Boss Lady

  • 3 steps to making it big

    What are the 3 steps to making it BIG? As a woman in business we are often distracted by what others are doing and also by pieces of advice that tell us all we need to do in order...

  • Power Pack | Vegiehead.com founder Adele McConnell 

    Our Power Pack series asks business women about their path to success. A food blog turned into a full-blown online business for Adele McConnell, whose site Vegiehead.com has sparked a health-focused community and resulted in several e-books, courses and programs. What...

  • Obstacles facing women’s success | infographic

    Can women have it all? Managing career and family while maintaining sanity isn’t easy, but while there are obstacles facing women’s success, most women believe they can have it all: fulfilling career, relationships, and children. Women have faced many...

  • How I built a profitable online business in 120 days

    For anyone who has started their own online business, they will know it is a brilliant but brutal and completely all-consuming beast: the baby that never sleeps, and the lover that never leaves your thoughts. A single minded obsession...

  • Women’s business vs gender equality

    Emma Watson’s much-broadcast speech has revealed the polarizing differences between what is viewed as ‘women’s business’ and the effort for gender equality. I can see the issue in my own business life. My husband has been very supportive of...

  • Wardrobe tips for the corporate traveller

    Having worked in the travel industry for over 20 years, I’ve spent a lot of time traveling with work. Throughout that time I’ve learned that planning is crucial to a seamless and productive trip — and that extends to...

  • Join a million women in the biggest link-up ever

    The close of this year will see a bid for the biggest business women networking event in history. Using the power of LinkedIn, the 2014 One Million Woman Link Up plans to set a Guinness World Record for networking....

  • Are you a mind-preneur?

    It’s not easy starting a business from scratch. In fact, statistically the first four years are the hardest to survive when opening a new venture. Long hours, high energy, financial strain and constant problem solving can drain even the...

  • Why content is a great marketing tool for women

    I love sweeping generalisations, especially when it comes to all things concerning women. And that includes content marketing After all, nearly everything we do attracts condemnation (work, stay at home, opt out, lean in) so why not add “making...