Dubbo business woman Cherie Thompson is just like any other entrepreneur trying to make their way through the current pandemic.
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Her small business Native Secrets, which specialises in boutique skin care products,had to completely change and adapt to the global health crisis when stockists stopped buying products.
Ms Thompson launched Native Secrets in 2014 to help keep her culture alive.
They sell items such as candles, oils, soaps, shampoos and body lotion.
By the end of March 2020, the Indigenous family-owned business pivoted to supply alternative products to cope with COVID-19 and get through this challenging time.
"We realised we had a unique product that people really liked," Ms Thompson said.
"But since COVID-19 has come along we've had to change our core business for the time being and we were able to collaborate with another company, Hunter Amenities, to supply goods such as hand sanitizer, gloves and masks."
Ms Thompson said the support from the local community has been fantastic and believes the new products will be offered for some time post-COVID-19.
"I think people are going to be more aware of their hygiene and washing their hands more... it will be a product that we supply in the future," she explained.
Despite the uncertainty the pandemic has brought to many businesses, Ms Thompson said it gave her the opportunity to rebrand and create new products, while continuing to work with Hunter Amenities.
"It's been a really good down time for us to really work on our business rather than in our business," she said.
"This has also made (other) business owners really think how to adapt and make their business work."
Ms Thomspon said they hope to be able to launch their new range of health products within the next few months.
If you would like to find out more visit nativesecrets.com.au
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