For quite a while now, I've been thinking about how I can give back to the community through this blog. I've been inspired by a local business, KLM Solicitors, which is an ardent supporter of the Red Rose Foundation and Women's Legal Service Queensland. With the end of … [Read more...] about Supporting Women in Need
Work & Finances
My Business Journey: the benefits of networking
Here’s the thing: I thought I’d be a lot further along in my business journey by now. After all, it’s been over five years since that unexpected redundancy. And even though I started working from home at the end of 2012, setting up my business Front Page Web Writing in … [Read more...] about My Business Journey: the benefits of networking
12 Things I Learned at the Pop Up Blog Zone
I know some of you have been waiting anxiously keen to hear all about the inaugural Pop Up Blog Zone which was held at Loganholme, on Brisbane's southside, on the weekend. It's no secret that I really hoped it would go well and potentially be the first of many - with Pop … [Read more...] about 12 Things I Learned at the Pop Up Blog Zone
When People Talk Behind Your Back …
... without saying a word! Because my copywriting business is based from my home, office politics and pettiness are no longer part of my nine-to-five existence. This was brought home to me recently when I was chatting to a few people following a meeting in a clients' … [Read more...] about When People Talk Behind Your Back …
And the Winner is …
Well, this is awkward. I wish this post was celebrating a win at the Redlands Business and Retail Awards held on Saturday night, but alas, this year I missed out (last year, I won the Redland Woman in Business Award). Still, I'm a "look on the bright side" and "the glass is … [Read more...] about And the Winner is …