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How To Move House With Pot Plants

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Plants need care when moving because they can experience shock and stress during the process, which can be harmful to their health and well-being. Moving them to a new location can be traumatic, and they may experience transplant shock. This occurs when the plant's root system is disturbed, …

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BOM says tropical low causing flooding in north-west Queensland will weaken, head south-east

A tropical low that has brought widespread flooding in north-west Queensland is expected to head south, bringing rain to regions that have experienced one of the driest summers on record.
Records show in Dalby, on the Darling Downs, west of Brisbane, this summer was the third driest since 1900. 

Read more

Queensland Herbarium's first female director Gillian Brown reveals Mount Coot-tha botanical collection

Gillian Brown has a quietly commanding presence as she stands in the foyer of the Queensland Herbarium, nestled among foliage on the grounds of Mount Coot-tha's Botanic Gardens.

After seven years as the organisation's principal botanist, collections manager and science leader, Dr Brown became its…

Read more

Relocating? How To Rent A House In Brisbane

Hey All!

Do you want to rent a house in Brisbane? Do you live interstate or internationally and find it difficult to get to inspections?  Finding, inspecting, and securing a rental property in Brisbane is stressful and challenging. With proper planning, you can relocate and live in a leased prope…

Read more

Second e-scooter house fire in a week leaves four Ipswich residents in hospital

A man in his 40s is in a serious condition after an e-scooter battery exploded at a home in Ipswich early on Tuesday morning.

Firefighters were called to the Nelson Street house at Bundamba at 6.15am, with four crews managing to get the blaze under control a short time later.

The man was trans…

Read more

Queensland taxi, rideshare drivers issued hundreds of fines for refusing fares, price gouging

More than 600 fines have been given to Queensland taxi and rideshare drivers found to be refusing short fares and overcharging. 
Transport Minister Mark Bailey told ABC Radio Brisbane Mornings host Rebecca Levingston the enforcement blitz started in December and focused heavily around rides ordere…

Read more

Cost Of Living In Brisbane: Moving Guide

Hello All!
Relocating home is one of the most challenging tasks. It is good to plan things ahead of time and prepare a complete moving checklist. Creating a proper budget can help you define your financial resources. Make sure you know everything about the city, especially the cost of living so tha…

Read more

Indigenous musician William Barton named Queensland Australian of the Year 2023

Musical prodigy William Barton has been named the 2023 Queensland Australian of the Year.
The Kalkadunga man, who grew up in Mount Isa, was the first to integrate the deep, soulful sounds of the didjeridu with orchestras and classical ensembles.

He was the youngest composer voted into the ABC Cl…

Read more

Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner wants to host UN COP in future

Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner wants the Queensland capital to host a United Nations climate conference in 2026. 
Cr Schrinner is in the Egyptian city of Sharm El Sheikh this week to take part in the 27th United Nations Climate Change Conference or Conference of the Parties (COP 27) of the U…

Read more

The Ultimate Marketing Tips When Buying a Cafe for Sale

People in the capital of Queensland love coffee and enjoying a cuppa by themselves or with friends, family or colleagues. Buying a café for sale in Brisbane is a sure way to become a successful entrepreneur. If you are planning to acquire an established coffee shop, it is best to focus on a suburb. …

Read more

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How To Move House With Pot Plants

Hi All
Plants need care when moving because they can experience shock and stress during the process, which can be harmful to their health and well-being. Moving them to a new location can be traumatic, and they may experience transplant shock. This occurs when the plant's root system is disturbed, …

Read more

BOM says tropical low causing flooding in north-west Queensland will weaken, head south-east

A tropical low that has brought widespread flooding in north-west Queensland is expected to head south, bringing rain to regions that have experienced one of the driest summers on record.
Records show in Dalby, on the Darling Downs, west of Brisbane, this summer was the third driest since 1900. 

Read more

Queensland Herbarium's first female director Gillian Brown reveals Mount Coot-tha botanical collection

Gillian Brown has a quietly commanding presence as she stands in the foyer of the Queensland Herbarium, nestled among foliage on the grounds of Mount Coot-tha's Botanic Gardens.

After seven years as the organisation's principal botanist, collections manager and science leader, Dr Brown became its…

Read more

Relocating? How To Rent A House In Brisbane

Hey All!

