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Brewing a thriving small business: Bronnie’s Specialty Coffee
How Bronnie’s Speciality Coffee became a thriving small business with the support of ETC In… Read more: Brewing a thriving small business: Bronnie’s Specialty Coffee
How to start a coffee shop (on wheels)
Billy Button Eats: Brewing success with Newcastle coffee van Are you a coffee aficionado with… Read more: How to start a coffee shop (on wheels)
Could your innovative business idea be the solution to a community problem?
Mobile hearing clinic transforming health services in the Hunter region Passionate about the Hunter’s hearing… Read more: Could your innovative business idea be the solution to a community problem?
How to start a picture framing business and nail the framing game
ETC helps entrepreneur start a bustling picture framing business Debra Atkinson, from Maitland framing company… Read more: How to start a picture framing business and nail the framing game
Florist follows her dream to launch a boutique floristry business
ETC’s New Business Assistance with NEIS Program gives creative florist the tools to start her… Read more: Florist follows her dream to launch a boutique floristry business
NEIS Program helps architect follow his passion to start creative business
NEIS Program participant learns the fundamental skills of small business After graduating from university with… Read more: NEIS Program helps architect follow his passion to start creative business
Business Startup Story – Just Enough Beach
We met with Lisa Wright the Owner of Just Enough Beach who shares her business… Read more: Business Startup Story – Just Enough Beach
How NEIS Program helps beauty therapist open a dream Beauty Salon
Job seeker learns how to overcome her anxiety and start a flourishing small business After… Read more: How NEIS Program helps beauty therapist open a dream Beauty Salon
NEIS Program helps timber enthusiast to turn hobby into his dream job
Coffs Coast local Ken Cowden took a leap of faith by starting his own business… Read more: NEIS Program helps timber enthusiast to turn hobby into his dream job
NEIS Program teaches artist how to start a ceramics business
Ceramic Artist follows her passion and helps to save the environment Sally Flannery has followed… Read more: NEIS Program teaches artist how to start a ceramics business
From Personal Trainer to Gym Owner/Operator
With a fitness background and passion for the industry, Port Macquarie local Greg Gleeson loves… Read more: From Personal Trainer to Gym Owner/Operator
Saving the environment, one ride at a time
A local recycling initiative is saving vintage bicycles from scrap, helping the environment and providing… Read more: Saving the environment, one ride at a time
Local woman thrilled to start her own business showcasing the region
Port Macquarie local Monique Muusers has travelled the world mastering her skills with tour guiding… Read more: Local woman thrilled to start her own business showcasing the region
NEIS Program helps man fulfil his dream of opening business
Port Macquarie man David Kinney has wanted to open a comic book store since he… Read more: NEIS Program helps man fulfil his dream of opening business
Wingham’s Bamboo Builder Credits NEIS Program for Giving Him Business Basics
Wingham’s Kenney LeMire has turned his hobby and passion for sustainable building materials into a… Read more: Wingham’s Bamboo Builder Credits NEIS Program for Giving Him Business Basics
ETC supports retiree to develop new App
Imagine being in a situation where you wanted to alert someone you needed help, but… Read more: ETC supports retiree to develop new App

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