Dog Master Trainers

Welcome to DogMaster Trainers - The solution starts here!

DogMaster Trainers has grown from a small family business into Australia’s largest independent distributor of quality dog obedience products. With offices in Australia and New Zealand, we are able to offer you one of the widest ranges of pet products such as dog fences and containment systems, bark control collars, remote training collars, kennel runs and dog enclosures, pet doors from leading brands like Innotek, PetSafe, Dogtra, SportDOG, Tracker, TinyLOC and Viatek to name a few. We specialise in Bark Control Collars to stop dogs barking, dog training collars and dog fence and fencing needs.

We will Beat Any Advertised Australian Price Guaranteed!

Lil Aussie Prems

L’il Aussie Prems was created by Julia Toivonen in February 2007 who is mum to two premature babies, Ronan born at 27 weeks gestation in 2006 & Tristan born at 36 weeks in 2008 at Monash Medical Centre, VIC. Through her experience of giving birth so early to Ronan, a year after his 110 day long journey Julia decided to create an online community, L’il Aussie Prems to reach out to parents and offer support and understanding whether parents are still in the NICU/SCN or at home. It has been a major learning curve creating and administrating a website but one Julia has thrived on. To date, the forum has a membership of over 1,200 members with a staggering 230,000 forum posts on support and advice from other families. The website is totally free for families to use.

Each premature baby has their own life battling experiences. Some will have a harder battle than others, and it can be a constant struggle for the families of a premature baby. Learning to live the next few months or even years at hospital waiting for their precious premature babies to grow big and strong before they can come home can be a lonely experience, let alone trying to function with other aspects of normal life. And this experience can be equally draining on other family members of a premmie parent. L’il Aussie Prems offers support not only to parents but family members as well from the comfort of their own homes.

Julia is actively involved in the premature baby community and has done so since creating L’il Aussie Prems. She was an integral committee member of Victorian charity Lifes Little Treasures until recently. The workload of L’il Aussie Prems has expanded so much that Julia needed to focus her time adminstering the site. Lifes Little Treasures and L’il Aussie Prems remain strong support partners. Julia still remains a founding committee member of the National Premmie Foundation as web administrator/public officer. On Australia Day 2008 Julia was awarded “Local Hero of the Year” through her local Council of Knox, Victoria.

L’il Aussie Prems was created by just one mum, but the websites ideas and implementations are all through the support and dedication of the members and the valuable assistance they provide. Each member has a voice which is why L’il Aussie Prems is the success it is today. Whilst Julia is one of many many parents out there offering support she is humbled to know that she is able to help other families. L’il Aussie Prems is not a registered charity but supports all premmie charities throughout Australia.

It is Julia’s hope that L’il Aussie Prems encourages everyone to share their journey and offer a message of hope and support to help parents. We hope to support you through those hard times, from the early days in hospital to the growing years.

We look forward to meeting you on the forum.

EJ Kids

Each of our garments is unique and handmade in Australia, from design concept to the finished garment.

Our collection encompasses Newborn to 10 Years, plus you will find a 'Customize your Order' tab for any special sizing requirements.

Colours are fresh and vibrant and reflective of the season. Each unique design is practical and easily blends to your child’s wardrobe.

Our emphasis is on girls wear; however you will find unisex accessories and sleepwear in the baby range. EJ Boy is the latest addition to the EJ Kids label.

Shopping Online at www.ejkids.com.au is easy. You can browse a selection of clothing from; Baby, Girls, Boys, Accessories, Gift Ideas and Specials categories, for both gift selections’ or individual purchases.

Ordering: We have made ordering easy by offering you a few different options: You can order online, via the phone or even via home shopping parties.

Customize Your Order: You can also have a customized garment made just for you-what could be more special? If you find an item you would like to purchase but the size you want is not in stock, contact us and we will custom make the garment for you within 7 business days. For more information on customizing your garment go to the 'How to Order>Customize your Order' tab.

Australian Country Horse

We are a small Importer of Equestrian Supplies located on The Mornington Peninsula. We endeavour to bring to you quality products at reasonable prices from all over the world, as we do not have the overheads other Saddlery's have, nor are we "greedy". We have the firm belief that pricing people out of the market will do our beleagered horse industry real damage. Horse sport in Australia has traditionally been accessible to everyone not just an elite few - so here is our effort! Hope you like it!

Kussen Natural Beauty Products

From the hills of Perth comes KussenBeauty care the way nature intended it.

