How Louisa became a successful entrpreneur:Before I turned 18 I had already run 5 businesses including: selling exotic hair scrunchies at age 11, before going onto create a unique Freddo Franchise system that got me banned in high school because I was making more money than the school principal! Sacrificing my ticket to the school ball to buy extra stamps, I focused on developing products that made a difference. In year 12, I came up with the idea of MyDiary when I realised that the current school diary was dull, boring and unimaginative. In between my University studies I worked two part-time jobs. It took me two years to develop my product, MyDiary.
MyDiary is a student diary that is personalised to each school with their student artwork and school policies. It also contains over 50 information pages that teaches students to be savvy with their time & money. Samples are available on my website:
www.getpositive.com.au.
With over a quarter of a million diary sales behind her, Louisa regularly gives keynote presentations to schools and business forums across Australia. Louisa is an experienced commentator on:
The business of small business
- Kicking off - where to start
- Beat the barriers - learn the tricks of the trade
- Money talks - get the right finance
- Find your spotlight - get out there
Getting goals and how to kick them
- Keep your eye on the ball - study / work habits
- Find light at the end of the tunnel - manage stress
- Know when to stop - work / life balance
Pursue your passion
- Push yourself - uncover hidden talents
- Never say die - no matter how hard it gets
- It’s who you know - establish networks
- And what you know - get the right advice
