Canberra Business Owner Spotlight Hub
Photography
A Shot Above The Rest
Melissa Flanigan, the photographer behind A Shot Above The Rest, has built a Canberra business around capturing some of life’s most meaningful milestones. From weddings and engagements to newborns and family portraits, her work often follows clients through multiple stages of life.
Metal Fabrication / Construction
AB Fabrications
Mick, owner of AB Fabrications, is continuing a Canberra business legacy built over decades. Specialising in structural steel, balustrading, gates, and custom metalwork, the business supports a wide range of clients—from homeowners to builders and commercial projects across Canberra.
Fitness & Coaching
Hybrid Performance Gym
Clint Hartley, owner of Hybrid Performance Gym, has built something that looks very different to the traditional gym experience in Canberra. Focused on everyday people rather than elite athletes, Hybrid supports beginners through to experienced members with a mix of small group and one-on-one coaching.
Retail – White Goods
Canberra Appliances
Firas Toma, owner of Canberra Appliances, has focused on helping Canberra households access reliable, affordable white goods since taking over the business in 2022.
Health & Supplements Retail
King Ape Supplements
Graeme Bennett, owner of King Ape Supplements, has spent nearly two decades in the industry, building a Canberra business focused on independence, choice, and real-world advice.
Cabinet Hardware Supply
Lincoln Sentry
In Canberra’s trade supply space, consistency matters. As Branch Manager of Lincoln Sentry, Ismail El Hassan leads a business known for reliable supply and practical support when it counts.
Photography and Birth Support
Holly & Sage
Holly Treadaway, founder of Holly & Sage, has spent over 20 years supporting Canberra families through photography and birth care, blending visual storytelling with hands-on support.
Hospitality / Takeaway Food
Timbo's Takeaway
In Canberra’s busy takeaway scene, Chador Gyelmo, owner of Timbo’s Takeaway, blends familiar fast food with traditional Bhutanese dishes.
Hospitality / Bakery & Café
The Flute Bakery
Taking over a well-known Canberra business comes with pressure. For Mohammed Elmir, stepping into The Flute Bakery meant continuing something the community already trusts.
Online Coaching / Personal Training
Grorilla Physiques
Riley Grocott, founder of Grorilla Physiques, runs a Canberra-based online coaching business helping clients improve their physique through tailored training, nutrition, and lifestyle plans.
IT Services / Managed IT
Empreus IT Support
Darko Reljic, founder of Empreus IT Support, helps Canberra businesses simplify technology with practical, proactive IT aligned to how they operate.
Lighting & Home Theatre Solutions
Lumifi
Humayun Afridi, founder of Lumi-Fi, has built a Canberra business specialising in lighting design and home theatre, combining technical expertise with a strong focus on customer education.
Commercial Concreting
Belconnen Concrete
Carmela Callaghan, co-owner of Belconnen Concrete, represents a second-generation Canberra business with over 50 years in the industry, now delivering major commercial projects for Tier One builders.
Fire & Emergency Response Training
Ferst
Gary Cheeseman, founder of Ferst, has spent nearly 20 years building a Canberra-based fire and emergency training business, growing steadily through strong systems and long-term client relationships.
Recruitment
Capital Recruit
Sarah Rajic, founder of Capital Recruit, leads a Canberra recruitment agency known for consistent outcomes, strong relationships, and long-term stability.
Let’s Put Your Business in the Spotlight
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