Posts tagged "advancing women"

More of us are using formal childcare in order to participate in the workforce, but childcare is becoming even less affordable.

In April 2012, there we were, bank loan in hand and Xtend Barre Australia’s first franchisees. So here is what I have learnt along the way.

You can have the best idea, team and revenue source in the world, but it's almost guaranteed to be a bumpy ride. That is where resilience comes in.

Women need to build and nurture the right kind of networks if they want to improve their chances of gaining access to capital and talent.

Many female franchisees remain unaware of key benefits of franchising, such as assistance from governments and franchisors.

When it comes to funding, women are still getting crumbs, while men make off with the loaf.

No women in the boardroom? Well, look, there’s a good reason for it according to numerous male bosses in Britain.

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Having been a single mum for six years, and working closely with single mums every day, Lucy Good believes employers need to better consider the skills, resilience and experience of single mums.

We see all too often the derailment of a woman’s confidence after she takes a career break. Women who previously commanded impressive salaries, solved complex problems, led teams of people and contributed enormous value to organisations.