We are currently working to turn our range 100% Vegan and Nut Product free. Check out the ingredient listings in the 'What is in this product?' menu.

We believe that products that we use on and in our bodies should be as free from chemicals as possible and yet not cost a small fortune.

That is why we source products that are free from Parabens, Sodium Laurel Sulfates and Propylene Glycol for you to experience beautiful beauty products.

Our ever growing range starts out with soaps, hair care, facial products and lip salves - but dont turn away for too long because our range will be expanding quickly!

New store

Our products are now available in Europe! www.kissesbeauty.dk We are working to have the entire range stocked within Europe to save you postage costs.

Childrens Closet

Childrens Clothing

Unique and innovative kids and babies clothing and accessories. From painted denim to hand knitted preemie hats and socks for tiny toes.

Quality products at affordable prices.

Baubles Bubbles and Bags

Baubles, Bubbles and Bags carries a collection of exquisite and affordable bags, jewellery and accessories. Our collection is unique and we only carry a small number of each item. We pride in providing a convenient and rewarding way of shopping. Baubles, Bubbles and Bags takes the hassle out of hosting a party - we let you bring your purchases home on the day. For extra convenience, we accept cash, visa and mastercard and if you are shopping online; direct debit.

We also provide a personalised service that helps you shop with confidence, by helping you choose appropriate gifts for others, as well as accessories to suit your outfit. For a more personal approach to shopping for your accessories, choose Baubles, Bubbles and Bags.

Purely Natural Living

My name is Rebekah and I created ‘Purely Natural Living’, from a passion for ‘all things natural’.

One of my deepest convictions in life is the love and importance of nature, family and friends. Being a mother myself, this lead me to pursue a path, creating products inspired by nature that would benefit those I care for and any others who also may share these beliefs.

Having completed a course in Aromatherapy, this then sparked my interest in natural therapies and as I entered a new phase of my life, I went on to study a Diploma in Remedial Massage. This was a ‘healing journey’ for me that expanded into natural skincare in which I could explore the natural over the conventional.

My desire to share a chemical-free world with others has been my inspiration behind the name ‘Purely Natural Living’. When we feel great on the outside, we feel good on the inside and vice versa. My products help your skin fight the many free-radicals you come into contact with daily, and enhance your natural beauty so we can feel good inside and out!

'Purely Natural Living" started with hand-crafted soaps and now offers many other beautiful products to indulge your senses. My primary goal is to provide a quality product, free of chemicals that helps maintain a regime for healthy skin and wellness.

At ‘Purely Natural Living’ I believe that pampering yourself and those you love is not just a luxury, it is a necessity!

Kindy Kamper

About Us

When my daughter started kindy in early 2004, there was nothing on the market that even came close to what I was searching for in the kindy sheet range and so Kindy Kamper was born out of a need for fun, comfortable and easycare kindy bedding.

I wanted something that would make her as comfortable at kindy, as she is at home and the thought of her lying on those cold, hard kindy mats did not conjure up visions of comfort or warmth and so Kindy Kamper comes with a comfy padded base, attached sheet and pillowcase (including pillow) and a zip on/zip off blanket. It rolls into a convenient and easy to carry swag, with name label and carry handle.

Kindy Kamper is easy to wash, just remove the pillow insert and pop in the washing machine and then either line or tumble dry.

Kindy Kamper comes in 6 fun designs, something for everyone and fits most kindy and childcare mats and stretcher beds - so forget about kindy sheets, Kindy Kamper has got kindy bedding all sewn up!

Living Altogether

Hi and Welcome!

 

Introducing Lisa and Allison ....two Mums who work from home.

 

Between us we have 7 children, 2 husbands, 2 bunnies, 2 dogs and 2 cats.

 

So you can say we are busy little bees!

 

Both Lisa and Allison are work at home mums.

 

We created this business in response to various regulatory social network changes.

 

Building a business from home can be difficult and our aim is to make it easier for you by promoting your business through the web.

 

Have a look at our wonderful packages designed to meet your budget

So, have a cuppa, a sit down and enjoy Living Altogether.

 

If you are interested in joining us, please refer to How to add your Business page.

 

Blessings

Lisa & Allison

 

We do not endorse pornographic or slander material on any site.

 

If you at any stage, come across such materia from any of our advertised businesses, please inform us straight away and that site will be removed.

If you have any quality or shipping concerns, please contact the sites directly.

