Small Biz Journeys with Dianne Harris from Second Hand Studio - 23/08/2016

By Alexi Boyd |

Small Biz Matters – a half hour program each week where you can work ON your business rather than IN it.
Small Business Bookkeeping Tips
with Alexi Boyd from Boyd Office Management Services
Date: 23 August 2016

Intro:

There’s nothing like having a guest on the show who is as passionate about small business as I am. My guest today is Dianne Harris; owner of Second Hand Studio and she is a fantastic advocate for creative small businesses. Today on Small Biz Matters she’ll be sharing her journey with us as well as some awesome ideas for the growth of creative industries in Hornsby.

Second Hand Studio is a small business based in Hornsby specializing in upcycling, restoring pre-loved furniture and supporting the local artisan community – from adults with a passion, students studying what they love … right down the the preschoolers!

Welcome to the show! Can you start by telling us a little about yourself and what led you to this avenue in your career.

Discussion Points:

History

  • Chat about your small business journey
  • Discussion about family history & small business and where from your passion arose.
  • Experience in retail & how that was passed down through the generations

Community involvement

A: Now you’ve got some awesome and unique ideas about getting involved with community groups; take us through what your experiences have been. What’s worked and what doesn’t?

  • Involvement with local high schools – work experience, assisting teachers with curriculum
  •  TAFE colleges and enabling artisans there to gain experience and items for Upcycling

Discussion about the future of the Artisan community in Hornsby

  • What could government bodies like the council do better to liasise with the artisan business community?
  • Could Hornsby potentially be another Blue Mountains or Newtown?
  • The importance of a small business community thriving and being involved with events, community groups