Every year I set myself a challenge to do as much of my Christmas shopping as possible locally. It takes more time, and sometimes more money, but in 2025 - a year where the cost of living is still stretching families and local business owners to their limit - it feels more important than ever. Here are my tips, if you’d like to join me.

I think shopping local should always start with “could I?” rather than “I should” because it can be a little harder to do. That said, the month of May is Australian-Made month and a good chance to check in on your habits. I’ve put together a stack of ways to support local with less effort in this blog.

If you’re struggling to price your products or services and want to understand how ‘value’ and ‘values’ play a role in decision-making, you’ll find this blog a very useful read.

If you’re a small business that’s feeling the pinch right now, you’re definitely not alone. Here are three positive actions you can take to reshape and re-target your business to get it back on track.

Do you know how your products or services solve your customers’ needs, but find it hard to describe the problems you solve without sounding negative? You’ll love this simple process and easy to understand examples. Get your marketing and social media messaging on track with these actionable tips.

If like me you are searching for ways to help save our local small businesses, I have some ideas and I would love to hear yours. We have a real opportunity right now to make a difference to the lives and livelihoods of our community’s greatest assets.