Angelene Bourne first dreamt up her vintage-inspired children’s clothing boutique while smocking her daughter’s Christening gown… and that was just the beginning! Fifteen years on, Angelfish Dragonfly now boasts a beautiful shopfront in The Precinct, is a favourite stop for visitors at the weekly Cotters Markets and continues to sell clothing and gifts throughout the country via their online shop.
Katy Jensen has spent the past 25 years honing her skills as a florist, first as an apprentice, next as the co-owner of a bustling floral boutique in Ayr, and since 2016 as the Owner/Founder of PICK A POSY, creating unique floral creations for individuals, small weddings and events.
With a combined 40 years of business experience, Kim Dempsey and Odette Hooton, the dynamic duo of business management, decided to embark on the journey of launching Advantage Project Solutions earlier this year.
For Louise Ashford, founder of Sublime Experiences – an Airbnb Hosting Management company, what started as a way to earn an income in between careers, has grown into a portfolio of 25 properties throughout the Townsville region, and positions as a Host Community Leader and Airbnb Ambassador.
Michael Saunders’ journey from an apprentice in Southeast Queensland to the owner of Townsville business NQ Electrical is a testament to his dedication and passion for the electrical industry. Since taking the reigns over a decade ago, the business has since grown to include two offices and 12 dedicated employees.
It’s not the norm to work your ‘side-hustle’ as part of your day job, but that’s exactly what Laine Matthews has done in starting up Sweat Spa, a full spectrum infrared sauna experience, in a spare room at the Hello Health clinic in South Townsville.
Combining an appreciation for the health benefits of fresh produce, a persistent search for products to suit her sensitive skin, and her knowledge as a Pharmacist, has led Charlene Keller to found the Earth:en Australian Enriched range of skincare alongside her husband, Paul.
After discovering the alarming rate of unemployment for people with disabilities, Kristina Ihme began her journey towards founding Happy Vibes Café, working to provide security and stability for her own daughters and others in the Townsville community.
In our latest 5 Minutes With… Tim Hansen of Hansen Engineering Group shares his challenges of being a small business owner, his hopes for the future growth of the business, and his advice for anyone about to embark on their own founder journey.
After leaving the Australian Defence Force early in 2023, self-proclaimed foodies Dannielle Fitzgerald and Tom Flemming saw a gap in the healthy school lunch market, leading to the launch of their new delivery service FoodFitz.
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