POV: You buy a 3D printer and get completely hooked, so you start a business that creates instructional 3D imagery. Shannon Delaney of 3D Canvas tells us more about her journey in our latest “5 Minutes With…” along with her business challenges and how she keeps herself motivated.
For most people ‘side hustle’ ideas come and go, but for co-workers Sarah and Hannah, their daily coffee chats, love of fashion, and passion for sustainable shopping turned an idea into reality with SAHN Markets – a preloved clothing and vintage marketplace held each month in Flinders Lane.
Introducing Shayne Connolly, Founder and CEO of Keep It Simple Group, a local business specialising in building compliance software solutions and systems.
From an early age Fiona Ramage experienced a deep connection to the earth and a fascination with the odd and unusual, leading her to explore and practice Witchcraft since her teenage years. More recently she has turned her knowledge and passion into a business opportunity, starting Witch Way Australia alongside her daughter Kristan.
A love of the ocean and all things boating led Cody Blucher to found Buff & Shine Boat Detailing in 2021, providing dedicated detailing and restoration services to local boat owners.
After several years trialling available skincare products without seeing results, Thomas Willcox decided to formulate his own line of skincare designed specifically for men, launching Severan Skincare in January 2023.
For over a decade, Sally Ede has been at the helm of Ede Events, a local family business well-known for high quality event products and design. She shares her triumphs and tribulations, a new charity venture for the LGBTQIA+ community, and some great business advice for supporting your team.
Along with being a full-time Visual Art teacher for the past 18 years, a practising visual artist, sip and paint host, mother of two gorgeous sons and wife to a supportive husband, Amanda Sadler aka ASads has recently launched her solo art exhibition “The Pursuit of Happiness”.
A love of horses, lived experience with mental ill health and a genuine desire to help people led Mel Ashford to start Pynmanto Equine Encounters, offering Equine Assisted Learning to groups and individuals at a private property just north of Townsville.Â
Pivoting from marine chemistry to marketing in 2000, Steven and Fiona Pilchowski are now focussed on using their knowledge, expertise and love of all things local to provide a personalised service for businesses and community groups through Messages on Hold Townsville.
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