Baby Concepts

About Us

As a parent I know I have to protect my children from being exposed to harmful chemicals, but it is the invisible and dangerous nature of the chemicals found in skin care products that makes it difficult to control. It is also my strongest believe that this protection should be from the very beginning. With this passion, I have created these two truly natural, organic and safe products for health-conscious mums-to-be and their precious little ones.

At Natural Concepts, we want our mums-to-be to be able to feel beautiful without the guilty feeling that they might be doing something wrong by their unborn child with make-up the and skin care products they use; with Baby Concepts, we want our mums to know exactly what they are putting on their precious ones and feel safe about it –

- NO toxic chemicals

- NO hidden ingredients

- NO parabens and synthetic preservatives

- NO petrochemicals

- NO synthetic fragrances

- NO mineral oils.

Baby Concepts and Natural Concepts proudly supports the Bonnie Babe Foundation. For each product sold, 20 cents will be donated for the research and support of families after the loss of a baby from miscarriage or stillbirth.

About the Bonnie Babes Foundation

The Bonnie Babes Foundation was founded in 1994 and is a non government funded, non-profit, volunteer based charity which is the only organisation of its type which provides:

The Bonnie Babes Foundation:

Provides medical equipment to hospitals for premature babies struggling for life in intensive care.

Assists vital medical research projects into pregnancy loss and complications to women’s health during and following pregnancy.

Provides education and training for health professionals.

Provides free family crisis phone lines for those who have lost a baby through miscarriage, stillbirth or prematurity.

Provides health nutrition and wellness advice for women prior to and during pregnancy.

Provides support for families with infertility issues and assists with counselling relating to infertility.

Provides support for babies born with congenital malformations.

Supports women who develop pre-eclampsia and other medical conditions during pregnancy.

The Foundation also provides education and training for health professionals.

Sadly one in every four pregnancies ends in a loss from miscarriage and stillbirth. One in every ten babies are born prematurely.

In Australia, 1 in 10 babies are born prematurely, with almost half of these babies needing life support in a neonatal intensive care unit. Tiny premature babies are often struggling on life support systems. The equipment is expensive and technology can help these babies. The Foundation’s aim is to raise much needed funds to help these special babies and increase their chances of survival.

The Bonnie Babes Foundation has helped thousands of families since its inception. The Charity is a national grief counselling organisation and is the only organisation of its type in Australia covering all pregnancy loss issues.

The money raised contributes to purchasing new medical equipment for intensive care areas in hospitals, vital medical research and most importantly, the grief counselling services and grief support groups for families suffering this traumatic loss Australia wide.

Wholesale Baby

Are you a retailer wanting to do all your buying in the one spot?

 

Do you want to showcase new and exciting products but don't always have the time to look for them?

 

Want to know what's hot with updates from handpicked manufacturers?

 

Would you like to contact your suppliers at once with one email or call?

 

Wholesale Baby offers you these features and lots more… but best of all, at NO COST! Wholesale Baby's service strictly for wholesale trade, specialising in children, baby, toy, gift and maternity products.

 

Wholesale Baby offers the same pricing as the manufacturer, coupled with streamlined account management and exclusive deals! Friendly service, a thorough understanding of our brands and marketing tips are all part of the Wholesale Baby experience.

Wholesale Baby represents more than 20 Australian and American brands and services Australia, New Zealand and beyond!

 

With an easy-to-use website, available 24/7 the choice is child's play!

 

Please send all enquiries and orders directly to Wholesale Baby

 

Agent: Nicole McIver 0412 949 861

mail@wholesalebaby.com.au

Wholesale Baby PO BOX 9, Narangba, QLD 4504 Australia

Integra IT

Integra IT was started in order to deliver the best value software, hardware and accessories. We specialise in delivering the best possible price for Australian students, teachers and education institutions. We can also provide very competitive box pricing as well as volume licensing on upgrade and full version suites of software for everyone.

We are able to deliver exceptional prices to you through our relationships with Australia's leading distributors and vendors as well as not having the expense of a physical store front to maintain.

Integra IT strives to be one of Australia’s highest quality e-stores for you through fast delivery, easy ordering and clear communication. We charge a flat rate courier service for a low cost of $8 per order to anywhere in Australia.

We never charge surcharges for credit card or PayPal payments unlike many of our competitors.

We also promise to be open and communicate any issues with you in regards to your order. We personally hate it when we don't know what is happening with purchases and being left in the lurch, so the least we can do is practice what we preach!

