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 Dear NO,
It's amazing what dawns on you when you have to do the job yourself. Almost 16 months ago I was standing in a queue at the post office and thought what a total waste of time! Is this what WNA staff have to put up with every day? We can put a man on the moon, surely with technology advancing there has to be another way for a parcel to be delivered.
Most small business owners know the pain points I am referring to. Let’s face it, the logistics, the cost and the wait at the post office could almost put you off the idea of sending anything anywhere. Frustrated, I returned to the office and went in search of the alternatives to traditional postage and courier services.
That's when I came across Sendle. Back then they were a new player aiming to disrupt the parcel delivery business with a no fuss, cost efficient and carbon neutral service. Before Sendle came along, there was no comparable service offered to small businesses. I loved the fact that they were all about creating a level playing field for small businesses, so we jumped on board with them and have not looked back.
Seems we’re not the only ones. Over the last year, Sendle has clocked 100 million kilometres of parcel delivery and they have just been awarded the 2016 NSW Telstra Business Award in the New Business category. It's inspiring to see new to market businesses achieving unprecedented growth in our so called gloomy economy.
The real point or rather the lesson to be learnt here is - by stepping into the shoes of your staff you soon discover what works, what doesn't and where your business could be saving time, dollars and lots of stress.
Let me know what you discover by being the receptionist in your business for a day. I bet you find something that needs changing!
Have a great week and remember – "Difficulty, tests the strength of our resolve."
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FREE PR | Want Free Promotion For Your Product?
 Do you have a product you would like featured in the 'What We Like' section of the next edition of Working Women magazine? The process to get FREE PR in our glossy publication is easy. Your submission mus be lodged with our office by 3 October, 2016. If you wish to discuss any aspect of making a submission you can call our office on T: 1800 052 476. Please click here to read the guidelines and submit your product.
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WORKSHOP | SYDNEY | 6th or 7th September, 16
TOPIC: Fearless Speaking
 Learn a simple and proven 5-step system for presenting confidently and clearly, to captivate your audience and get the results you want. Gain the business, the clients, the income, the respect and the recognition you deserve. This is not just about 'presentation skills'. It’s about excavating your unique value, gifts, perspectives and style to make a positive impact.
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WNA LUNCHEON | HOBART | TOMORROW
TOPIC: Uncover and Unleash The Wealthy You
 We tend to associate 'wealth' with money.... and, yes, this forms part of this definition, certainly. But there is so much more to feeling 'wealthy' than having money.At this networking luncheon, Dianna Jacobsen will uncover the secrets to living a 'wealthy' life, starting right now.... and creating a life of freedom and success from TODAY. Be one of the hundreds of women across Australia, from all walks of life, to overcome your subconscious barriers to wealth, in all its forms, and leave the presentation with a renewed outlook and enhanced results.
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WNA LUNCHEON | SYDNEY | Thurs, 25 Aug, 16
TOPIC: How To Work With Bloggers & Influencers
 Getting your message in front of your target market now means a mix of working with journalists, bloggers and influencers. If you’ve never worked with a blogger or journalist and got free promotion - this business networking event is a must do. Get the inside scoop from journalist and publicity expert Janyne Moore who will show you how to access the world of online media so you can get more clients and sales.
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WNA BRUNCH | NORTH LAKES | Thurs, 1 Sept, 16
TOPIC: Drilling For Potential In Your Business
 So why does diversification matter? Besides providing you with additional revenue streams, tapping into your skill set to diversifying your business offerings will add value to your potential clients and existing customers. As small business owners, we need to be flexible, adaptable and be ready to embrace ideas that will provide financial results. The more skills you have in your toolbox, the easier you'll find it is to innovate and create new business ideas.
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WNA LUNCHEON | BRISBANE | Thurs, 8 Sept, 16
TOPIC: Ordinary Woman - Extraordinary Life
 Embarking on a new enterprise or taking a different path can be daunting, especially when the people closest to you dis-encourage you by telling you that you can't or shouldn’t. At this luncheon, Else Shepherd will look back on her interesting life as a pioneering engineer in a male-dominated world, an innovator, a company director and a musician. Prepare to be entertained by stories that will make you laugh, surprise you and above all inspire you to keep following your own dreams.
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A FRESH LOOK | Can You Risk Doing Nothing?
 Your wealth plan should keep up with the changing circumstances of your life, as well as with the cycles in the financial markets. At Morgan Stanley, we work with you to develop a plan and then help you to manage your investments and assets through life's changes. Call us today on T: 07 3317 7649 or email Bianca Dezotti to arrange an appointment.
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WW MAGAZINE | Calling For Your Editorial Articles
 Editorial articles to be considered for the next edition of 'Working Women' magazine need to be lodged with our office by 7 October, 2016. Please make sure that you read the Editorial Guidelines and if you wish to discuss any aspect of making a submission you can call our office on T: 1800 052 476. All editorial submissions and author photos must be submitted using the Online Editorial Submission Form - click here to submit.
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WIN FREE DOUBLE PASSES | 'Blood Father'
 Women's Network Australia and Icon Film Distribution are giving 15 WNA Members the chance to grab a FREE in-season double pass to 'BLOOD FATHER'. Releasing in cinemas nationally from Thursday, 1 September, 2016. We've got free double passes for the first 15 WNA Members who phone our office on M: 0428 581 609.
Please Note: WNA Movie Club is a benefit of being a Financial Member of WNA.
Synopsis: Blood Father follows John Link (Mel Gibson), a grizzled ex-con on parole, working as a tattoo artist from a beat-up trailer. His life takes a sudden turn when teenage daughter Lydia (Erin Moriarty, True Detective, Jessica Jones) resurfaces two years after running away from home, chased by angry drug dealers trying to kill her. Blood Father brings grit and a healthy dose of black comedy to the daughter-in-distress genre popularised by Liam Neeson's Taken films. This time though, the street-smart daughter is no angel. As comfortable with a custom motorcycle and sawed-off shotgun as when Mad Max roamed the wasteland, Gibson gives a charismatic and self-aware performance in this suspenseful thriller.
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