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Find She Inspires on FacebookMaking sense of the social media world can be so confusing for small businesses but yet it is within reach to use social media to increase profits.

One of the aims for She Inspires is to tell the story of more women who are making their own business dreams come true. One of the unexpected and really valuable benefits from this endeavour is what we're learning from these inspiring women!

After finding our efforts to reach out to business owners via forums and blogs fruitless we found success with Facebook small business women eager to tell their story.

We've been learning fantastic business lessons and Facebook tips from women across the country. While we're making these stories available in our general Career and Business area we're bringing them together here for those focusing specifically on social media.

Learn more at the She Inspires social media seminars for business owners

So read on and be inspired! We'll be updating this collection of vibrant stories regularly so come back often - we'll also be sharing links via our email newsletter and Facebook page.

She Inspires Social Media Seminars

Want to make sense of social media for your business and have your specific questions answered? Get along to the She Inspires social media seminars with expert presenters sharing their tools, experiences and tips and ask your questions.

Early bird tickets available!

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Click here to order your free business ebook from She InspiresDon't miss out, order your free business eBook today and learn from the talented business experts involved in the She Inspires Small Business Ideas Exchange Centre.

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Flourishing Facebook Businesses

Flourishing Facebook Businesses

How a Love for Fabrics Becomes a Flourishing BusinessWe caught up with the talented and passionate Alana Kelly of Yumminess Textiles to find out what inspires her to create a flourishing business on Facebook.

So come learn and laugh with us as Alana tells her story and passion for the freedom she treasures having her own business.

When the Creative Muses Call LoudlyWhen you have a love for sparklies, beads, jewels and treasures you just have to listen to your heart and take a flying leap.

That's what Tracey Makaev of Babushka’s House Handmade Jewellery did and we caught up with her to find out how's it going and what inspires her to make her own creative business.

How to Make a Small Business Grow on a Small BudgetWhen a passion for marketing and creating her own small business Natalia Padgen went with the flow and made her own success.

Find out what makes this talented lady tick and how she is forging her own path.

How Adaptability and Hard Work Creates a Small BusinessFind out how a love of craft, a desire to control work hours and create a balance in life inspired a passionate mum to bring a business to life.

We caught up with Alison Bolakis of Mums Who Make to learn what inspires her and the business success tips she's learnt on her journey.

Find Out How a WAHM Creates JoyBe inspired by an Army wife and mum of two who is winning the battle against post natal depression by building a mum's support network on Facebook.

We caught up with Linda Bradfield of Nifty Mums Network to find out what lights up this lady's life and discovered a real woman making real impact for the mums and kids around her. Read on and get the motivation you need to be the change you want in the world.

The Secrets of Success for Beauty BloggersFind out how a WAHM got started with her flourishing beauty business and discovered a love for blogging and social media with our new beauty guest writer Norlin Mustapha.

Norlin is the spirited and talented woman behind the vivacious beauty blog Baubles, Bubbles and Bags Style File and is sharing her expertise with She Inspires in a series of beauty how-to articles.

Shear Naked Success for Handbag GirlsWe found Borne Naked online and instantly knew we had to catch up with the spirited and talented lady behind it, the woman who's making a dream come true - getting to play with handbags and creating her own successful small business.

So come find out what inspires Amanda George, what's involved in leaving a job for your own business, how she surmounts challenges and what's next for Borne Naked.

Making Treasure from Gemstones the Smart WaySzarka Carter is turning a childhood love for gemstones and treasures into a booming online business through hard work, a focus on strong business ethics and an enduring passion of creativity.

We caught up with the determined lady about what drives her to make Magpie Gemstones the flourishing business it is today.

MIISHKA: an Obession with Vintage FashionIf you love on trend fashion that's a touch vintage, a touch contemporary and all about celebrating fashion and style then you'll love MIISHKA.

We were thrilled when we could catch up with the fashion talent behind the online MIISHKA store, Michelle Glitman and know you'll find inspiration with Michelle too.