If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to drop us a line.

123EducateMe

123educateme is a software solutions company founded in 2009 with a goal of making a difference to children, parents and families. Children explore, have fun and test boundaries. Many use technology in an imbalanced and potentially unsafe manner, spending too much time on games, social networking websites and other web sites. They spend less time on educational activities. EducateMe is a software application that makes kids do educational or approved activities on the pc in a time balanced manner with the approved recreational activities.

EducateMe is an application that you download onto your computer that limits the amount of recreational time a child can play whilst allowing complete freedom to use the computer for education. In fact by completing educational challenges and puzzles children can earn more computer fun time at the parent’s discretion.

EducateMe operates as a countdown timer, showing the time until the child will be logged off. The time can be increased in the following ways with vouchers for doing chores, music practice and sport, or by completing educational challenges and puzzles. The clock will also be paused while the child is completely focussed on something chosen by the parent as educational.

Zimmer and Jee

So who is Zimmer and Jee?

The concept of Zimmer and Jee came about from mum with two little boys. Both my babies suffered feeding difficulties, chronic allergies, asthma, ezcema and intolerances making it critical that I found clothing, toys and feeding products that wouldn't cause them reactions and that would make daily life easier on all of us. I also have a love of beautiful designer products but a budget that never stretched that far!

I'm Cassandra Henry, owner of Zimmer and Jee and mum of the two little boys that inspired this store - Alex & Jasper. What started as a personal journey to find appropriate products to make life easier for my children, expanded into providing products for friends and family and then finished up as this website - offering our product range to you!

A love of children, a need for fabulous, appropriate and affordable products and an overwhelming desire to make little people & their parent's happy by making daily life a little easier; are the ethics that started Zimmer and Jee...they are the core values of what we do everyday.

I believe in offering you products and brands that I've tried personally. Anything I sell on this site you can classed as endorsed - I used it and loved it, or it wouldn't be here.

What do we do?

You'd be mistaken if you thought Zimmer & Jee was just "another kids online store ". I've spent so many hours searching for products my boys could use, and then worked on developing excellent supplier relationships so I could offer these products to you at affordable prices. You'll find some products and brands that aren't readily available. And as much as I like to support Australian business and other mumpreneurs, I'm more focused on offering you what I believe are the best products in the categories I keep. Adding to our value, I'll ship your order anywhere in Australia, absolutely FREE.

Continual Evolution

I'm constantly evolving the business and expanding product lines as my boys grow and I use other products that prove to be fantastic. You'll see brands, products and ranges change as I find fabulous new things and as seasons, tastes and trends change. I'm very open to customer feedback - if there's something you'd like to see here, please let me know.

Total Customer Satisfaction

A key ethic at Zimmer and Jee is a belief in total customer satisfaction. Your experience shopping here should be enjoyable, easy and something you'll want to do again and again! To this end, the products are affordable prices, they are delivered to you FREE using trackable shipping and are backed by our 100% happy returns policy. Making you happy makes us happy!

We welcome your comments and input so please email us at info@zimmerjee.com.au or use our contact page.

Dead Sea

This site stocks the entire range of Ahava Dead Sea beauty products with FREE delivery within Australia.

 

Ahava Dead Sea products are professional mineral skin care products, found in salons & day spas around the world.

 

We are the ONLY authorised online seller of Ahava products in Australia, and you can be assured of fresh beauty products. Our stock comes from Israel direct to Australia - to you (not via Hong Kong or USA).

 

Each Ahava skin care product is based on the natural health minerals of the Dead Sea & they are 100% cruelty free - no animal testing, animal ingredients & no animal by-products. There's no petrolatum, harsh synthetic ingredients & no GMO's.

 

* If you are not sure what products to purchase, you can get a professional skin analysis, samples & recommendations & a gift voucher - for just $5. Go to: Skin Analysis Form

Ella Inc

About Us

The inspiration for this store came about while I was on maternity leave with my 3rd child Ella Paige. Being pretty much a new mum again, (my other 2 are 13 & 11), I forgot how hard it was to get to the shops. Pack up the pram, nappies, toys, bottles & all those other things we mums have to pack even if it is just to get milk, all while making sure that you dont interrupt the routine that you work so hard to keep. When I did venture out, I struggled to find great quality clothing at reasonable prices.

In the end I just started doing all my purchases online, from a vast range of places. I found it so much easier. I could do it from home when Ella was asleep. Log onto to my favorite shopping site, pick the products that I wanted, complete the checkout, and have it delivered to my door. What a godsend.

