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Sep 30, 2020
2 min

Sideswiped by a hysterectomy and a pandemic

“You never know what’s just around the corner.” That used to be one of my favourite upbeat sayings. I don’t think I’ll ever use it again,...

Feb 7, 2020
2 min

40 over 40: a list we really need to celebrate

Wouldn’t it be great – just for once – to see a list celebrating the achievements of older women: a 40 over 40 list?

Jan 21, 2020
2 min

This was supposed to be a trend report

This was supposed to be a trend report. It was supposed to give you a rundown on what to look out for in the new year, what 'they'...

Oct 15, 2019
2 min

Denise Holloway, 4 My Curls

Denise Holloway will be the first to tell you that there’s no such thing as ‘curly’ hair – a surprising statement from someone with a long f

Aug 20, 2019
2 min

What exactly is ‘camera ready’?

Why are we so afraid of video?

Jul 2, 2019
3 min

Spotlight on a Grownup: Briony Kean, Gut Health Coach

Easy Solutions for Modern Guts

Jun 12, 2019
2 min

Spotlight on a Grownup: Lynda Rennick, Homelea Lass

Everyday we meet women working in varied and unique businesses – but Lynda Rennick takes the prize for the only Startups for Grownups...

Jun 2, 2019
4 min

How to stay sane when running a small business

It’s almost two years since I made the big decision to leave corporate life behind and start my own consultancy business. It’s also...

Apr 26, 2019
3 min

A Day in the Life of the Grownups

Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes of a Startups for Grownups workshop? We take a peek into a day in the life of the Grownups…...

Apr 3, 2019
3 min

Should you hire a social media expert or do it yourself?

The Western World may be busier than we’ve ever been, but one thing has not changed: the number of hours in a day. To address this, we’re...

Mar 14, 2019
2 min

The very grownup reason your kids don’t want to go to school today.

While here at Startups for Grownups we spend a lot of our time spreading the message that you’re never too old, today we’re celebrating...

Mar 13, 2019
2 min

The actress who was ‘discovered’ at 63 and why there’s no age limit on chasing your career goals

Think there’s an age limit on pursuing your dream career? Don’t tell that to Jacqui Weaver, the Academy Award nominated actress who...

Feb 4, 2019
2 min

Top 10 Australian Instagram Influencers

They’re the new breed of Internet celebrity, with social media accounts that can change the way we dress, eat, travel and even parent....

Jan 22, 2019
2 min

Hashtags Smashtags! Top 5 things you need to know

Hashtags: you know you need them but who the hell knows how to use them? I feel your pain. First things first. Using hashtags on your...

Dec 12, 2018
2 min

School holidays and the self employed: yes, you can do it.

Everyone who is self-employed faces challenges throughout the year. There are taxes to be paid; difficult clients to manage; deadlines to...

Dec 11, 2018
2 min

What happened to creative digital marketing in small business?

Annoying the crap out of potential clients or customers never makes sense. Why then, are so many small businesses persisting with a...

Oct 28, 2018
3 min

The key to success is not working hard. It’s working smart.

I love this quote. But it also s##!!'s me.(Facebook won't let me say SH##i##!) Working for yourself or starting a new business often...

Oct 15, 2018
2 min

Five tips every startup needs to know

There’s a lot of advice out there for women ready to launch their own startup – and a lot of it can be confusing. Be strong and...

Sep 21, 2018
2 min

Is it ever too late to launch a start up?

If you paid attention to the popular press you’d think that startup success belonged exclusively to hoodie-wearing, app-creating...

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