Mr McLean said they’d be testing the water with a pre-sale promotion discount and would launch the online business on Saturday, January 21.

They started designing watches and while waiting for them to be made thought of what else they could sell.

Hence their range of bucket hats, which started as a bit of a gag but have become one of the strongest sellers in the pre-sale promotion.

While there’s hopes of expansion beyond the range of watches and bucket hats, Mr McLean said they were waiting to see how the initial launch went before committing to further growth.

WHETHER it’s running a meeting or getting a job, Joanne McRae wants to help people make the most of their potential in their careers.

“There’s no one recipe for success, everyone has their own style,” she said.

Ms McRae, a former teacher, has started Mayten Consulting, which will focus on communication skills.

The idea for the business came about when Ms McRae was studying a Master of Business Administration in order to either start running schools or to change careers.

“For me, I want to mentor individuals to get their first or their next job,” she said.

TRISTAN Cronin has taken over the reins at Molong RSL Club’s Soldiers on Riddell bistro as chef and head caterer.

He’ll be rolling out a new menu, including a bar and children’s menus with activities.

Mr Cronin completed his apprenticeship with the Royal Australian Navy.

“The opportunity to run my own business, within an established premises, was too good of an opportunity to pass up,” Mr Cronin said.

“I will be opening Wednesday to Sunday from 12pm to 2pm for lunch and Wednesday to Saturday from 6pm to 9pm for dinner.”

WITH its growth across western NSW and the impending arrival of the NDIS, CareWest has hired a content and communication co-ordinator. Ashlea Pritchard will be producing digital content about clients and staff.