Meet SA Woman Member, Nan Berrett.
Business: Word Solutions and Nan Berrett Coaching + Mentoring
Job Role: Owner
Tell us a bit about you and your business:
Based in the Clare Valley with an office in Gawler, South Australia, as well as reaching you wherever you are through Zoom technology, Nan Berrett is a former rural journalist, who has had 24 years’ experience in media. She turned her attention to her own media and marketing business almost 12 years ago.
Nan’s wide range of experiences as a journalist and small business owner – which has encompassed MLM sales, art gallery owner, gift shop co-owner, health food store owner and many other roles have put Nan in a unique position to help other small business owners navigate the new world of business.
With a love for gadgets, new apps and most technology, Nan keeps up with changes in the digital space which often confuse new business owners and others wanting to grow their enterprises or keep pace with the evolving world we live in.
Her work has included a specialisation in local government media requirements as well as social media training, support and management for local government and small business.
Nan has been providing coaching and mentoring support to small business owners to help them navigate our fast-paced digital world for almost a decade.
Client assistance includes social networking training (such as Facebook and LinkedIn), use of AI technology, media training, media liaison and grant content writing.
She presents workshops on the ever-evolving use of AI technology to help businesses save time and money, use of the versatile online graphic design tool, Canva, social media best practice, how to set up and optimise your online presence and so much more.
She is a proud older woman in business and an alumnae of the National Rural Women’s Coalition e-Leaders program and she likes nothing better than to help businesses get the most out of digital technology and resources.
How can we best contact you:
M: 04007 42692
Located on Zoom, the Clare Valley and Gawler, SA.
LinkedIn Profile: Nan Berrett | LinkedIn
Website: www.nanberrett.com and www.wordsolutions.com.au
What region of South Australia are you in?:
Barossa Clare Valley
Let’s get to know you a little more.
What has been a lesson you learnt in your career or business that has stayed with you?
Be brave.
What is your favourite place in South Australia to visit?
Hahndorf
Why is being part of SA Woman important to you?
Keeps me in touch with inspiring South Australian business leaders.
What is a quote or mantra you live by?
‘Do or do not. There is no try’ – Yoda.