Stormies Dog Wash

After a short Christmas break, we're back with a great local business run by the mother of a colleague of mine.

Please welcome Tammy with her wonderful business  Stormies Dog Wash

 Tell us about your business-

Stormies is a caring and compassionate dog washing service that endeavours to have happy clients both furry and human! Primarily washing dogs and cats, I also have a client base of other furry pets, such as  rabbits, guinea pigs and even Old Macdonalds Travelling Farm!! All wash services are tailored to your pets individual needs, and a range of products are on hand to suit all skin types! Currently servicing the north eastern suburbs of Perth.

How does your business benefit you?

I previously worked in the retail management business and found that having 3 children the hours I was required to work were not conducive to maintaining a suitable work/life balance. After some considerable soul searching and research I decided that making the jump to small business would be a worthwhile endeavour. Some 4.5 years later, I have a successful business that I work into my own schedule, and have achieved a balance that works for our family.

What advice do you have for women looking to go into business?

I must admit that I was apprehensive about starting my own business but I had great support from my husband and extended family in the early stages. It was scary going from a guaranteed salary into the unknown, but I believe that confidence in my abilities and business plan was what kept me going in the early months.

Contact-

Ph  freecall 1800 364499 (1800doggywash)

stormiesdogwash@hotmail.com  or Facebook : stormies dog wash

So, if you live in Perth and you want to spoil your little furry friends, please get in touch with Tammy and help support her amazing business!

International Women's Day. Mar 8th 2012

Digital ad agency AKQA crafted a stunning ad campaign for Fast Company's Dec./Jan. issue. Their "Case for Girls" concept featured a Chinese woman wearing a shade of crimson lipstick and a pairing of Chinese characters that translate into: "You Are."
Their creative concept was so comprehensive, the agency now envisions a real-life potential for their idea, with a campaign that would include a pledge to wear red lipstick during International Women's Day, March 12, 2012.
The link to their just-launched website is http://youare.cn.com/flash.html. The Flash-based website, available in Mandarin and English, is one scrolling page that highlights facts about women’s health and gender inequality in China and around the world that leads to a call to action to mobilise and unite women on International Women’s Day on March 12, 2012.
They've also crafted a video, which, as the agency describes it, "references the sparse style of Chinese brush strokes and ink paintings, the video introduces the idea called Ni Shi, meaning “you are." It's a gorgeous must-watch video--a stunning call to action.

Please jump on the website and watch the beautiful presentation and make the commitment to wear red lipstick on March the 8th 2012

Name Your Dummy

Please welcome Mai-Britt and Tea from Name Your Dummy.

 Tell us about your business:

We are the first to introduce the personalised dummy (also called soother or pacifier) to Australia and New Zealand – the child’s name will be permanently marked on the front of the dummy – they are not only cute, but a great way of reducing the spread of germs. No more tags or texta on the dummy. We only sell dummies produced in Australia and Europe – Happy Baby, Baby Nova and Nip – which all conform to Australian Safety Standards.

We are also very excited to be the first to permanently mark Sistema products – we mark KLIP IT containers, Quaddie lunch boxes and drink bottles from Sistema with the child’s name – great for child care and school – no more need for labels or texta.

We also sell things we just think are great products that compliment our personalised products. We got the DryBib and the Bandanda Bib which is a very funky bib that looks more like a scarf than a bib. And we got some funky dummy clips that are specially made for us by Spatz Mini Peeps – they can be used on all dummies, they can also be used to keep the child’s favourite toy or Rusk, so no losing it when out and about. And not forgetting the Nip sterilising box – can be used as a hygienic storage box for the dummy and in case the dummy gets dropped on the ground, pop it in the box with 2 teaspoons of water, give it 60 seconds in the micro-wave and the dummy is sterilised and safe to give the child again – great when you are out and about – can be done at any café or restaurant.

Still not sure what to get – then buy a gift voucher, which is the perfect present for a baby-shower – then the parent can buy personalised products when the baby is here.

All our products are BPA- , Nickel- and Lead free. 

How does your business benefit you:

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      It does do something to your self-esteem knowing that it’s totally up to you if this is going to be a success or not. It’s a bit scary and at the same time you are on a high knowing you can do this J - it does gives a freedom knowing that you are your own boss, but also put a different kind of pressure on knowing that you do have to make this work as you still need to provide for your family. But the kids do have Mums that are more happy than when they are working for someone else!

    

      What advice do you have for women looking to go into business:

      

      Important that you do your research so you know the your market and check out how many is doing what you want to do – you do not want to overload the market as you are not going to get any business. And make sure your family is behind you and happy to back you up.

      Contact:

      Please email here, visit www.nameyourdummy.com.au or check out the Facebook page.