18 | Mid-Western Living SPRING 2025 October is Small Business Month - a time to recognise and celebrate the incredible small businesses that power our region. From boutique store owners to mobile service providers, creatives to consultants, small business owners bring energy, heart and innovation to our local economy every single day. In the Mid-Western Region, shopping local means more than just a transaction - it means supporting your neighbours, keeping jobs in our towns, and helping local families build something meaningful. Not every small business has a shopfront, but each plays an important role in shaping our community and contributing to its unique character. Tucked away in a peaceful, private setting, Hair by Sarah Jane offers a oneon-one salon experience that’s all about you - your hair, your lifestyle, and your goals. Owned and operated by Sarah Jane, the boutique studio specialises in custom colour, foils, balayage, cuts, luxury blowdries, elegant upstyles for special events, and nourishing treatments that leave you glowing. With a focus on calm, professional service and attention to detail, each appointment is tailored to ensure you feel looked after from start to finish. Sarah uses and stocks O&M and Juuce haircare - clean, Australian-made products that are gentle on your hair, your scalp, and the planet. Whether you’re preparing for a wedding, updating your colour, or simply in need of a moment to unwind and refresh, Hair by Sarah Jane delivers beautiful results in a warm, relaxed space designed with you in mind. Discover the difference when calm meets luxury - and every detail is about making you feel your best. ___ @hairbysarahjane_ Shop 9B/13 Oporto Road, Mudgee HAIR BY SARAH-JANE LOVE LOCAL BUSINESS THIS OCTOBER WE'RE CELEBRATING SMALL BUSINESS At Mid-Western Living, we’re proud to shine a light on all kinds of small businesses - whether they operate from home, online, on the road or in a bricks-and-mortar space. We see the dedication, the long hours and the love that goes into building something of your own. Throughout this edition, we’ll introduce you to some of the passionate people driving local business forward. They’re makers, doers, problem-solvers and creators - and every time you choose to support them, you’re investing in the future of our region. Because when we support small, we support something far bigger: connection, resilience and the spirit of community. If there’s one thing I truly love about creating this magazine, it’s shining a light on the incredible small businesses that make our region so varied and special. This feature is a celebration of that spirit - a collaboration piece that brings together just a few of the many talented people who call the Mid-Western Region home. These locals are doing extraordinary things, and I’m proud to share their stories with you. — Rebecca BUY GOOD THINGS FROM REAL PEOPLE
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