From all of us here at Advance, Happy Holidays!

Where has the year gone? After an action-packed year, including the launch of our Advance Innovation Program, our first Advance Global Australian Awards, a new website and rebrand and the celebration of our 10 year anniversary, it’s definitely a great time to sit back…before starting all over again in 2013. From all of the team at Advance, we thank you for your support and wish you and your families happy holidays. See you in 2013!

Top 10 tips for mentoring

Mentoring can be fun, powerful and even life changing, but what are the key factors that make a successful mentor? With applications still open for the Advance Global Australian Awards Mentoring Program, Advance talks to Sophie McCarthy, Executive Director, McCarthy Mentoring for her top 10 tips. For more information on our Awards Mentoring Program for university students, or to apply, please visit our Awards website by 15 December.

Meet Pete Maiden, Founder of Aussie creative culture company ‘Billabout’

Advance recently spoke to the Founder of Aussie creative culture company ‘Billabout’, Peter Maiden, on his exciting career path and his new project, ‘B_space’. We were fortunate enough to speak with him on the day of the opening of his Aussie lifestyle retail store B_space in Nolita, New York. Peter is encouraging Aussies to introduce Americans to his store and is offering a 10% ‘mates rates’ discount for Aussies when their American friend makes a purchase. Read More

Lamborghinis, Chocolate, Good Ideas and Determination; meet Matthew Godfrey, President Y&R Asia

Originally hailing from Sydney, Matt Godfrey’s interest in exploring the world around him was first piqued in 1991 when BSB sent him to their headquarters in New York. Since then, he has navigated the cultural intricacies of South East Asia, including Indonesia, Vietnam and most recently Singapore. Advance speaks to Matt about his approach to work and what inspires him. Read More

Australia Unlimited launches new ipad app

As Australia Unlimited celebrates the one year anniversary of its iPad magazine, it also moves into the next digital phase, with the launch of its iPhone app, AU. This new app will bring a fresh way of reading about Australia’s greatest asset – our people at home and around the world – as Australia Unlimited continue to work with some of Australia’s best writers and photographers to bring readers great stories each week. Read More