Zoe Randall has always loved working in the floral industry. But after two years at a rural florist, she was ready for something different. With the seed of an idea, she just needed the right skills to flourish.
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Zoe grew up in Young, about two hours northwest of Canberra. She loves her hometown and the lifestyle it offers but, when it comes to getting a venture started, it was hard to know where to start.
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Getting to work closely with Activation facilitator Phil Hayes-St Clair helped Zoe refine her original business idea into Flower Stream, clarifying her audience, messaging and medium.
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