Alexandra Tselios

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Alexandra Tselios, is the founder and publisher of The Big Smoke, Australia’s newest opinion site. Alexandra has a diverse background in corporate, public and creative fields and is passionate about seeing Australian start-ups become commercially viable.

Advice ◆

Four questions to ask yourself before expanding your business overseas

Finding the right time to take the plunge and expand your business overseas is a daunting thought for any entrepreneur. With the decision comes the possibility of facing unexpected challenges and ultimately the greatest fear, failure. However, with an up and coming generation of entrepreneurs and many supportive government initiatives, it is becoming increasingly easier […]

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Featured ◆

The power of personalities

I read a lot, whether it’s a column online, an op-ed in the Sunday paper or a good book, I have always enjoyed reading. It’s interesting to see what captures an audience though, and what collaboration of words seems to disappear into the vast empty cyber space with no more than 2-3 ‘likes’. It can […]

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Entrepreneur ◆

Why nice girls fail in business

The dilemma is whether to be the nice girl, aka: the pushover, or the character from Devil Wears Prada.

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Advice ◆

Do you have a pre-determined career path?

Why are some people destined to be involved in startups, and other people destined to become CEOs of large conglomerates?

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Featured ◆

What happens if you get married and pregnant?

As a woman running your own business, there are some questions you just don’t need to be asked.

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Throwing punches like a girl, and proud of it

One can almost hear the boxing coach shouting it at their trainee, geeing them up for a fight in the ring. “You’re punching like a girl! C’mon! Harder, faster!” he yells.

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