For Small Business Month, three regional firms are being spotlighted for their personal touch. In Coffs Harbour, King Tide Brewing opened during the difficult period after COVID lockdowns and is run by owners Josh and Lucyna King. Its kitchen serves European-inspired dishes, including pierogi, Bavarian platters and crackling pork knuckle, while weekly trivia and live music keep the venue lively. In Deepwater, HIDE sells cowhide and leather handbags, wallets and accessories, with natural hides making each item distinct. Smooth Sailing Finance Consulting, led by Fiona Erquiaga, helps clients with home, investment, business and SMSF lending.
Three businesses are featured for Small Business Month in New England. Easy As Armidale, owned by Jason Richey, runs a drive-through serving coffee, gourmet pies, rolls and sandwiches. Serenity Diamond Beach, a retreat on the Mid North Coast, offers villas, beachfront access and facilities for weddings and events. In Glen Innes, Rhubarb & Rosie, run by Janie Kent, sells flowers, plants and gourmet hampers and bakes cakes from scratch.
Three businesses in northern New South Wales are being highlighted for Small Business Month. In Maclean, Rocky Mouth Cafe on River Street serves Allpress coffee, pastries and locally made gelato, and displays works by local emerging artists. At Diamond Beach, Serenity offers villas, pools, a day spa and a restaurant, along with facilities for weddings and events for up to 150 guests. In Glen Innes, Rhubarb & Rosie sells flowers, plants and gifts, and bakes cakes from scratch.
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For Small Business Month, three regional businesses are being spotlighted: a Woolgoolga law practice, a Tenterfield soapmaker and a Myall Lakes houseboat operator. WNB Legal offers solicitor-led advice on personal injury claims and estate matters, with in-person meetings locally and phone or Teams appointments elsewhere. Tenterfield Soap Co. produces small-batch, cold-processed soaps and skincare using carefully selected natural ingredients. Myall Lakes Getaway Houseboats, now managed by Dallas after Chris and Sandra Harlor's ownership, rents floating holiday accommodation for families, groups or couples exploring the national park waterways.
Three small businesses in the New England region are being highlighted during Small Business Month in October. Armidale-based Thermomix consultant Donna Harris helps people feel more confident in the kitchen, offering practical demonstrations and tips. In Tenterfield, Jess makes small-batch, cold-processed soaps and skincare products using carefully chosen ingredients. Myall Lakes Getaway Houseboats, in Bulahdelah, offers guests a waterfront holiday on the Myall Lakes, with a larger boat sleeping up to 10 people.
For Small Business Month, three independent operators are profiled for the practical services and personal attention they offer their communities. Twisted Thistle Fashion & Gift Boutique in Bingara, run by owner Emma Wilkins, stocks clothing, gifts, homewares, flowers and balloon arrangements, adding products to fill local gaps. Motortorque Pty Ltd, a family business owned by Geff and Lisa Rose, combines automotive servicing with towing, roadside assistance and machinery transport across several sites on the North Coast.
For Small Business Month, three local businesses are profiled. BAM Disability Services, run by friends Jen and Jacob, supports people with disability across Armidale, Uralla, Tamworth, Guyra and Inverell, matching support workers with participants. Guyra-based Chill Mate Hire, owned by Brody Hoffman and his family, offers mobile coolroom and freezer hire across the New England region and builds custom units. SFE Loans, founded by Sarah Eifermann and based in the Clarence Valley, provides business finance such as overdrafts, equipment finance and commercial loans. The profiles are free and the businesses did not pay for them.
Three North Coast businesses are being highlighted for Small Business Month. Deano Hill runs Urunga Mowing & Maintenance, offering lawn, garden and home repair services to local residents, particularly older people. Layla Berlanga founded Persona Web Development, building hand-coded websites for small businesses and solo practitioners. Rachel Brown runs Rachel Brown Nourishment in Uralla, creating an online community for women focused on nutrition and wellbeing through different stages of life.