On my many searches of trying to find good quality clothing at great prices, I started investigating how I could go about setting up my own store. After a bit of trial and error, this is how the store ended up here today. It is still a work in progress, and will continue to be updated to make it easier for you. I hope you like the collection that I have put together, and if you do decide to become a customer, please pass on your experience because I find that word of mouth is the best form of advertising.

Dog Deals

This website specialises in photo classifieds for Working and Hunting Dogs, as well as providing a service for those who are looking for their next special companion.

 

We launched the website 29 March 2010..... so book your advertisement now and take advantage of our promotional advertising. We will be telling everyone about it!.

 

Our aim is to become the best and easiest way to buy and sell your dogs Australia wide.

Impressive Web Design

Impressive Web Design is wholly Australian Owned, and boasts an extensive portfolio of websites servicing the equine industry worldwide.

Impressive Web Design currently has clients in Australia, New Zealand and the United States.

With over 17 years experience in the equine industry, Impressive Web Design founder, Amy Gorman, understands the needs of those with a passion for horses.

Amy and her experienced team can offer complete professional website packages with ongoing support, to ensure you gain the most from your online presence.

Sweet Bubba Eco Store

All about Sweet Bubba Eco Store

 

Hi my name is Amanda Lapthorne and I am the Sweet Mumma behind Sweet Bubba. I have two beautiful Sweet Bubba's myself which were the inspiration for Sweet Bubba Eco Store. Ever since they were born (they are 3 and 18 months) I have just wanted to offer them the best I could get my hands on from organic baby skin care, organic and cloth nappies, and organic clothing to BPA free baby feeding bottles and lunch containers. Plus beautiful, nutrient rich organic produce from local markets.

 

I have been searching for reasonably priced organic, natural and chemical free skin care products, organic clothing, organic and cloth nappies and BPA free containers in one convenient and easy to navigate location. Whilst I found a few where the prices were reasonable I found the added cost of postage to make them cost prohibitive, so decided to start a store that offered a range of discounts on these products plus free postage within Australia.

 

Whilst I have stocked some big name products like bumGenius and biobaby organic cloth nappies, thinkbaby and Green to Grow BPA free bottles, Sckoon organic baby and children's clothing, Cherub Rubs and GAIA organic and natural baby and children's skin care products, I am also looking for unique products that aren't found locally or quality items made from other WAHMs that I have tried on tested on the Sweet Bubba household.

 

If you have any questions at all please feel free to contact me on sales@sweetbubba.com.au or 0413 590 191.

Boho Mama

Meet the team behind BOHO MAMA®’s funky boho maternity wear!

BOHO MAMA® is owned and operated in Australia by Company Directors, Suzie & Rachael. Between them, they have acquired a thorough knowledge and understanding of what many pregnant women need and look for when it comes time to dress their beautiful growing baby bumps! As a result, all of the pieces in BOHO MAMA®’s range of funky boho maternity wear have been designed and tested for mothers by mothers.

Suzie

Creative Director at BOHO and mother of four wonderful, extremely active boys, Suzie is the founder and creator of BOHO MAMA®’s Boho Fashion Maternity Wear. With her passion for fashion and travel being the fuel that fires her, Suzie enjoys juggling the everyday challenges that come with motherhood and having a career.

Rachael

Rachael is the Company Director and the driving force behind the BOHO label. She is a happily married & extremely hard working mother of three beautiful little girls. Specialising in imports and exports, Rachael brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to both the daily BOHO business activities as well as its on-going expansion.

From Suzie & Rachael, "We would like to thank both our family and friends for the ongoing help & support you give us. Without you, BOHO MAMA® would not be the success that it is today."

Our Vision

To provide all pregnant women with a unique & stylish maternity wardrobe that will give them the confidence to show off their gorgeous baby bump. Our funky, bohemian style of maternity wear will have the capability to be worn before, during and well beyond pregnancy and will be great value for money!

