Linen Hut At Joanna's Boutique Tearoom

Claire, who previously ran a florist’s in the Horsham District, was seeking part-time work so asked her friend Joanna for waitressing shifts. Before long, Joanna started selling a small selection of flowers too, which proved so popular that her dad received another phone call. This time, he was asked to build a shed for flowers, which Claire now helps to run.

“The shed may be small, but it’s amaz

ing how much you can fit in there,” says Joanna. “It looks fantastic, with the same pink and grey colour scheme, and even its own chandelier. It’s been a beautiful and popular addition to the business.

“Again, it’s only been successful because we have good people in place. I truly believe that, if you don’t have a great team, it’s going to be difficult to survive. What we have is a really lovely group of people who enjoy their work, which creates a nice atmosphere.