Kate  Le
Company: Elle Nails & Beauty at 138 Macquarie Street and Crown Nails & Beauty at Orana Mall
Position: Owner
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I got involved in business… To provide a service to people and the community
Our business is known for… Nails and beauty
Our best selling product is… Acrylic Nails and Beauty Services
My role in the business is… Owner of the business
I manage… Marketing, staff, stock and retail
According to my staff, working for me is… Supportive
I spend my down time… Playing with my kids, cooking and driving my sportscar
I’m inspired by… Supercar Blondie
What I love about Dubbo most is… The people here - I met my husband
In my opinion, the biggest issue facing small businesses is… Lockdowns, rent costs, finding customers, inflation
My secret to success is… Hard work, constantly learning and improving skills
I’m most proud of… Raising my 3 children while running successful businesses
The best piece of career advice I can offer is… Don’t be afraid to chase your dreams
If I could, I’d tell my 20-year-old self that… Help others, don’t be afraid to fail
And if I wasn’t in my current role, I’d… Be working in hospitality