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Whether it's for board positions, outstanding business success or top corporate appointments, I've always said that when you bother to look in the right places you're always going to easily find talented, experienced and outstanding women for any role that's going. And BRW found out how right I was on this very issue last year when they approached our organisation to help identify women entrepreneurs who could be in the running to join their annual 'Fastest Growing Companies' list. We are very proud that many of the women listed on the 2009 BRW Fast 100 list were in fact WNA Members.
Well, as another year ticks over, the hunt is on once again with the 2010 BRW Fast 100 list to be published in October. There is also great profile raising for those named on the list with BRW featuring some of the companies named on the list and running them in the magazine as case studies examining how they achieved their success, the obstacles they faced and how they overcame them. Just so you are aware, to ensure the list is fair and accurate all those entering the BRW Fast 100 list need to have their external accountants or auditors verify their financial results. Entries for the list close on August 16, 2010.
I encourage all WNA Members who have experienced rapid growth in their business to consider entering - because the point is - if you don't tell anyone what a great job you have done, basically they will never know. You can find out more about BRW's lists or for information on how to enter you can email E: Kimberley.
I look forward to seeing even more women on this year's list.
Regards
Lynette L Palmen AM
Founder and Managing Director
Women's Network Australia
T: 1800 052 476
E: lynette@womensnetwork.com.au
W: www.womensnetwork.com.au
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BRISBANE | QLD
Speed Networking
Wed - 4 August 2010
Facilitated by: Lynette Palmen AM
Topic: Take Action - Time Waits for No Woman
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HOBART | TAS
Networking Luncheon
Thurs - 5 August 2010
Speaker: Wendy Fogarty
Topic: The 7 Secrets to Achieving a 'Business X-Factor'
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SYDNEY | NSW
Corporette Luncheon
Wed - 11 August 2010
Speaker: Babette Bensoussan
Topic: Building Power and Productivity Through Strategy and Vision
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MELBOURNE | VIC
Networking Luncheon
Wed - 11 August 2010
Speaker: Tania De Jong AM
Topic: Finding Creative Solutions Whilst Competitors are Still Struggling with Problems!
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SYDNEY | NSW
Networking Luncheon
Thurs - 12 August 2010
Speaker: Lucy Meadley
Topic: Trade Marks 101 - Protect and Profit
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Networking Luncheon
Thurs - 19 August 2010
Speaker: Lindy Chen
Topic: Ordinary Woman Extraordinary Life - The Seven Secrets to Her Success
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Networking Luncheon
Thurs - 26 August 2010
Speaker: Robyn Henderson
Topic: How to Generate an Endless Flow of Referrals
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Networking Luncheon
Wed - 15 September 2010
Speaker: Robyn Henderson
Topic: Networking Your Way to Becoming an 'Industry Expert'
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Wed - 22 September 2010
Speaker: Terri Billington
Topic: The 3 Step Success Formula for Women in Business
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Lynette, thank you for sharing your inner most thoughts, life and business experiences with all the Members. Thank you for motivating me on a regular basis and for all the opportunities you provide through WNA. You too are truly inspiring to all women in business.
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