Posts tagged "australian female entrepreneurs"

The number of female small business owners is outstripping men three to one, but the social perception of women in business has a long way to go.

Grace Brennan says in farming communities, a woman's job has often been considered a side-project. But in times of crisis, they become critical to households and communities.

Ever wondered about a day in the life of an online retailer? How about during a global pandemic? Here's some insight into the average day for the founders of Verge Girl.

Almo Milk’s founder says her global experience in both food and business allowed her to foresee Australia’s demand for almond milk.

Ariane Barker believes well-educated women are still struck by a pressure to find a balance between being the primary carer and having a career they want.

It’s almost two decades since the dotcom crash and Julie Wainwright has emerged once more, in her 50s, stronger and smarter than ever before.

By appointing a female director, firms may reduce environmental litigation risk by 1.5% — the equivalent of saving US$3.1 million, a new study shows.

Amid the bleak stats, there are glimmers of hope, as initiatives across the world help female entrepreneurs raise capital and realise their dreams.

The demographic that questions the value of having appropriately skilled women on boards will probably exit the scene over the next decade.

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.

Emma Isaacs acquired Business Chicks when she was just 26 years old, and turned it into the largest women’s networking group in Australia.

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.