Recommended Websites
www.smartcompany.com.au (http://www NULL.smartcompany NULL.com NULL.au)
This is a great resource for small business with daily updates on relevant news as well as expert articles and tips
www.flyingsolo.com.au (http://www NULL.flyingsolo NULL.com NULL.au)
Great site for soloists, with great articles and tips on running a solo business
www.ato.gov.au (http://www NULL.ato NULL.gov NULL.au)
Australian Taxation office website
www.trendwatching.com (http://www NULL.trendwatching NULL.com)
This is an interesting site for those of us interested in upcoming trends from consumers. This site is right at the forefront of new trends from around the world. Great for sparking ideas for your own products and services
www.showmummythemoney.com.au (http://www NULL.showmummythemoney NULL.com NULL.au)
This site is great for those mums out there looking to start a new business with relevant information not only about business but how to balance kids and business
www.saasu.com.au (http://www NULL.saasu NULL.com/?affid=8147daa9-9e34-4841-828e-50589deae8ca)
This is the simplest accounting software I have ever come across. It is an online system that can also be accessed by your accountant. I have several clients using this software and I highly recommend it.
www.alexandriabrown.com (http://www NULL.netofficetoolbox NULL.com/app/?Clk=3200647)
Ali Brown is a successful online marketer in the US. She is especially suited to female entrepreneurs looking at expanding their presence on the internet. She has a fantastic product called “Boost Biz With Your Own Ezine” that takes you through each step of creating a great e-newsletter.
www.davidbach.com (http://www NULL.davidbach NULL.com)
This website is about personal finance assistance. I have every book David Bach has written and I highly recommend them all. Even though they are US based the majority of the principles remain the same. What is your latte factor?
www.abn.org.au (http://www NULL.abn NULL.org NULL.au)
The Australian Businesswomen’s Network has been instrumental to my business and training. I was a participant of the Mentornet program which provided me with a mentor for six months that I was accountable to. Following on from this my membership has allowed me to attend many webinars on relevant topics
Recommended Books
Secrets Exposed Series by Dale Beaumont
These books are interviews with leading business people and have varying topics such as:
• Marketing
• Small Business Success
• Internet Marketing
• Business Coaches
• Women entrepreneurs
Zero to a Millionaire in Three Years or Less in Your Own Business and Still Enjoy the Journey Along the Way! By Mal Emery
The ideas mentioned in this book are great ideas as they are easily implemented for immediate impact. Don’t be fooled, it’s not the easy way out but the tips are implementable and can yield results.
Show Mummy the Money by Sonia Williams
This is a great resource for Mum’s out there wanting to start a business but not knowing what to do and how to start. Not only does this book give you ideas for businesses but also the steps to starting a business.
The 4-Hour Work Week by Timothy Ferriss
This book blew my mind. I have read it a few times now. Each time you read it you have another light bulb moment on how to run your business better. His business model is the extreme of the norm but even if it’s not your cup of tea, the insights to be gained from this book are many.
Small Business BIG BRAND by Carolyn Stafford
This is a great book for small business. It really makes you think about your marketing and has great examples and questions to get you moving on your business.