Our Mission

At BOHO MAMA®, our mission is synonymous with our brand name. We strive to:

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  Build customer relationships by developing and maintaining strong customer/client communications as well as an understanding of their needs. We focus on promoting strong business ethics and fostering a work culture that encourages our team to thrive, learn and grow.
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  Offer the best possible customer service and price to women regardless of lifestyle or occupation.
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  Honour the beauty of the pregnant body's shape and form. We aim to educate and empower pregnant women with the knowledge of how to dress stylishly, comfortably, confidently and in accordance with their changing body shape.
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  Open up opportunities for pregnant women worldwide to access our funky, bohemian style of maternity wear.
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  Make and create funky, quality, mix-n-match maternity fashion basics that are available all-year-round. These basics should promote and facilitate breastfeeding.
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  Add value to the businesses of our clients and to the lifestyle of our customers with great energy and enthusiasm.
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  Make it easier and more convenient to shop both online and in store for stylish, “boho chic” maternity fashion.
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  Aim for 100% customer satisfaction.

Features and Benefits

The main features and benefits of our funky boho maternity wear are comfort, colour and versatility. We feel these three features are essential to fulfilling the needs and wants of our customers and mothers-to-be!

Comfort:

When you are pregnant, you want your clothes to be comfortable and flexible. Our funky boho maternity wear designs are made of a high quality cotton/elastane blend that allows your skin to breath while offering comfortable support to your growing baby bump.

Colour:

Pregnancy is a happy, positive event. We reflect this mood by offering a 6 colour palette of bright, bold, fun colours to lift your spirits regardless of the kind of day you’ve had or what stage of pregnancy you are experiencing. Our boho fashion gives you a wide range of mix-n-match colours to choose from when piecing your funky maternity wear wardrobe together.

Versatility:

Not only are BOHO MAMA® designs made to be mixed and matched with each other; they can also be worn with other garments in your existing wardrobe. Dress it up or down! BOHO MAMA® maternity clothing is comfortable enough to be worn around the home. However, it is also sufficiently stylish to meet the fashion needs of a lunch out with the girls or an evening on the town with a partner, family or friends. BOHO MAMA® can help you put together a gorgeous outfit that will not only last the full term of your pregnancy but beyond it too.

Not sure how to get the most out of your mix-and-match BOHO MAMA® wardrobe?

For more great ideas on coordinating your boho funky maternity wear… see BOHO MAMA on YOU TUBE !!!

Comfort Works

Comfort Works is an online workroom for everyone to click to make fabric covers;

Covers for your windows, your ikea sofas, bed covers, any-size-you-want pillow and cushion covers.

The industry of ‘custom-made’ is well-known for "high-end prices". At Comfort Works, we strive to challenge this convention, by being more careful with money and not letting a single thing go to waste (good for you and the planet), hence ‘Custom-made-at-ready-made-prices’.

We started out by creating a tidy, easy to use online workroom and providing a handpicked selection of fabrics from all around the world for your tailor-making perusal. You then design your own covers, relax for 4 weeks, and insert the covers yourself as it arrives at your doorstep. By selling online, we’ve eliminate nosy (read: commission driven) sales agents, and by manufacturing our products as close to the point of consumption, we’re able to get prices lower.

Comfort Works is driven by a passion for design and high quality craftsmanship. We make no compromises when it comes to designing and producing our family of products. In an effort to serve home lovers and Ikea-fans, we are constantly challenging ourselves to produce unparalleled tailor-made covers. No matter how you define your style, your passions or your budget, our business will make sure you’re well covered (pun intended).

In everything we do, our philosophy is simple: We want to surround ourselves with things that we love. We will not sell you a product we wouldn’t buy for our own home. We also want to inspire delirious laughter and that victorious feeling in your stomach when you know you´ve found the best deal in town. Comfort Works is more than our way of finding and selling products; it’s also a way of life (credo) we live everyday by.

Creator and Parental Unit of Comfort Works,

Rachel and Henry

Pure Earth Noosa

Pure Earth began in the year 2000 with the need to develop a range of products that were not only good for your health and free of harmful ingredients, but also products which were affordable for the everyday family.

In 2003 my partner & i moved up to the Sunshine Coast & had our first child I felt the need to find products which not only were easy to use but was Natural & Organic & wasn't going to harm both my child or the environment.

Living in an area where we have a Septic Tank, it was very important to use not only Quality Products but to use Environmentally Safe Products.

After using other products on the market i started to notice my hands were peeling constantly & that my hair was in a total mess.

I came across Pure Earth by chance & after using their products on my new born son i feel in love with them.

After i used Pure Earth for a few weeks i noticed that my hands had stopped peeling & my hair was healthier.

I was so happy with their baby range that i then looking into their other products & slowly started throwing out all the chemical based products i had around the home & changed to the the Pure Earth products.

