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Small Business AS PART OF SHOP SMALL MONTH, WE WILL HIGHLIGHT SOME GREAT LOCAL BUSINESSES. WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO SUPPORT THEM AND HELP THE COMMUNITY THRIVE. LOCATED where the industrial complex meets residential homes, the Arndell Park shops serve workers and residents the essentials. Hungry locals can stop by the Holbeche Rd shopping centre and tuck into MNL Chinese takeaway, Thai Spice or Homer’s burgers. Anniversaries and special celebrations are also covered with Abagail Florist crafting eye-catching arrangements special occasions. For Christmas or wedding
gifts with a sophisticated touch, Arndell Park is home to a Royal Doulton outlet. Take advantage of the discounts and special offers to make any dinner party sparkle. If you haven’t explored Arndell Park’s retail centre yet, November is Shop Small month and is a good opportunity to explore somewhere new. Shop Small encourages shoppers to reconnect with their communities and help
to breathe life into local economies. Federal Small Business Minister Kelly O’Dwyer said residents should consider increasing how frequently they shop with small businesses. “Small businesses account for four in every 10 jobs, contribute over $340 billion of economic output and employ more than 4.5 million Australians,” she said. “As consumers, it’s our job to step up and show support to the small businesses which
give us so much, because they are the heart of our community.” The Economy of Shopping Small Report found more than 90 per cent of small business owners knew the names of their regular customers and 80 per cent actively took an interest in their personal lives. And even with a 10 per cent increase in prices, 42 per cent of Australians would continue to support a small family run business.
Elaine He loves serving regulars and new customers.
Centre fares well for locals TRADERS KEEP SHOPPERS’ HUNGER AT BAY
Homer’s manager Dan Chand keeps shoppers’ appetites satisfied.
IF YOU shop at Arndell Park, chances are you’ve taken a bite out of one of Homer’s delicious burgers. The local institution has kept the community well fed for nearly 10 years. Manager Dan Chand said customers came back for the flavour-packed offerings. “We have amazing burgers that are pretty famous,” he said. “People come here just for the burgers. We’ve got six types and they’re all really popular.” A few shops away, Elaine He and husband Ken Zhou flex their cooking skills from
their native China. The family-owned MNL Chinese has built a loyal following since it opened five years ago. “We like our customers and they like us too,” Ms He said. “Some customers come from Seven Hills and Parramatta to eat our food. “My husband learnt to cook in China and I was a waitress at his store.” Ms He said the satay beef and Mongolian lamb were popular with diners. “My food is made with fresh ingredients and we don’t cook with a lot of oil,” she said. “It tastes nicer.”
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blacktownadvocate.com.au
MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR COMMUNITY
Small Business AS PART OF SHOP SMALL MONTH, WE WILL HIGHLIGHT SOME GREAT LOCAL BUSINESSES. WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO SUPPORT THEM AND HELP THE COMMUNITY THRIVE. LOCATED where the industrial complex meets residential homes, the Arndell Park shops serve workers and residents the essentials. Hungry locals can stop by the Holbeche Rd shopping centre and tuck into MNL Chinese takeaway, Thai Spice or Homer’s burgers. Anniversaries and special celebrations are also covered with Abagail Florist crafting eye-catching arrangements special occasions. For Christmas or wedding
gifts with a sophisticated touch, Arndell Park is home to a Royal Doulton outlet. Take advantage of the discounts and special offers to make any dinner party sparkle. If you haven’t explored Arndell Park’s retail centre yet, November is Shop Small month and is a good opportunity to explore somewhere new. Shop Small encourages shoppers to reconnect with their communities and help
to breathe life into local economies. Federal Small Business Minister Kelly O’Dwyer said residents should consider increasing how frequently they shop with small businesses. “Small businesses account for four in every 10 jobs, contribute over $340 billion of economic output and employ more than 4.5 million Australians,” she said. “As consumers, it’s our job to step up and show support to the small businesses which
give us so much, because they are the heart of our community.” The Economy of Shopping Small Report found more than 90 per cent of small business owners knew the names of their regular customers and 80 per cent actively took an interest in their personal lives. And even with a 10 per cent increase in prices, 42 per cent of Australians would continue to support a small family run business.
Elaine He loves serving regulars and new customers.
Centre fares well for locals TRADERS KEEP SHOPPERS’ HUNGER AT BAY
Homer’s manager Dan Chand keeps shoppers’ appetites satisfied.
IF YOU shop at Arndell Park, chances are you’ve taken a bite out of one of Homer’s delicious burgers. The local institution has kept the community well fed for nearly 10 years. Manager Dan Chand said customers came back for the flavour-packed offerings. “We have amazing burgers that are pretty famous,” he said. “People come here just for the burgers. We’ve got six types and they’re all really popular.” A few shops away, Elaine He and husband Ken Zhou flex their cooking skills from
their native China. The family-owned MNL Chinese has built a loyal following since it opened five years ago. “We like our customers and they like us too,” Ms He said. “Some customers come from Seven Hills and Parramatta to eat our food. “My husband learnt to cook in China and I was a waitress at his store.” Ms He said the satay beef and Mongolian lamb were popular with diners. “My food is made with fresh ingredients and we don’t cook with a lot of oil,” she said. “It tastes nicer.”
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