The Institute's founder, Nicole Coughlin-Smith Nicole believes the reason Internet businesses and home based businesses are thriving during this recession is because an online business is so affordable. Your outlays are minimal compared to most other business start ups. An online business can cost as low as $20 a month to run and you can still fill the washing machine, change nappies and pick up the kids from school.

Nicole is a sought after speaker for topics that include online business and e-business development as well as women-in-business events. Part of her business focus is to help people start their own online business on a budget. Nicole has helped literally hundreds of business and individuals create a successful on line presence. She trains people across Australia, New Zealand, U.K and the U.S.A.

Nicole is a University trained Web Design Developer and Graphic Artist, Speaker, Author and Online Business Consultant. She owns and runs several online businesses and is the author of "Ezy-Pzy Websites" How to Build a Website for Under $50.