.

18 April 2023

From $80k debt to $2 million turnover in 5 years

In the space of a few years Jen has created a phenomenal business from her own personal experience.

11 April 2023

Passion, Purpose and Permaculture

A unique style of business coaching

11 April 2023

Mindfulness, Mindset and Meditation

Power of the mind to help

28 March 2023

Social enterprises and success

Break down the social enterprise barriers

21 March 2023

Legally armed and ready to flourish

Daily dance uplifts the soul to spiritual realms.

7 March 2023

Dance like nobody’s watching

Daily dance uplifts the soul to spiritual realms.

28 February 2023

Shift & Change

Building a business that supports others with humour and grace.

7 February 2023

Writing towards wellbeing

Wellbeing is the cornerstone of any business because without it, well, there really is no business.

15 February 2023

Start a coaching business from home

Everyone loves to run their own business and maybe an online one so that they can run it from the comfort of their own home.

8 February 2023

Start a Kindle publishing business from home in Australia

In this article, we will discuss what Kindle publishing is, why you should start a Kindle publishing business from home in Australia, and how to go about creating your own successful Kindle book.

1 February 2023

Start your own content writing business from home

The world of search engine optimisation (SEO) is a vast and ever-changing one, with new opportunities arising all the time.

25 January 2023

50 most powerful women in business Australia - Part 1

From tech entrepreneurs to finance experts, these 50 influential women have made their mark in the world of business.

2 February 2023

50 most powerful women in business Australia - Part 2

Australian businesswomen are achieving great things, regardless of their industry or background.

4 January 2023

16 Attributes of Successful Business Chicks and Mumpreneurs

In this blog post, we will explore the essential traits of successful business women...

18 January 2023

Business ideas for mums Australia: Virtual assistant

In this article, we take a look at the potential of a virtual assistant business for women and especially mumpreneurs in Australia.

Home business ideas for mums Australia - Bookkeeping

The ins and out of creating a bookkeeping business from home, what you need to get started and how to market your services.

11 January 2023

Small business ideas for stay at home mums: digital products sales

In this article, we’ll discuss how selling digital products could become a suitable small business...

14 December 2023

Daily Routine Ideas for successful Working Mums

The benefits of establishing daily routines as an entrepreneur or a working mum.

21 December 2023

Small business ideas for mums: Virtual event planner

Let's take a look at how running an event planning business online might work for an entrepreneur mum.

7 December 2023

What makes real entrepreneur mums succeed?

The key qualities for becoming an entrepreneur mum and the mindset you need to make it all happen.

17 January 2023

Use your legacy to supercharge your business

What does legacy mean to you? What impact does that have on the running of your business and your experience of life?

28 December 2022

Making your brand work for you – how having a trade mark can save (and make) you money

Why are trade marks important? They can differentiate you from your competitors, give your business an identity and help attract customers.

30 November 2022

Work from home ideas for new mums: Youtube Automation

There are a number of different ways to work from home, depending on your needs and preferences.

7 December 2022

How to create a "Women in business mentor program"?

Women in business mentor programs are an important way to help women entrepreneurs succeed.

30 November 2022

Benefits of Women's mentoring program

In this article, we will discuss the benefits of women's mentoring programs and how you can get involved.

12 February 2023

How to start a home business in Australia

Starting a home business can be a great way to earn some extra money.

Business ideas for stay at home mums: eCommerce

Starting a business as a stay at home mum can be an excellent way to earn some extra income while taking care of your children. There are many benefits to running

Why is copywriting one of the best home business ideas for mums?

There are many home business ideas for mums. One of the most popular is copywriting. Copywriters are in high demand, and there are many ways to charge for your

Work from home business ideas for mums

The world has changed! We all saw how working from home became more of a thing over the past few years. This has changed the lifestyles of many, especially mums.

7 types business ideas for mums

Embarking on your own business journey can be daunting, but it's also an incredibly empowering experience. For mothers, the opportunity to start a business can be especially rewarding, as it allows you to create a business that fits both your professional and personal goals.

9 famous Australian business women and what makes them unique

Australia has a long and proud history of female entrepreneurs. Women have always played a vital role in the country's economy, and today there are more women than

Australian business women who inspire you

What does it take to be an inspiring woman? It's not about having a certain title or following a specific set of rules. In fact, there are no right or wrong answers when it comes to this question.

How to connect with influential women in business at networking events

As a business owner, woman, and entrepreneur, it's important to connect with other women in business. Why is that important? Connecting with women in business

How the Australian business woman of the year is nominated?

There is an award for just about everything out there. You can find awards for the best restaurant, the best actor, the best athlete, and so on. But what are these awards

How to start women in business networking group

Starting a women's networking group can be a great way to connect with other women who own their own businesses or are professionals. The purpose of a networking

How women in business networking empower each other

Women in business have the potential to make powerful connections when it comes to networking

1 October 2022

The future is yours to reimagine and reinvent

How did you come up with your business idea? We know that approximately 50% of our mums in our community start a business in an entirely new field.

07/10/2022

Doing business in the bush

In the Business of Flipping Businesses

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