Hacia Atherton shares the story of Empowered Women in Trades

International Women’s Day (IWD) is a critical reminder of our collective journey towards gender equality and the importance of advocating for women’s rights and representation. This day holds a special place in my heart, as it resonates with my own journey of resilience and empowerment, writes Hacia Atherton, founder of Empowered Women in Trades. In […]

How this entrepreneur is taking the risk out of the share market

  Over the past few decades, women have made massive strides in financial independence. More women are starting their own businesses. More women are managing the fine balance of working and caring responsibilities. Women are making their mark in industries typically dominated by men. One of those industries is trading. Women are challenging entrenched norms […]

What you learn from growing a business from the ground up

Each entrepreneur’s journey in business is filled with the highs and lows of the triumphs, trials, and transformative lessons that go with going out on your own. Alexander Bitterman, founder of Sydney-based architecture firm B. Architects, has been building his business with the same boldness and creativity that he taps into when working with homeowners […]

What entrepreneurs and business people with a disability want you to know

  We live in a world slowly embracing difference. Changes to equal opportunity legislation and diversity and inclusion policies within organisations are about creating a fair and equitable playing field for those who often felt unheard and unrepresented. While we have come a long way, many gaps still need to change to truly say everyone […]

“For the first time, I couldn’t pay myself. How can I avoid this happening again?”

Many small businesses are in it for the love not the money, but if you find yourself unable to pay yourself each month, something has to give. Brooke Vulinovich from Social Club (pictured above) based in Perth submitted just that question for our recent Kochie’s Business Builders: The Cash Flow Comeback digital masterclass panel, supported […]