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Post-graduate study
helped Viki start her
own business
WORDS: EMMA BELL – USQ Alumni
IMAGES: USQ PHOTOGRAPHY
The thought of leaving a better world for her children and
‘owning many, many pairs of Carrie Bradshaw inspired
heels!’ is what pushed USQ business alumna, Viki, to
take on postgraduate study. Now, not only is Viki a multitasking mother of two and a dedicated student, she’s also a
community volunteer who helps entrepreneurs develop their
ideas through her very own consultancy practice, Brisbane
Business Strategy.
Viki’s business was the brainchild of a third-year business
class at USQ. With the help of her lecturer, who ‘took the
time to listen to my idea and encouraged me to make it into
something’, Viki turned an assignment into a successful practice
that now helps people looking to start their own businesses.
Viki is now combining her professional passions with her
community work in her role as Director of Finance for The
Goodness Inc, for which she was recognised at USQ’s Student
Awards last year. Her latest project, Speed Seed, brings
together changemakers and potential investors and mentors
in a professional speed dating-style environment.
So, how does Viki make sure she has time to fit everything in?
‘I juggle everything by planning my day according to priorities
and focusing on what is crucial instead of being bogged
down with unnecessary tasks. I love what I do and that
makes a difference.’
To find out more about Viki, her business, what motivates her
and how she juggled study with a career, check out her blog.
Viki’s tips for
success:
• Understand your goals.
Figure out why you want to
study, have a concrete vision
and see how it will help
your family in the future.
Education is an investment
into not just your future but
that of your family.
• Murphy’s Law is that kids
will fall sick right before that
assignment is due. Ask for
help and raise a hand if you
are struggling.
• Quality study time is
important. I give myself halfhour blocks of study time to
focus on one thing, to help
me stay focused and use my
time better.