7 tips for moving your small business overseas with you

In July 2012, my family and I relocated to The Netherlands from Australia.  If you're interested, you can read about our adventures over on Dutch Australian. After starting a small business as a sole trader in Australia (in 2008), I then needed to finalise my business in Australia and consider starting one here in The … Continue reading 7 tips for moving your small business overseas with you

Relocating from Australia to The Netherlands

It's been amazing spending three years working with wonderful clients in Brisbane and on the Sunshine Coast, Australia but this month, my family and I are relocating to Den Haag (The Hague), The Netherlands. If you'd like to follow our journey, I'm blogging about it over at Dutch Australian. Especially with two young children, this … Continue reading Relocating from Australia to The Netherlands

North Lakes Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Started in 2008, I am proud to have been part of the initial team when the North Lakes Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCI) was being established. Acting on the executive team in a Marketing & PR capacity, I enjoyed working with this dynamic group, led by president Kevin Lovewell.    Here are two of … Continue reading North Lakes Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Business Start Up Expo

Held at Kallangur on Monday 6th September, 2010, this was a great way to find a lot of great business information all in one place. Exhibitors included: Small Business Solutions Quest News Westpac Bank Australian Taxation Office Accountants IP Australia Office of State Revenue AusIndustry Department of Employment, Economic Development an Innovation (DEEDI) There were … Continue reading Business Start Up Expo

IP Workshop

I attended this as part of the Better Business Workshops series offered by the Moreton Bay Regional Council, on Wednesday 02 June 2010 as Strathpine. The workshop overview: Understand the types and distinctions within trademarks, how to successfully search trademark databases, the trademark application process, international aspects and the Madrid Protocol and where copyright and … Continue reading IP Workshop

LeisureSeekers Quarterly Planning

With a seven month old daughter, I don't attend a lot of business events.  I really miss that mental stimulation and learning though so was excited that the LeisureSeekers Quarterly Planning offered free childminding. I booked Isabella in for the day and though she wasn't very happy about it and I needed to attend to … Continue reading LeisureSeekers Quarterly Planning