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The Characteristics of Influential Brands
February 8, 2010 · Leave a Comment
By Cheryl Hayman, Hayman Strategy Having watched the film “The September Issue” last week I got to thinking about how really powerful brands can influence consumers, trends, and thinking. I started reflecting on the concept of building brands of influence and considering whether they share characteristics from which we can learn as we build our own brands. In the film, the power of Vogue Magazine to sway a nation’s fashion footsteps and to build or break designers and retailers seems immense. The impact it has is palpable. How others are affected and how they follow... [Read the full story]
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Let your passion drive your actions this year
January 4, 2010 · Leave a Comment
How do you bring your passion to work, and keep it there? We spend a lot of time in our businesses. For many it’s our primary focus. But what do you do when the passion leaves? How do you bring your passion to your work and keep it there? Janet Bray Attwood, author of The New York Times bestseller - the Passion Test shares strategies in this interview. I read Janet’s book - The Passion Test - two years ago and the ‘test’ is a way to keep me on track with keeping passion in my business and my life. It’s a simple but powerful process that you can use to ensure... [Read the full story]
Marketing
The Characteristics of Influential Brands
February 8, 2010 · Leave a Comment
By Cheryl Hayman, Hayman Strategy Having watched the film “The September Issue” last week I got to thinking about how really powerful brands can influence consumers, trends, and thinking. I started reflecting on the concept of building brands of influence and considering whether they share characteristics from which we can learn as we build our own brands. In the film, the power of Vogue Magazine to sway a nation’s fashion footsteps and to build or break designers and retailers seems immense. The impact it has is palpable. How others are affected and how they follow... [Read the full story]
Networking
New Member MeetUps start strong in Sydney
August 22, 2009 · Leave a Comment
Congratulations to members Nancy Georges, Sheryl Cole, Frances Jones, Bianca de Reus, Julie Wise and Isobel Martin who held a Member MeetUp in Sydney’s Leichhardt last week. Sydney Member MeetUp | Members Networking Member MeetUps are Australian Businesswomen’s Network member get-togethers and a way for members to meet face to face to talk business, create business opportunities and collaborate around the monthly business focus subjects and other areas of interest. We know that members value the opportunity to get face-to-face with other members. We also know that you’re... [Read the full story]
Productivity
Are you creating results or just trying to?
September 30, 2009 · 3 Comments
Recently I took part in a four-week challenge put on by the gym I go to. For four weeks I had (with recommendations and guidelines from the trainers) determined what I would do for four weeks to challenge myself for the purpose of being fitter/healthier at the end of the 4-week intensive. I could make the rules as tight or as loose as I liked, with the awareness that the decisions I made would influence my results. I don’t like a lot of rules… and so I let myself believe that I didn’t have to give up coffee and wine (which I don’t intend to in the long run) but that... [Read the full story]
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Beyond Business Planning - Revitalise your business strategy
National - 17 February 2010 Where are you now? Where do you want to be? And, how are you going to get there? These are the three questions all growing... [Read more]
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National - 10 February 2010 Writing a business plan is easier than you think. Once you clarify your vision, mission and your goals we’ll help you fill... [Read more]
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At the Australian Businesswomen’s Network, we realise that sometimes the best way to network is face-to-face. I also know that a lot of time can... [Read more]