Julie Nichols of Handmade Canberra

Executive with a Cause with Tammy Ven Dange

In this episode of Executive with a Cause, host Tammy Ven Dange chats with Julie Nichols, Founder of Handmade Canberra.

Markets may not be a new concept, but when Julie Nichols, a trained milliner noticed there wasn’t a space for high-quality, handmade goods in Canberra, Australia, she decided to make one herself. The Handmade Markets are now iconic for their range of products and offering a platform for hobby and career product makers. In today’s episode, Julie discusses the value of providing resources to support small businesses, as well as the art of matching business with buyer, even when the demographic is broad. Julie also provides advice to potential makers, or those looking to replicate her social enterprise model, and emphasises the need for community in creating a sustainable business model.

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IT in Plain English

It can feel as though compliance activities are never-ending for organisations, and Purchase Card Industry (PCI) compliance may seem like just another box to tick on a very long list. However, in this edition of ‘IT in Plain English’, Tammy explains the importance of ensuring your business is up to scratch when handling payment data, or risk losing the ability to process payments. An important wake up call for Not for Profits and businesses alike.

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