Do you want to rent a house in Brisbane? Do you live interstate or internationally and find it difficult to get to inspections?  Finding, inspecting, and securing a rental property in Brisbane is stressful and challenging. With proper planning, you can relocate and live in a leased prope…

Read more

Second e-scooter house fire in a week leaves four Ipswich residents in hospital

A man in his 40s is in a serious condition after an e-scooter battery exploded at a home in Ipswich early on Tuesday morning.

Firefighters were called to the Nelson Street house at Bundamba at 6.15am, with four crews managing to get the blaze under control a short time later.

The man was trans…

Read more

Queensland taxi, rideshare drivers issued hundreds of fines for refusing fares, price gouging

More than 600 fines have been given to Queensland taxi and rideshare drivers found to be refusing short fares and overcharging. 
Transport Minister Mark Bailey told ABC Radio Brisbane Mornings host Rebecca Levingston the enforcement blitz started in December and focused heavily around rides ordere…

Read more

Cost Of Living In Brisbane: Moving Guide

Hello All!
Relocating home is one of the most challenging tasks. It is good to plan things ahead of time and prepare a complete moving checklist. Creating a proper budget can help you define your financial resources. Make sure you know everything about the city, especially the cost of living so tha…

Read more

Indigenous musician William Barton named Queensland Australian of the Year 2023

Musical prodigy William Barton has been named the 2023 Queensland Australian of the Year.
The Kalkadunga man, who grew up in Mount Isa, was the first to integrate the deep, soulful sounds of the didjeridu with orchestras and classical ensembles.

He was the youngest composer voted into the ABC Cl…

Read more

Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner wants to host UN COP in future

Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner wants the Queensland capital to host a United Nations climate conference in 2026. 
Cr Schrinner is in the Egyptian city of Sharm El Sheikh this week to take part in the 27th United Nations Climate Change Conference or Conference of the Parties (COP 27) of the U…

Read more

The Ultimate Marketing Tips When Buying a Cafe for Sale

People in the capital of Queensland love coffee and enjoying a cuppa by themselves or with friends, family or colleagues. Buying a café for sale in Brisbane is a sure way to become a successful entrepreneur. If you are planning to acquire an established coffee shop, it is best to focus on a suburb. …

Read more

View older posts »

How To Move House With Pot Plants

Hi All
Plants need care when moving because they can experience shock and stress during the process, which can be harmful to their health and well-being. Moving them to a new location can be traumatic, and they may experience transplant shock. This occurs when the plant's root system is disturbed, and it can lead to wilting, yellowing, or even death of the plant. So, it is good to prepare in an appropriate season, trim dead leaves and branches and water them properly. For quality packing and safe removals, read the article I am sharing below on my page. It includes key points to make your plant relocation easier. 

https://www.betterremovalistssunshinecoast.com.au/how-to-move-house-with-pot-plants/

Move House With Pot Plants

BOM says tropical low causing flooding in north-west Queensland will weaken, head south-east

A tropical low that has brought widespread flooding in north-west Queensland is expected to head south, bringing rain to regions that have experienced one of the driest summers on record.
Records show in Dalby, on the Darling Downs, west of Brisbane, this summer was the third driest since 1900. 

Farmer Daniel Skerman said parts of the Darling Downs had received only "10 or 20" millimetres of rain "since the tap turned off in November".

"Everyone's probably just surprised we can go from being so dry from, you know, the drought from 2018/19, to so wet all of a sudden in 2021/22 and then back to being so dry again," he said.

Read More: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-03-09/qld-weather-rain-southern-queensland-dry-summer/102068964

A small shower over a red crop of sorghum.

Queensland Herbarium's first female director Gillian Brown reveals Mount Coot-tha botanical collection

Gillian Brown has a quietly commanding presence as she stands in the foyer of the Queensland Herbarium, nestled among foliage on the grounds of Mount Coot-tha's Botanic Gardens.

After seven years as the organisation's principal botanist, collections manager and science leader, Dr Brown became its ninth director last December — and the first woman appointed to the position since the herbarium opened in 1859.
The herbarium holds more than 900,000 species of plants, flowers, fungus and algae, including some specimens dating back to the 1700s when English botanist Joseph Banks encountered Australia on a voyage to the southern hemisphere with Captain James Cook.

