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Steve Jobs’ legacy includes the Women he inspired…

by theEmother | Nov 6, 2015 | build a Mother of a Business, business ideas & thinking, entrepreneurial mothers, inspiring women, MEinc, women in business case studies

The Steve Jobs story often leaves out all the others, including dozens of women, involved in Jobs' first big bet, 1984's Macintosh. Like everyone else on the original Mac team, these 20-somethings put in gruelling hours to create a machine that could live up to the...

ARTICLE: Why consider using a Business Broker (just like me) to Sell your Business?

by theEmother | Oct 26, 2015 | buy | sell websites, BUY a Business, Buy a Mother of a Business, EXIT execution, exit strategy, how to sell a business, Sell Your Business, SELL your Mother of a Business, Sellability Score, so you think you're in business, start with the end in mind

Trying to sell your business on your own, having not done it before, can be fraught with danger! As the old adage goes, "You don't know what you don't know!". There's always the chance that you luck your way through, and all hail to you if you manage to do so. But...

BID; support Charity; win 30mins of talk-time with me…

by theEmother | Oct 25, 2015 | build a Mother of a Business, business ideas & thinking, Buy a Mother of a Business, entrepreneurial mothers, Finish Unfinished Business, how to sell a business, inspiring women, SELL your Mother of a Business, single parent l single mother, so you think you're in business, start with the end in mind

Just think, 30 minutes dedicated to asking all those niggling questions that you've had sitting in the back of your mind for some time but just not got around to asking... NOW IS YOUR CHANCE! I am proud to be involved with Mummy Mentoring Festival – raising funds for...

WIN! Could you be as BIG as Naomi Simpson or Janine Ellis?

by theEmother | Oct 24, 2015 | build a Mother of a Business, business ideas & thinking, exit strategy, Finish Unfinished Business, PrimeTimers, start with the end in mind, the business model

Have you ever thought to yourself “I could be really big... I’d love to do what they do”? OR... what if building your profile is the way to actually EXIT? OK, lets think about this... Given one of the biggest hurdles to selling a business that revolves around its...

ARTICLE: should I Start or Buy a Business? that is the Question!

by theEmother | Oct 19, 2015 | business ideas & thinking, BUY a Business, entrepreneur trends (past & present!), Sell Your Business, Seniorpreneurship, so you think you're in business, start with the end in mind

An excerpt from my article featured on www.startsatsixty.com.au talking about popping Buyers Goggles on to investigate all the different buying opportunities there are... Many people think that the typical small businesses offered for sale are only those such as cafes...

ARTICLE: Four Ways to Protect Your Patch…

by theEmother | Oct 9, 2015 | business ideas & thinking, EXIT execution, exit strategy, Finish Unfinished Business, so you think you're in business, start with the end in mind, the business model

Warren Buffett famously invests in businesses that have what he calls a protective ‘moat’ around them – one that inoculates them from competition and allows them to control their pricing. Big companies lock out their competitors by out-slugging them in capital...

ARTICLE: When is the Best Time to Buy a Business? for ABN.org.au

by theEmother | Sep 25, 2015 | build a Mother of a Business, buy | sell websites, BUY a Business, Buy a Mother of a Business, so you think you're in business, start with the end in mind, the business model

As a contributing article in the Australian Businesswomen's Network latest newsletter, this article discusses the best time to Buy a Business: Quitting life as you know it and looking to buy a business makes the answers to these questions crucial: What do I want to...

WEBINAR: Women in Business, Ensure a Saleable Business = FREEDOM!

by theEmother | Sep 18, 2015 | build a Mother of a Business, Consultant EXIT Options, EXIT execution, exit strategy, Finish Unfinished Business, how to sell a business, Sell Your Business, SELL your Mother of a Business, so you think you're in business, start with the end in mind, women in business case studies

The powerhouse of motivating mum's, Alli Price, invited me to speak on one of her recent Google Hangouts. Once I got the technology sorted (!), it was all systems go and it is now proudly displaying on her youtube channel. Please, go check it out......

ARTICLE: When is the Right Time to Sell Your Business? for abn.org.au

by theEmother | Sep 11, 2015 | business ideas & thinking, EXIT execution, exit strategy, Finish Unfinished Business, how to sell a business, Sell Your Business, SELL your Mother of a Business, start with the end in mind

On August 10, my latest article for the australian Businesswomen's Network resource centre on knowing when the right time is to sell your business featured. The start of which goes like this: Imagine, as business owner, you are about to review the good, the bad and...

ARTICLE: Exiting your Small Business, using a Business Broker

by theEmother | Sep 1, 2015 | business ideas & thinking, buy | sell websites, EXIT execution, exit strategy, Finish Unfinished Business, how to sell a business, Sell Your Business, SELL your Mother of a Business, so you think you're in business, start with the end in mind

Recently, this article was published on the Australia Small Business Blog, with my contribution focused predominately on the benefits of using a Business Broker, like my good self: "If you are going to be dealing with a business broker, make sure they are licensed...

