women in small business

Here are Women’s Agenda’s top picks for Indigenous, rural and female-led small businesses to support this Christmas.

Tara Jacobson is the co-founder, and program director of a business training program supporting regional female-led businesses.

Brigitte Hafner is a chef and the owner of Tedesca Osteria in Red Hill, a place where art, wine, food, architecture and theatre collide.

My Glow 2 has seen sales increase by more than 1000% during COVID-19 pandemic, and its founders put much of that down to TikTok.

Freelancing Gems is a digital platform that champions women freelancers, consultants, sole-traders and side hustlers across all industries.

About 40% of small businesses in Australia are owned by women. Carnell fears the imposition of childcare fees will exacerbate the gendered impact of the pandemic.

ModiBodi has launched its own pop-up roadshow, designed to be entirely recyclable as the business strikes up conversations with new customers.

We cannot understand family businesses until the women involved in them are provided with a voice to share their perspective.

Kind is Cool makes ethically made t-shirts and apparel, with slogans focusing on the message of kindness.  

Laura Conti started the social enterprise #GoKindly, that donates 50% of it’s profit to charities that support women out of the cycle of homelessness.

Happetite Food acknowledges the positive impact that homemade food can have on the soul. It is the feel-good alternative to flowers.

One Roof is one of Australia’s leading co-working spaces. Its specifically been designed for and is dedicated to female-led businesses.