Mark Boothman MP Blog - Small Business

Meet Jett! Jett has been helping his pop ( Darrell ) every weekend at the markets. He becoming a real entrepreneur and a master at selling seafood. Plus the Beaudesert Times newspaper recently wrote an article about his talents. Every dollar spent locally creates jobs and helps young fellas like Jett.

It has been a tough time for many small businesses and the travel industry has suffered terribly. We have a choice. Book your weekend away or next adventure in Queensland through a local travel agent that employs Australians and keeps the profits here. Alternatively, you can book your holiday on an online travel or hotel booking website that is foreign-owned, profits go overseas and employ foreigners.

Scott from the Coffee Reserve Upper Coomera is a bit of a celebrity. His bubbly personality has put a smile on many faces over the last couple of years. He is a true gentleman. Today is the second last day for Scott at the Coffee Reserve. He recently sold his business to Tina (Lady in the photo) Scott has for one favour to ask, please keep supporting Coffee Reserve and the new owner Tina. Support local business.

Saturday’s storms caused extensive damage to many vehicles, homes and local businesses. Our local nurseries also suffered damage from the hail and winds. ( The rain was very welcome ) The plants will grow back, they just don’t look the best at the moment. Please keep supporting our local businesses. Image was taken at Spectrum Nursery at Wongawallan.

Thank you to everyone who has supported our buy local and support small business campaign! Get your entries in for the final week. Last week's winners of the buy local campaign are Oskar, Ben and Kim. Don’t forget to keep sending in those receipts to win 1 of 3 gift cards. Details below