ARTICLE: motivationsmagazine.com “Start with the End in Mind”

by theEmother | Aug 17, 2015 | build a Mother of a Business, business ideas & thinking, Finish Unfinished Business, PrimeTimers, Seniorpreneurship, so you think you're in business, start with the end in mind, the business model

Recently, the 2nd of my articles for the motivations magazine.com was published. Most pleasing! And it goes like this... During the Retirement and Estate Planning process, “Ownership of Assets” forms part of the discussion. Where one of the assets is a business, and...

PODCAST: Keys to Selling a Business…

by theEmother | Aug 7, 2015 | Podcast

I invite you to listen to my latest chat on rppfm.com.au "Taking Care of Business" with Jacki Mitchell, where we discuss fundamentals around wanting to sell your business. A delight as always, especially having the opportunity to be on-air with the wonderful Alisa...

Announcing Motivations Magazine, as a Founding Contributor…

by theEmother | Jul 3, 2015 | exit strategy

It is with great honour, as a founding contributor and part of the *Motivational Speakers International* line-up, that I can announce our new *Motivations Magazine* and how you can grab a fr*ee subscription right now. Get access to hundreds of great articles...

#TEMpting: Online Eco Kids Boutique and Blog to BUY…

by theEmother | Jun 5, 2015 | build a Mother of a Business, buy | sell websites, BUY a Business, Buy a Mother of a Business, entrepreneurial mothers, so you think you're in business, start with the end in mind, TEMpting, the business model

This online boutique offers children’s products made by manufacturers committed to earth-friendly practices. Clothing made from organic materials, skincare that is chemical and preservative free, toys made from natural, sustainable sources, bottles and dishware that...

You are invited to the Motivating Mum Brilliant Biz Mum Awards and Expo…

by theEmother | Apr 27, 2015 | build a Mother of a Business, business book club, Buy a Mother of a Business, entrepreneurial mothers, events, inspiring women, SELL your Mother of a Business, so you think you're in business, start with the end in mind

entrepreneurial mothers, this event is for you... join many other Brilliant Biz Mums in a day of fun, learning, growth, inspiration, reflection and celebration.

#TEMpting: Online Baby Boutique to Buy…

by theEmother | Apr 17, 2015 | build a Mother of a Business, buy | sell websites, BUY a Business, Buy a Mother of a Business, entrepreneurial mothers, exit strategy, start with the end in mind, TEMpting, the business model

This online boutique store is full of quality products and beautiful gifts for all of the babies and toddlers. Newborn gifts, the perfect baby shower gifts, 1st birthday or just because…what ever the occasion, here you will find the perfect products in store. The...

#OpportunityAlert: Connectional Intelligence = How to Get Big Things Done

by theEmother | Apr 9, 2015 | build a Mother of a Business, business ideas & thinking, BUY a Business, Buy a Mother of a Business, Finish Unfinished Business, PrimeTimers, Seniorpreneurship, so you think you're in business, start with the end in mind, the business model

“We’ve been living with the internet now for twenty years and it's not news that we're all connected. Unless a totalitarian government swoops down and takes away our cell phones and our access to social media, that connectivity isn't going anywhere. The question is:...

#TEMpting: Terrarium Business to BUY…

by theEmother | Mar 27, 2015 | build a Mother of a Business, buy | sell websites, BUY a Business, Buy a Mother of a Business, PrimeTimers, Seniorpreneurship, TEMpting, the business model

The business has been running successfully for 4 years via an online store and through stockists in and around Melbourne. It has also sold via pop-up shops/markets, ran workshops, exhibitions and leased products out for events/open houses, etc. The business has a good...

WEBINAR: talking “Start with the End in Mind” via AAVIP

by theEmother | Mar 20, 2015 | EXIT execution, exit strategy, Finish Unfinished Business, how to sell a business, Sell Your Business, SELL your Mother of a Business, Sellability Score, start with the end in mind

I had the pleasure of presenting at the AAVIP Virtual Business in Brief mini conference in November 2014 (only just got the recording) Topic: Start with the End in Mind (regardless of how old your business is) Business Exit Strategies "Thank you for agreeing to speak...

PODCAST: talking “Are you ready to sell up?” with BEmedia

by theEmother | Mar 15, 2015 | business ideas & thinking, EXIT execution, exit strategy, Finish Unfinished Business, how to sell a business, Listen, Podcast, Sell Your Business, SELL your Mother of a Business, Sellability Score, start with the end in mind

"Give yourself time - lots of it - if you want achieve the best outcome in selling your business." This is what I said to the good folk at BEmedia production recently, when they interviewed me for their Business Essentials Audio Programs... If you're thinking about...