What inspired Kim Smith, owner/manager, Honeysuckle Cottage, an online quilting and patchwork business, to go into business?
I wanted to move my children to the bush for a good, healthy life. So, we moved into this area. It’s also close to my extended family which is important me, my husband and our children. I was a long arm quilter, doing my quilting at home as a hobby. I was so passionate about quilting. It was my passion that got me the business. I am a stitcher who bought her dream business! My business is Australia’s first online patchwork shop! So we take orders from all over the world. We also have tours that come to the shop and we do morning teas. I love making people feel welcome, and making their visit a really happy and fun experience. I also really want to blend the historical side of stitching with Aboriginal culture. I am going to work with Aboriginal artists who are currently making sketches for new quilting ideas. What inspired Suzanne Thompson, director of three cultural product and service companies, to go into business? Since a very young age I have always aspired to have my own business
