Women+in+Business

=Women in Business Research=

In honour of International Women's Day, students researched successful business women from big and small business. They looked for personal stories, how the women had become successful and what tips they could now pass on to us.

 **Ashley Olsen** "I just take it one day at a time. There is endless opportunity, and I want to make the right choices. I don't see why it can't grow further and further."

A celebrity name is never enough for an intelligent mass market. Truly successful businesses are born of passion and heartfelt interest.
 * Elle Macpherson **

"It's all about our future and you start to want to plan for what your grandkids will be doing.
 * Sally Capp**

Oprah is an very influential woman not only as a businesswoman but because she concentrates also on helping others all around the world. “What material success does is provide you with the ability to concentrate on other things that really matter. And that is being able to make a difference, not only in your own life, but in other people's lives.”
 * Oprah Winfrey**

"We view our industry as a spectrum, with training at one end and entertainment at the other,"
 * Katrina Bercov**
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Angela Jia Kim** Angela was determined to find a luxury cream that did not contain toxic chemicals, and because of her background of being a professional pianist she was disciplined and was always persistent with practice and making things perfect. ‘I take at least ten steps a day to reach my goals. Others take ten a month. Some take ten a year.’

**Paula Taylor** The owner of many businesses including //**Metro Modelling Academy**//, maintained and promoted a commitment to lifelong learning. She said, “She doesn’t believe that learning finishes when you leave school or University”.

** Jenn Veza – //Original Wedding Company// ** Jenn claims that the secret to working from home and achieving a work/family balance is efficiently organising her time; “Know your market, and educate yourself as much as you can.” **Joanne K. Rowling** The creator of the ‘//**Harry Potter’**// series says to always persevere even when times get tough and never give up on something your passionate about. " Each of Us Has a Unique Contribution to Make to the World".

**Maggie Beer** A self taught South Australian //**cook**// who has become renowned as the author of several books, a television presenter, food manufacturer and a restaurateur. Maggie’s tip to a successful business is “Recognising what you don’t know and having the right people to fill the gaps in your own ability makes just about anything possible.” **

Dame Anita Roddick – //The Body Shop// ** ‘Use what you have learned in your life to create a product or business that shows people what you feel and are trying to express in your life and show them the opinions you have on the world, do what makes you happy ’. **Natalie Bloom - //Bloom Cosmetics//** I need to be clear of my vision and keep going until I achieve it. Don’t be motivated by money or success but by what I am creating.

**Belinda Yabsley** An inspiration to many women as she has shown women can do it if they put their minds to it. ** “ Eighty per cent of women actually are the major decision makers"  **