I have never looked back & since have had 2 more children

Here are the first products i started to use:

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  Baby Bath Wash
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  Baby Shampoo
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  Baby Conditioner
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  Dishwashing Liquid
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  Laundry Liquid
• Hand Cream

When i received my Council Rates i noticed that my water consumption had reduced dramatically. When i thought about it later i realized it was because when i washed the dishes i no longer needed to rinse them as the foaming isn't anywhere as much as other products. Also there are no streaks left on the dishes! I only need to towel dry them instead now.

When i washed my cloths in the washing machine i normally needed to rinse them twice but not anymore!

I don't need to purchase any softeners as the Essential Oils in the Pure Earth products act as a Natural softener.

This is how i SAVED Water but also electricity & money!

Read what some of my clients have had to say in the "REVIEWS" page/s.

Funky Attitude

Welcome to Funky Attitude

 

Here you will find top quality and unique handmade children’s clothing for boys and girls. We also have a wonderful range of unique handmade fabric button hair accessories, baby blankets, hats, library bags, and other fantastic gifts. All designed and beautifully handmade by me here in Sydney, Australia.

Due to numerous requests, I have now increased my available size range from size 00 to 8. Only a few items of each size range are made and this keeps my designs unique, affordable and also ensures your child is not wearing "mass produced" clothing.

 

Make sure your child is seen wearing "Funky Attitude" - it's where attitude begins .....

A Day 2 Remember

Welcome to A Day 2 Remember!

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What Is a Keepsake?

In a dictionary keepsake is defined as something of sentimental value, something kept, or to be kept, for the sake of or in memory of, the giver, an event, etc. something of a priceless value.

A Day 2 Remember baby keepsake is a time capsule, personalised with child's name, birth info, horoscope (optional) and lots of fun facts about the day and year they were born. Every child should have one.

A Day 2 Remember baby keepsake is a perfect gift to anyone with a child. Created with passion, printed on archival matte paper with acid free ink, made to last through generations for every family member to admire. Can be ordered framed or unframed. Also available on canvas. Enjoy your shopping journey at A Day 2 Remember baby keepsakes.

Jessica’s Top 10 Business Networking Etiquette via Social Media

Happy Easter! I hope everyone has time with their loved ones, lots of chocolates and a bit of time off work! This is my first post for Our Corner, so I am a bit nervous and excited!

I have been thinking very hard about business networking; face to face, business collaboration and the all important (at the moment) via social media platforms.

I have had good and bad experiences using social media for both personal and business use. All in all I believe that if done correctly you can grow your business and reap the rewards! Unfortunately if not done correctly it could be very detrimental to your business reputation and might work against you.

I have done a lot of reading about the topic and a lot is from personal experience. I would like to share with you my top 10 tips on business networking via social media. I am the first to admit that I have A LOT to learn, but I hope I can shed some light for some of the newer networkers out there.

Are you an experienced social networker and a novice in business? Or are you experienced in business but a novice social networker? Well, I am both experienced in business and experienced in social networking but found that mashing the two together had its ups and downs.

1. Business versus Personal - Do you want to flood your personal friends with your business or flood your business friends with your personal life? I am a firm believer in respecting others, respecting yourself and your family’s privacy. In saying so, I have created (on Facebook) a separate personal account and a work persona. I use my personal account for friends and family (photos, blowing of steam in status updates and games etc) and I use my work persona account primarily for business networking. I have invited personal friends to the work account - if they are interested in my business they are quite welcome to follow in my journey - but it is ultimately their choice.

2. Why are you networking? Who are you networking for? Are you trying to get your business out there, are you trying to get to know other businesses similar to yours or are you looking for some strong business alliances? The key word here is NETWORKING. In definition meaning connecting, associating or grouping with. If you tend to be one-sided, people will start to recognise that in you and your business. Try to be more two-sided. Here are some examples;

a. If someone becomes a fan of your page - become a fan of theirs (find out a bit more about what they do).

b. If you want people to follow you on Twitter - follow them (create a broader network with them).

c. If you want followers on your blog - follow their blog and make an occasional comment to let them know you are there.

d. If you want people to “shout out” your business (tag you in a post, re-tweet you) then you must do the same to them.

e. If you want people to “like” or comment on your page or group - comment in theirs.

f. If you want people to invite others to join your page or group - send out invites for their group (and let them know by posting on their wall that you have just sent out invites).

g. Basically treat other businesses how you would like your business treated! Reciprocate!