Being Genuine on Facebook is Great for BusinessFind out how Erica Perry and Cas McCullough of Support a WAHP, the dynamic duo with complimentary skills, are planning to make an online business flourish no matter what life throws at them.

It's all about team work, business planning, marketing and being authentic on Facebook. Come learn some great practical business lessons with these impressive Queensland girls.

How 10 WAHMs Turn Negative Feedback into SalesWhen you're running a small business feedback from customers, suppliers and other business owners can be a great way to improve products and services and build a really successful business.

But getting to the point of taking feedback constructively can be a real growing opportunity so we asked 10 small business owners for their advice, tips and experiences and were impressed by their candor and support.

The Secrets of How to Take a Local Business NationallyWe've found a truly inspiring self made business woman, Alison Shaw of Ripple Massage, who is growing a small local service business into a flourishing national mobile business.

Find out who inspires this woman, the team she works with and how she is changing the face for the mobile beauty and massage industry all from her aerie in Mount Tamborine.

How to Create a Facebook WAHM Business with FlairMeet Haylie Durrington of Little Miss Fascinated and find out how connecting with the WAHM Facebook community has not only help grow her business but shared inspiration and support.

We caught up with Hayley and learnt how she's created balance and what her top 5 tips are for other women growing their own creative business.

Secrets for Success for a Mum & Daughter Online BusinessBe inspired by Carol Parsley of Butterfly Kisses Designs as she shares her secrets for success when creating your own small business on Facebook. Working through challenging health issues with determination and family love and support Carol is surrounding herself with beautiful treasures.

This is part of our series on getting to know real life women who are bringing their dreams into reality through their own small business and sharing their 5 tips for others to make it happen.

How a Passion for Quality & Kids Clothing Design Becomes a BusinessIf you love quality handmade kids clothing come have a look behind the adorable pictures and find out what's involved in designing, creating, loving and living the dream with Kylie Walsh of Little Monstas.

This is part one of our series this year on meeting inspiring, real life women who are living their dreams - come explore with us and be inspired!

Inspirational Style Secrets to InspireFind out what it's really like to do what you love, create your own successful business, constantly find inspiration and raise a family with your best friend as She Inspires talks with Lilian Oliver of Lily Chic Events!

This is part one of our series this year on meeting inspiring, real life women who are living their dreams - come explore with us and be inspired!

Making a Success of Your WAHM BusinessWhen you're a rural WAHM business hours from a regional city it takes a dash of spunk and a load of determination to make your new business flourish but Lee-Anne Johnson of North QLD Mumpreneur Expo has what it takes!

Find out what inspires this woman and how the internet is letting her charge through self-made opportunities!

Social Media Advice and Ideas

Social Media Advice and Ideas

Here are stories we'll bring you about lessons we've learnt and are sharing about social media.

Social Media Seminars

Social Media Seminars

Social Media Events for Small Business
Want to make sense of social media for your small business? Join us with our social media training events this year and grow your business and your skills.

Find out about the social media seminars, get some great tips and book online here.
Small Business Social Media Seminar Email Newsletter
Want to keep up with all that's happening with the She Inspires Small Business social media seminar series?

Join the seminar email newsletter and receive 25% off tickets!
Social Media Seminar Presenters
The presenters for the social media seminar series all come with solid backgrounds in small business and marketing and range from agency experts to entrepreneurs.

It's a great opportunity to meet and learn from their passionate and talented individuals in an intimate and creative environment. 
Small Business Social Media Seminar Calendar
The She Inspires Small Business social media seminar series runs from February to October 2013 with an exciting range of seminars to help small business owners make the most of the latest marketing skills.

Find out the calendar of social media seminars here.
Social Media Tips

Social Media Tips

101 Social Media Tips for Small BusinessWe have 101 top tips for making the most of your social media activity and marketing so your small business can flourish online.

Find out the do's and don'ts of social media marketing and build a great relationship with your customers!
Social Media Tips for Small BusinessWith the continuing growing influence and power of social media we thought it would be a great resource to bring together a series of top tips, stories and interviews about social media so you can grow your small business!

