The past 18 months hasn’t been a pretty picture for many small businesses. For talented Canberra photographer Scott Leggo, the pandemic changed the landscape for his growing business dramatically. But it was the trading restrictions and their impact on the gallery that ultimately led Scott to unlock a new product and revenue stream for his… Read more »
Kunwinjku Fine Art’s creations are history in the making. Indigenous artist Leslie Nawirridj’s artworks embody the culture of his Western Arnhem Land ancestors over thousands of years. His work brings to life the unique experience of his tribe and reinvigorates the rock art produced by generations before him. Leslie’s wife Alison, who is also his… Read more »
Twig and Vine had all but wilted a year ago. Sydney was in lockdown and events were wiped from the calendar. Business had dried up overnight for the Inner West florist, co-owned by Elaine Chew and Linda Jamieson. “We really had no idea how we were going to survive,” Elaine says. “Every event booking we… Read more »
Altina Drinks has plenty to celebrate over the holiday period after surviving a long and difficult year, but it won’t be the silly season. The family-run business that produces alcohol-free cocktails is on a mission to normalise celebrations, minus the expectation to drink alcohol. And it seems it’s catching on… Unlike many other small businesses… Read more »
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day – especially if you’re in the muesli business. With so many treasured childhood memories of family and friends popping in for a cuppa and a meal, it seemed natural for Jenny Khan to be drawn to the business name ‘The Unexpected Guest.’ Jenny bought The Unexpected… Read more »
Image supplied: Louise Bagger Photography. The oldest culture, the latest technology. It’s a business tagline that’s so powerful it is almost a mission statement. Willyama Services is an IT company steeped in indigenous culture and achieving greatness, despite the challenging conditions most businesses have had to contend with during 2020. Business booming for Willyama Services… Read more »
It’s fair to say our collective focus on hand hygiene has kicked up a notch in 2020. However indigenous business owner Anthony Wilson developed an interest in handwashing products well before the global pandemic entered our frame of consciousness. NOOD adds an Australian flavour to hygiene His business, Nood Australia, makes a range of skincare… Read more »
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