3. Fans and Followers - Is fanning or followers that important to you? Will you not be able to sleep at night if you lose fans or followers? Do you spend your days checking how many new fans you have in the past hour? While this is great to boost your confidence it shouldn’t be taking any of your time or emotion. Be grateful for new fans and followers but don’t let it consume you. There are a few reasons why you lose fans or followers;

a. People have deactivated their Facebook account (out of your control).

b. People don’t like the amount of posts you put on per day (flooding their feed).

c. People don’t like your opinions.

d. Many other reasons, probably the same reasons that you have personally removed yourself from fan pages or groups.

If you are using your Facebook fan page, Facebook group, Twitter account, LinkedIn Account, MySpace account etc only for business - be professional. Don’t promote political, religious or otherwise controversial opinions or views to fans or followers. Not everyone will agree with you and some people get very offended. Pick a certain time of the day to post to your fans or followers. Spread out your posts throughout the day so as not too flood anyone too much. There is definitely such a thing as “overkill” in social media.

4. Promotions - While promotions are banned from Facebook don’t be discouraged. There are many other means of running promotions. Be careful with raffles as your state laws may require you to apply to run a raffle (see your state’s fair trading laws). If you have a website or blog your business would love the extra traffic - so invite your fans and followers to your website or blog and run your promotion there! People that will follow you to your website or blog for your promotion are interested and will more likely buy from you.

5. There is more out there - People have been networking in business long before social media came along. While social media can boost your business quicker it is not the only vehicle you should use to promote your business. Use your time wisely and think of other methods for your promotion.

a. Free advertising websites

b. Business websites that have forums and networking groups

c. Business or industry bloggers (they may do a write up for your business)

6. Poaching - DO NOT use social media to poach from your competitors! While you can get some great ideas from other businesses don’t “stalk” their hard work so you can get ahead. Remember there are huge legal ramifications if you breach copyright or intellectual property laws.

On the other side of the fence, try to keep your new business ideas under wraps. I know feedback is imperative when introducing new products and services into your business - try and choose some select people (that you trust) and send them a private message instead of posting it to your very public fan page or group. Not only can “stalker fans” see everything you are writing, so can non-fans who may visit your group or page everyday to see what else they can poach from you. If you have any trademarks or intellectual property that you would like to protect, get the protection as soon as you can i.e. a new brand name. If you post new items or brand names in photo albums etc, be sure to note that this is your property and subject to copyright.

7. Reciprocate - Another point about reciprocation - if you have used a business within your network and you are happy with their products, services or information - let your fans know about their business. Again, if you were to give someone exceptional service or a fantastic product you would appreciate the free promotion and feedback as well.

8. Open your doors - Let other people in. I have seen it a lot on Facebook, for example, fan pages that don’t let fans or members post or comment. This can be seen as a business not wanting your feedback. Perhaps they are afraid of negative comments or people posting garbage to their walls. This is not networking - it is once again being one-sided. All you need to do is moderate your group or page and let your fans or followers know that you will be moderating comments and posts. Encourage your fans to contact you directly if they have a problem. In some cases pages and groups do not display an email address or have any means of contact, so of course they will post on your wall. Again, be professional and don’t shut your customers or fellow networkers out.

9. Good custom - Treat your fans and followers like customers - as if you were running a shop down-town. You would welcome the new customer into the store, ask if they need anything and give them advice on your products and services if they ask. You would smile as you took their money, thank them for their business and let them know they are welcome back anytime. Remember, you are not only a business owner - you are also a consumer. How awful does it feel when someone working in a shop doesn’t welcome you, don’t smile, don’t thank you and worst of all they do not communicate with you whatsoever! Let me guess - you would NEVER go back and you would also tell everyone you know how bad the service was? New customers, repeat customers and customer feedback should be very important to your business!

a. Treat your customers as you would in person.

b. Answer their questions / get back to them in a timely manner.

c. Be polite and professional.

d. Keep your customers engaged with helpful hints, tips or information.

e. Thank them for their patronage.

f. Let them contact you - offer an email address or phone number.

10. After all, it is called SOCIAL media - My last tip (for today) is probably the most important point to remember. You are using SOCIAL media to promotion your BUSINESS. This is a new concept to many people (both business owners and general users who may or may not become fans). If you are serious about business promotion look for BUSINESS NETWORKING sites as your main priority and use the social platforms as a secondary means of promotion.

Jessica Urquhart

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