North West Expo May 4th 2013

My first NW Expo on the business side of the fence, having been here previously with an Aboriginal organisation (where is the KLC this year?) and an environmental group.  It's a different, experience, but not unpleasant  - everyone here is really nice and friendly.  

Congratulations to the organisers - registration and set-up went really smoothly for us and our fellow small  business stall-holders.  Big thanks, too, to our Administrator Vicki, for doing such a great job getting all our materials and information together! 

Someone else who has done a great job getting materials together is Liz Janney from LizArt Productions, the wonderful businesswoman behind Uniquely Broome and the East Kimberley Directory.  She has put together a great display of merchandise  from many of the people listed in her directories.  I think she must know everyone in Broome - there's always someone stopping to have a chat.  And the list of prizes in her FREE raffle is incredible.  Come and enter!  

Sitting next to me at our stall is another home-based businesswoman, Amanda McInerney from Kimberley Web Design.  Her work has led to her also having many business contacts across Broome and the Kimberley (which is also the name of her blog!)  Have a look at her portfolio of clients on her website www.kimberleywebdesign.com.au, then come down and have a chat with her about how she can help you.  

Marike Daniel, from Effloresce Make-up is one person Amanda has helped, and she is here with us too.  She is giving make-up artistry demonstrations, as well as promoting her new therapeutic massage business.  Need to be re-energised at Expo - Marike's team can help (and she has a free prize opportunity, too!)  

And to see some really talented young women, check out these incredible artists from Mowanjum.  Amidst the hustle and bustle of a busy Expo, they are still able to produce some amazing art.  And they are really enjoying their time in Broome, too!  Pop in and say hello.

We'd like to thank Ross Sullivan from the Derby Small Business Centre for being here at North West Expo, and for convincing the Mowanjum artists to come too.  He complains about the heat a lot for a bloke who has lived in the Kimberley for such a long time, but we'll forgive him that!  

Of course, Expo isn't just about business - I'm told this bloke a famous gardener and TV personality.  He's certainly been very popular. 

Then there is always a great range of very talented local musicians to listen to while you take a break (hi Tanya!)

Saturday afternoon was very relaxing as the sun lit up our stalls, but we spent too much time talking to each other.  We're here till four on Sunday- drop in and have a chat about your business ideas.