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Opening a business in the GFC – and surviving

It takes mental fortitude not to panic when you only make $22 on your first day of trade.

Calida Stuart-Menteath
 Tue, 18 Sep 2018

People thought Nicky Shore was crazy to set up a business in the middle of the global financial crisis.

Despite the unenviable lack of bank funding, setting up at such a tricky time taught her to be nimble and smart with business decisions.

Ms Shore founded wax, laser and brow salon chain Off

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Calida Stuart-Menteath
 Tue, 18 Sep 2018
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