Once a “Jill” of all trades for small businesses, and now a business owner, I’ve used my business management, sales and entrepreneurial skills to build Pride Dry Cleaning to the next level. From receivership to an eco-friendly success story, our brand is one of the most trusted in the Hunter region.From our customer-focused approach, to our stance on inclusivity and equality, and our focus on eco and sustainable solutions, I’ve helped Pride become the Hunter’s favourite dry cleaner.My accounting and bookkeeping background, as well as my experience working across a range of small businesses roles, gave me the theoretical background needed when taking on a businessowner position. My network, including industry associations, has given me a practical, hands-on understanding of business. I’ve paired this experience with a range of qualifications and certificates in business management and training.When my late husband Phil’s battle with cancer confined him to a wheelchair, we took the opportunity to make our business ability adaptive. By investing in new technology and systems, Pride became more inclusive, efficient, and furthered our policy of always operating as eco-friendly as possible. We continue to innovate with the region’s only 24/7 dry cleaning pick-up/drop-off service, NDIS services, recycling programs to reduce our impact on the environment, and a fully functional delivered-to-your-door approach to customer service and convenience.I believe that challenges bring opportunity, and I am passionate about inspiring and helping other businesses to adapt, overcome challenges, and achieve success. I’m also a big believer in the power of businesses working together to help each other, which saw me take on the role as Director of the Hunter Business Chamber for 5 years, resigning in Nov 2018 due to health. If you are a positive person who likes to innovate and get things done, then please reach out and connect with me.