Community resources

Support from mentors and enjoying moments of play makes work fulfilling for dog trainer Rachel Townsend.

Despite the disruption, marketer Jane Hillsdon found herself incredibly grateful for the wake-up call that was the year 2020.

Musician Michael Carpenter used the pandemic to develop online performances of classic rock albums.

Business coach Rebecca Gadd believes failure is just learning what doesn’t work and trying a different way.

Hannah Nicholls and Rachael Puddephatt used their digital content business to support their local hospitality industry during COVID-19.

Rosemary Bargwanna uses her business to help people make social connections and give back to frontline workers.

Café owner Merryn Groves reflects on a year of highs and lows and the value of a good cup of coffee.

Aquarium retailer Holger Loecker knows that sales often have an impact on how small business owners feel.

Bookkeeper Emily Sinderberry has adopted her clients’ greatest strengths into her small business – resilience and support.

When COVID-19 hit, Diana Sykes spent time on maintenance and research for her travel-dependent small businesses.