How to start your own creative business in 10 steps
We’ve all dreamed of being our own boss at some point. There is a lot of information and self-help books about being an entrepreneur, but it can often be overwhelming and difficult to know where to start. So as a starting point, I decided to attend a Creative Entrepreneurship workshop organised by the Love Thread […]
Do You Remember When a Phone was Just a Phone?
Seriously, do you remember when a phone was just a phone? I do. Back in the day (as a teenager) I would sit for hours with the phone glued to my ear talking to my best friend about everything under the sun – and beyond… That’s when phones looked like this: That’s when all you […]
Why your job title could hinder your job search
Have you heard of “The hidden job market” and wonder how you can be a part of it? Here are some hints and tips about your Linkedin profile that may be stopping you from accessing it, because I would be lying if I said one didn’t exist. Through this post you will see that how […]
How Employers could help celebrate Naidoc Week 2016
Naidoc week is an important day to acknowledge on Australia’s national calendar. It is a week to celebrate the history and culture of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Employers all over the country should be using this week to celebrate the achievements of their Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander employees and to celebrate the […]
Wasted Time Before Appointments Hurts Your Bottom Line
We’ve all rocked up to an appointment now and then and found that the client or colleague is not ready for you, or even completely forgot that you we’re meeting. Or in the other hand, we’ve waited for a someone coming to meet you or to deliver a package often with scheduled time ranges such […]
What are the eight eternal career skills you’ll need for the future?
As we continue to move more into the digitally disruptive age, several of your career skills will stand the test of time. What are they, and how can you maintain and improve them to help future-proof your employability? 1. Teach, Coach & Mentor: these three skills work “hand in glove” together, and when combined as […]
Staying Happy and Healthy: The Work-Life Balance
Staying healthy isn’t just about keeping fit and eating well. Looking after your mental wellbeing is paramount in leading a healthy and happy lifestyle – by Monique Ceccato My friends Adelle, Emily, Jenelle and I launched our latest venture, Fit Club Perth in August 2015. The response we have had to our initiative that aims […]
Learnings From My First 12 Months In Business
Starting your own business isn’t for the faint-hearted. It’s bloody hard work, and at times you just want to throw in the towel, but if you persist it can be worth it. I mean, look at me now…a load more white hairs, slightly crazier, more creative, and definitely a whole lot happier. Here’s some learning’s […]
Why your LinkedIn profile can be like a fantastic burger
As a recruiter, I love LinkedIn. Not all the roles I work would be advertised on websites such as Seek so a large proportion of my time can be spent headhunting. Your LinkedIn profile is a great way to advertise yourself. To show off what you do, what make you – you, and also what […]
The Transition From Employee to Self Employed
How I am trying to make working for myself work for me (and some of the most important lessons I have learned) Photos by Adelle from Where The Styled Things Are Working for myself used to seem like a very distant dream. It was something I knew I would always do, but I never had […]