Portfolio Company Spotlight: eTailPet

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ETailPet is a cloud-based e-commerce and enterprise system to empower independent pet retailers. The company was founded by Berenice Giannini in April 2018. ETailPet allows thousands of independent pet food retailers to participate in the e-commerce business with a low-cost, sensible business model. Analysts believe that 26% of pet supplies will be purchased online by 2023. ETailPet strives to make sure that the market share stays the same by providing […]

Meeting Etiquette

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Written for intern blog at Australian Internships. Meetings are a part of all work places. Whether you hate them or you love them, meetings are essential to the productivity of a business. Here are 6 of the best ways to approach a meeting. 1. Assigned work at the last meeting? DO IT! Never, ever, walk into a meeting unprepared. Whatever was assigned to you in the last meeting, or even […]

Tips for Traveling Light

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Written for intern blog at Australian Internships. I don’t know about you, but I’m an over packer- to the point that it’s ridiculous. If the limit for my suitcase is 50lbs, I am using up that 50lbs! I love to be prepared, but sometimes I forget that I can find anything I actually need pretty much anywhere I go. Except Hot Cheetos… Those I must bring with me. They’re an […]

Body Language & Nonverbal Communication

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Written for intern blog at Australian Internships. Ever heard the phrase, “actions speak louder than words”? Body language can be read from all the way across the room when you did not even know someone was looking. The only nonverbal behaviors that are universal throughout the world are facial expressions — the expressions of anger, happiness, sadness, disgust, surprise and fear, are basic to all humans. (Huffington Post) Reading body language is associated […]

Traveling on a Budget

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We all know that traveling tends to be way too expensive. The price is a huge deterrent for most people to pack their bags and fly. Here are some of my favorite ways to be money-smart while traveling. Food: Food is incredibly expensive in most countries. Instead of eating out, go to the grocery store and by some sandwich ingredients, chips, fruit, and veggies to eat for lunch and dinner. You […]

How To Speak Like An Aussie

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When I moved to Australia, I quickly learned that Australians speak a very different type of English! Here are some of my favorite Australian words and phrases so you can keep up with the Aussies: Barbie = BBQ/Grill Biscuit = Cracker, buttermilk biscuits, and half of the other food in this country. Bloke = A man Bogan = Redneck Brekkie = Breakfast Chip = French Fry Chip = Potato Chips (ex. “Can […]

Best Places to Visit in Australia

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What are some of the best places to visit in Australia? Summer is a wonderful time southern hemisphere. Summer means it’s time to start adventuring! If you are traveling to Australia, here are some of the best places you should visit and explore! Cairns Maybe you do not know the name of the city, but I’m sure you’ve heard of the Great Barrier Reef. Cairns is the main city you access the […]

Dealing With Difficult People & Situations

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No matter where you are, there’s almost always someone you can struggle to get along with, especially in the work place. Whether it’s someone who never stops talking, a person who is lazy, someone who gossips, or even someone who treats you with low regard, you have to deal with it in a professional way. This can be hard, but taking the high road is the key to being successful in these situations. Here […]