Wednesday, 14 May 2008
Give a cheer for small - medium business in Queensland
| Last night Penni (one of our Heart Harmony writers) and I attended a small business reception at Parliament House. Anna Bligh, our State Premier mentioned that 95% of people employed in Queensland were employed by small-medium businesses. (Makes my Employee Manual for Small Business even more relevant when you look at those statistics). It was great to see so many diverse small businesses at the reception and it was also brilliant to catch up with a number of our current and past clients who were also there. We met some great small businesses with unique ways to reclaim water, retaining wall specialists, property developers, cosmetic manufacturers, printers, aviation experts and speakers. We also met a great business that teaches kids and adults the basics of fishing - what a great business to be in! They took their hobby and have turned it into a thriving business. Many times small business doesn't realise the impact it makes on the community. One employee here, another there all adds up to a significant total. We are the powerhouse behind our local communities and the economy. Today stand up and be proud of the difference you are making to your community. Until next time Ingrid Cliff Heart Harmony Putting your business into words Labels: small business entrepreneurs |
Reading this post reminds me of all those businesses that started out as a hobby. Some are thriving small bussnesses, others have turned into very successful larger businesses. I applaud all those who give it go.
Ciao, Elena :)