Want a tip from the top? The entrepreneurial women honoured by The Australian Businesswomen’s Network in the 2013 Hall of Fame have the following suggests for achieving business success.

1.       Business is about relationships. Annie Crawford of Cantoo says, “Understand that business is about people and human relationships – look after people and success follows.”

2.       Have a vision. Carolyn Cresswell of Carmen’s Muesli says, “Have a crystal clear vision of where your business is heading and refer to it every day when decision-making.”

3.       Be flexible. Jane Cay of Birdsnest.com.au says, “Be flexible. Embrace all things new and adapt if circumstances change.”

4.       Find good people. Shelley Barrett of ModelCo says, “Your business is only as good as your team. Look for enthusiastic staff members who can bring skills that complement your own. Leaders with the ability to listen to feedback from other employees and customers are also crucial as it keeps a service, product or brand fresh, innovative and ahead of its competitors.”

5.       Be a leader. Jacqueline Arias of Republica Coffee says, “Break barriers, be a leader not a follower: Identify who plays in the space, how they do it, then change the game by raising the bar and doing it differently.”