Here we have a growing collection of interviews with savvy small business owners creating successful businesses and useful social media how to articles.
20 Top Tips for TwitterMaria Aragon's YouTube video of herself singing Lady Gaga’s Born This Way received over a million hits after Lady Gaga herself posted the link on her Twitter. This powerful tool was able to shoot Maria to YouTube fame in just one day.

So think about what it could do with your business. We all won’t have an A List celebrity tweeting about our business, but Twitter can surely help network with your customers and clients aswell as your boss and colleagues.

7 Big Mistakes for Businesses On FacebookMaking the most of social media for a small business can seem challenging and nearly impossible and if you get the basics wrong it can be a complete waste of time.

So to help small businesses not only make a success of their Facebook page but also enjoy this vibrant and welcoming online community we thought some handy tips on how to avoid 7 very basic etiquette mistakes would make life a whole lot easier!

5 Tips for Social Media SuccessWhen Angela Vithoulkas of VIVO Cafe in the heart of Sydney suddenly lost 2,000 customers in the GFC in just a few days she knew that if her business was going to survive then she had to find a cost effective way to attract at least another 2,000 new customers.

Find out how Angela grew her business and now has international customers book tables for when they're in town with 5 top tips for making social media work for your small business.

Telling Your Business Story

Telling Your Business Story

If you're a small business owner and your interested in having your story told here on She Inspires then please see our Telling Your Story. We also have advertising options available for you too.

Have Your Story Told On She Inspires

Have Your Story Told On She Inspires

She Inspires Interview StoryHere's your chance to be included in a She Inspires interview!

Share your ideas and opinions and have your business promoted in our online womens magazine, social media and email newsletter.

Sharing My StoryShare your story with us at SheInspires.com.au. Tell us what inspires you and have your own interview story published on She Inspires!

This is a great way to celebrate with all of us what you love in life and step out of your comfort zone with this fun opportunity. These are stories rather than advertorials but we do include links to privately owned businesses.

More Business Tips

More Business Tips

We have a great collection of useful and practical business stories for you so come explore our Careers and Business stories.

Check Out These Articles!

Check Out These Articles!

7 Practical and Helpful Tips on Making Your Lucky Break into Your IndustryWith the change up in the economy breaking in is harder now than it has been for years. It's even more crucial to gain experience in your chosen field as Liz Bown finds out.

Getting work experience or an internship that gives you opportunity for hands on working knowledge opens doors both at university as well as out in the workforce.

Building Your Customer Database For SuccessRegularly communicating with your potential and existing customers is vital for getting those valuable and profitable repeat sales and email newsletters let you cheaply and constantly achieve your online marketing goals.

Find out how to grow your email newsletter list and earn more money.

How to Rapidly Get Back Links to Your WebsiteAn effective linking strategy is crucial for getting your site up high on Google's organic searches, bringing quality traffic and making a success of your online business.

So learn how to get your backlinking strategy working quickly and effectively with our top 15 tips for bloggers, online retailers and online businesses. Give opportunity a chance to happen!
Online Resources for Starting A BusinessHere you can find a collection of online resources about starting and growing your own business.

Come explore these useful sites and share your own ideas with us too.

What It Takes To Start Your Own WebsiteIt can be duanting trying to figure out where to start with creating your own website so here Belinda Stinson outlines the tips and tricks so you can quickly launch your own new online business.
Why Content is So Vital to Your Online SuccessMaking your business site easy to find makes the world of difference to how many valued visitors you hook.
Finding Online Shopping and E-commerce ReportsFinding useful reports online can reveal hidden gems of not only statistics but ideas that lead to profitable ventures.

We were inspired by the IBISWorld report into Online Shopping in Australia and an Austrian report into Online Communities so went hunting for more to share with other online entrepreneurs.

How to Make Money Outside of WorkFor many of us the prospect of creating a 2nd backup income during these challenging financial times is very tempting. But how easy is it really to do?

Here we go through some simple ideas and ways to make it happen so you can create the security you want.

Career and Business ArticlesHere you find the full collection of Career and Business articles to make the most of your work life.

Find out how to setup your own and grow your own prosperous business and how to advance in your career.
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