Inspiration and networking of Olympic proportions

When the Hon Justine Elliot, Parliamentary Secretary for Trade officially opened the 6th national WIGB Speaker Series, she focussed on the importance of economic empowerment for Australian businesswomen through global engagement with Growth Markets - the theme of 2012. Stereotypical misperceptions about the Middle East were broken down. Australian women can perform outstandingly, as they have done in the Olympics. Exceptional case study speakers featured in each location described how they do business in the Middle East and other growth markets. They explored the benefits of exporting by spreading risk. We heard time and time again that you should choose your business partner carefully, as you would a coach, and always remain flexible. If you missed out on the Speaker Series you can view video postcards from Russia and Indonesia on YouTube. See photos from around the country here. Valuable connections deserving of gold medals have resulted from solid networking sessions.

Thank you to everyone who attended or contributed to make the 2012 WIGB Speaker Series a success

Cynthia Balogh
National Program Manager

Have you completed the University of Melbourne survey yet?

Help WIGB in partnership with The University of Melbourne on the first ever Australian research project exploring what motivates Australian businesswomen to engage in international business and the barriers and obstacles they have encountered. Complete the survey and be in the chance to win a Zafino bag (valued at $200) click here.

Establishing business relationships in India- NSW opportunity

The Women in Business Chapter of the Australia India Business Council NSW (AIBC NSW) invites businesswomen to participate in their inaugural trade delegation. The ten day delegation will visit Mumbai, Delhi, Agra and more cities. If you are keen to explore the business opportunities in India as well as engaging in a unique cultural experience then this first hand opportunity is your chance. Participants will also have the opportunity to see up close how Indian businesses operate. Registrations close August 30. For more information click here.

Special offers for WIGB members

Leadership scholarship

How culturally agile are you?
Melbourne event 20 September

WIGB members receive a 15% discount on this seminar and workshop presented by Dr Paula Caligiuri on 20 September in Melbourne. Mention you are a WIGB member when registering.
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ACT leads in gender diversity

More companies in the Australian Capital Territory are promoting women to senior positions and the majority of new micro-businesses are being created by women. These outstanding trends show the transformation in significant progress for gender diversity in companies. Read more.

Australian trade service report released

A recent report released by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has revealed that Australia's total trade service grew from 1.4 per cent to $109.1 billion in 2011. The release also reported the top three service exports for Australia in 2011, the good results from the strong Australian dollar and data on positive import of services.
Read more about the release.

International News

Chance for UK women to shine

Photo courtesy of Darlington Inter-Face UK

Women entrepreneurs in the UK will be given the chance to be recognised for their successes with the 13th annual Women into the Network (WIN) North East Women Entrepreneur of the Year awards. The awards to be announced later in the year will be across 11 categories including Best small business and Young Entrepreneur of the Year.Read more.

Featured Case Study

CEO Kate Kendall created The Fetch in 2011. The Fetch is a place for professional women to discover what's happening in their city. It brings together all you need to know about business events, jobs, reads and industry news.

The guide started in Melbourne, but due to high popularity quickly spread to Sydney, Brisbane and Perth. Kate has now taken The Fetch globally to London, Berlin and San Francisco. Kate is a long time contributor to Australia's digital media and start-up communities with vast experience across marketing and media.
Read more

New online publication

Women's Agenda, launched on 8 August, is a new publication for career-minded women. It provides news, advice, updates, job notices, plus much more! Women's Agenda gives career-focused, aspirational women a voice in finding your agendas. It is a digital destination to help you get the know-how in the desired life/work balance.

Official WIGB Speaker Series Photographer

Zahrina Photography an award winning photographer and official WIGB Sponsor captured the Sydney Speaker Series event on July 26th. To find out more on how Zahrina creates successful branding strategies read her article.

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Can women turn the economy around? (6.46 mins)

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