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Star kicks up her heels

FANCY WORK: Heather Malone the owner of Penny’s Fancy Dress ready to party after taking out a string of awards this yearincluding the NT Business Woman of the Year Award

This year, shewon theNTTelstraMicro

Business award, The Commonwealth Bank

NTBusiness Owner of the Year and theNT

When Heather Malone called Penny’s Fancy Dress to hire ared pair of boots, she was disappointed to hear a recordingsaying the store was closed down and for sale.

But that feeling soon turned to excitement when she endedup buying the business.

With a history of making costumes for children and friends,Heather said it was a perfect move for her to make.

That was 11.5 years ago and the successful business womannow has a string of accolades to her name.

This year, she won the NT Telstra Micro Business award,The Commonwealth Bank NT Business Owner of the Yearand the NT Business Woman of the Year awards.

Heather said her company is successful because it has thewow factor.

‘‘You constantly hear people saying ‘wow’ in our store be-cause they can’t believe how much stuff we’ve got. We alsohave a smile on our faces and are very proud of our productsand good service.

‘‘If you have a good product, good service and the care factorthen you will be successful,’’ she said.

Heather’s advice to women starting out in business is tokeep an eye on finances.

‘‘Don’t go in too quickly, you must tippy-toe through thebeginnings of business. You have to ensure you work with atight budget.

‘‘If you have a positive outlook and a natural problem solv-ing attitude you will go forward. The only way is up. If youstrive to succeed and do your homework you can win therace,’’ she said.

For more information about the business check out thewebsite visit www.pennysfancydress.com.au

GAELENE

HENDERSON:

ImpressiveAccomplishments

Gaelene Hendersonis a successful womenentrepreneur.

As a Nutrimetics Director for 15 years, her enthusiasm and drive afforded her global opportunities to learn. In 2009, Gaelene entered the equipment hygiene services arena providing much needed coolroom, ice machine and dishwasher cleaning and sanitising to the Territory.

She has most recently added PurairClean to her businessportfolio. Along with her husband Ken, Gaelene’s, latestaccomplishment was winning ‘Franchise of the Year 2010’ atthe Jaymak National Awards at the Gold Coast in September.

The Importance of GivingThroughout her career, Gaelene has also worked for non-profi t organisations helping people at their most vulnerable and stress-es the importance of recognising our responsibility to be active participants in local communities.

As a breast cancer survivor, she is a fi ghter and a tirelesscrusader for women with breast cancer. During her fi ght Gael-ene found the support from other women in Darwin phenomenal.“It never ceases to amaze me how much support woman can give each other.” Gaelene gives back by using her experience to help others throughout every stage of their diagnosis.

A Positive Approach to Life Gaelene is passionate about life and is not deterred by “no” when it comes to business dealings. Rather, “no” is viewed as “not at this time”. Gaelene sets goals on a weekly basis “to continue to test my limits, I set high KPI’s”.

“Our business objective being to offer a premium service to the commercial sector in Jaymak Coolroom Hygiene Ser-vices and priority is to assist the everyday person to save on power consumption and breathe clean air in their home environment through PurairClean Air-Conditioning Hygiene Services where we promote “Clean Air is Life”.

For further information on

JAYMAK & PURAIRCLEAN SERVICESplease call Gaelene on

8945 9119 or 04273 334 55024FI01

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Gaynor’s beginning started when she opened up the popular city store in the Galleria 8 years ago. With a toddler around her ankles whilst painting and setting up the store, she pressed on, working 7 days a week and overcoming many challenges.

Juggling kids, work and family life was a constant. Battling overtime and never ending paperwork.

However, this hard work has paid off, Gaynor won Territory Proud Awards and was just announced Small Business Champion 2010 for the jewellery industry for her fourth year in a row.

Gaynor has now opened her second store in Casuarina above the eatery.

Come and say hi at the

Pearl Galleria.

Phone 8941 5855www.pearlgalleria.com

Penny’s and I have had the most amazing year this year, picking up 3 Telstra Business Awards, including the Northern Territory Business Woman of the year. These prestigious awards could not have been possible without the support of my family, friends, past and present team members, my customers, from Schools, Clubs and pubs, Corporate events and the consistence of weekly themed parties - in eleven years there has never been a week when there wasn’t aweekly themed birthday party.

I think I am the luckiest Business woman in Darwin. I get to spend my working days meeting great people everyday. My team and I attribute part of our success to our communication skills which can turn the most apprehensive visitor into a happy customer. With slow and steady growth over the last 11 year we have grown our number of costumes to over 10,000.

I am grateful to the people that have been my support network, because success doesn’t happen overnight. My success has been due to a lot of hard work, and a passionate positive, can do attitude! I love people, my family and life in general. These are the things that are important to me.

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