‘There is always someone who can give you expert advice and even if you take away only one thing from the meeting, it’s been a success’– Take 2 Markets

Since 2008, Rina Chia, owner of Take 2 Markets, has been in the business of organising premier women’s recycled fashion events. Rina currently employs five casual staff members and offers female shoppers the ability to shop in comfortable indoor venues for high quality second-hand clothing, footwear and accessories.

Rina’s decision to participate in the Small Business Mentoring Program, hosted by Whitehorse City Council, was driven by her curiosity to see what information and advice a business mentor could offer.

The Small Business Mentoring Program offers local businesses a free 45 minute one-on-one session with a professional business mentor, expert marketing and financial advice from current and retired business leaders/owners and the opportunity to gain a broader perspective on key marketing and finance issues that may require more attention and a more refined business plan to achieve business goals.

Following on from her mentoring session, Rina has organised additional shopping locations, negotiated reciprocal arrangements with other similar businesses and is working on a pricing restructure for her services. Rina found the session to be highly beneficial, ‘it was better than I ever anticipated and I was able to see the bigger picture in regards to my business and its future direction’.

For more information or to book a session phone 9262 6105.