Quadrant might have an all-male team of directors, but its first three investments were in woman-led businesses
Quadrant is Australia’s newest private equity firm, and in the last month, it’s invested in three well-known, female-led ventures.
Thirteen inspiring women in Australian startups and small business
Thirteen advocates, ambassadors and all-around badasses who we believe, at their core, represent the small-business and startup community.
Easier pay rises for workers in women-dominated industries under new Labor plan
The capacity of the Fair Work Commission to order pay rises for workers in women-dominated industries will be strengthened under Labor policy.
Whatever you think you know about ‘good leadership’ is wrong
Greater diversity leads to greater yields for business, and inclusive and empathetic leadership breeds productivity, loyalty and motivation.
Pursuing equality: The myth women are ‘less capable’ proves there’s still work to do
One-in-seven Australians think men are more capable than women in the workplace and in politics, proving there is lots of work to be done.
Women earn 16% less than men: It’s time to walk out on the gender pay gap
Women’s average full-time base salary across all industries and occupations is 16.2% less than men’s — it's time to dismantle the gender pay gap.
Ahead of her time: E-commerce pioneer Julie Wainwright’s story of resilience and success
It’s almost two decades since the dotcom crash and Julie Wainwright has emerged once more, in her 50s, stronger and smarter than ever before.
How women led the rise of professional work in the Australian economy
We are often told that women were excluded from this process, but women were central to the growth of professional work.
What resilience tells us about entrepreneurs
You can have the best idea, team and revenue source in the world, but it's almost guaranteed to be a bumpy ride. That is where resilience comes in.
Business Chicks chief Emma Isaacs on productivity, professional relationships and parenting
Emma Isaacs acquired Business Chicks when she was just 26 years old, and turned it into the largest women’s networking group in Australia.
Why education is needed to make franchising more appealing to women
Many female franchisees remain unaware of key benefits of franchising, such as assistance from governments and franchisors.
A bleak snapshot of the gender funding gap
When it comes to funding, women are still getting crumbs, while men make off with the loaf.