The secrets of running a business from the bush
Businesses opting to base operations in regional areas name loyal workers, cheaper rent and labour, government incentive schemes, strong community support and greater local influence as some of the many benefits to base its business in the bush. There are thousands more PR firms, technology companies, online businesses, FMCG brands, manufacturing firms and import businesses also operating from regional and outback areas. “A lot of my business comes from city areas and often when shoppers find out we’re in a country area, they’re very surprised. Cheap travel makes it easy to run a business from virtually anywhere, while the wonders of modern technology including the ease of connecting to the internet, online banking, PayPal, Skype and Dropbox make working in a regional area completely... Sales have doubled every year and the business was named a finalist in the BRW retailer of the year awards last year. In 2004, Jane bought a local retail store and rebranded its Birdsnest before launching sister online store in 2008. There are plenty of examples of big name businesses operating from beyond the city limits. Now, she stocks more than 150 brands and employs more than 70 full-time and part-time staff.
SmartCompany.com.au on 01.01.70 | File Under Flower Show | Comments
Possibly the biggest event on the gardening calendar, the Chelsea Flower Show, will take place between May 19th and 23rd.
A wide range of beautiful flowers are show cased in open gardens around Australia. Due to our warm climate, the best range of flowers can be found in the more temperate regions around the country. Therefore, the cooler cities of Hobart and Melbourne can support most European flowers such as roses, tulips and gerberas that we have grown to love. Not surprisingly then that Hobart and Melbourne are net exporters of flowers to the other states and cities.
Air-Tite Home Products, a leader in windows and doors, offers you a chance to meet us and ask questions during many home and garden shows. Read on to learn when we will be at a show near you!
The Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show is the largest and most successful horticultural event in the Southern Hemisphere, and rated among the top five flower and garden shows in the world! It will be held in April...