Read More: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-03-09/queensland-herbarium-first-female-director-gillian-brown/102067152

A woman with short blonde hair wears a green shirt with a ruffle and stands in front of a large floral mural.

Relocating? How To Rent A House In Brisbane

Hey All!

Do you want to rent a house in Brisbane? Do you live interstate or internationally and find it difficult to get to inspections?  Finding, inspecting, and securing a rental property in Brisbane is stressful and challenging. With proper planning, you can relocate and live in a leased property with ease.  It is good to know the average rent of houses and units, best locations with high-end amenities and other factors that can help you find the right rental house in the capital of Queensland. For more details, read the article I am sharing below on my page. 

https://www.betterremovalistsbrisbane.com.au/relocating-how-to-rent-a-house-in-brisbane/

Second e-scooter house fire in a week leaves four Ipswich residents in hospital

A man in his 40s is in a serious condition after an e-scooter battery exploded at a home in Ipswich early on Tuesday morning.

Firefighters were called to the Nelson Street house at Bundamba at 6.15am, with four crews managing to get the blaze under control a short time later.

The man was transported to the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital with significant smoke inhalation.

A woman in her 30s and two children were taken to Ipswich Hospital for minor smoke inhalation.

Read More: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-01-17/e-scotter-fire-ipswich-four-in-hospital/101863568

Man in a singlet stands outside a blackened house

Queensland taxi, rideshare drivers issued hundreds of fines for refusing fares, price gouging

More than 600 fines have been given to Queensland taxi and rideshare drivers found to be refusing short fares and overcharging. 
Transport Minister Mark Bailey told ABC Radio Brisbane Mornings host Rebecca Levingston the enforcement blitz started in December and focused heavily around rides ordered and taken in Brisbane and the Gold Coast on and about December 31.

Authorities intercepted 2,056 taxis, limousines and booked hire vehicles.

Mr Bailey responded to reports in early November, of taxi and rideshare drivers demanding inflated cash fares without metres or apps at peak times by promising to stamp out the illegal practices.

Read More: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-01-17/queensland-taxi-rideshare-drivers-fines-refuse-fares-price-gouge/101862192

A rideshare driver behind the wheel with a map of streets on his phone.

Cost Of Living In Brisbane: Moving Guide

Hello All!
Relocating home is one of the most challenging tasks. It is good to plan things ahead of time and prepare a complete moving checklist. Creating a proper budget can help you define your financial resources. Make sure you know everything about the city, especially the cost of living so that you can plan things accordingly. You can find a ideal home in the right location within your estimated budget. From housing prices to transportation expenses, utility costs to grocery expenses, calculate everything for a stress-free move. For more details, read the article I am sharing below on my page. 

https://www.betterremovalistsbrisbane.com.au/cost-of-living-in-brisbane-moving-guide/

Indigenous musician William Barton named Queensland Australian of the Year 2023

Musical prodigy William Barton has been named the 2023 Queensland Australian of the Year.
The Kalkadunga man, who grew up in Mount Isa, was the first to integrate the deep, soulful sounds of the didjeridu with orchestras and classical ensembles.

He was the youngest composer voted into the ABC Classic composer countdown and has performed across Europe and with the Australian String Quartet and Queensland Symphony Orchestra.

Barton also performed at Bob Hawke's funeral.

Read More: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-11-16/queensland-australian-of-the-year-awards-announced/101657094

A man stands in front of some rocks holding a didjeridu.

Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner wants to host UN COP in future

Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner wants the Queensland capital to host a United Nations climate conference in 2026. 
Cr Schrinner is in the Egyptian city of Sharm El Sheikh this week to take part in the 27th United Nations Climate Change Conference or Conference of the Parties (COP 27) of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change.

He said Federal Environment Minister Matt Bowen wanted Australia and the Pacific Islands to jointly host a UN COP event in 2026 and that he had put his hand up to host the event "on behalf of Brisbane".

"[Being invited to COP27] is one of the opportunities that comes out of Brisbane's hosting of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. This is the first time we've been invited," he said.

Read More: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-11-16/brisbane-lord-mayor-adrian-schrinner-wants-to-host-un-cop-2026/101658978

Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner and Deputy Mayor Krista Adams at a press conference.

The Ultimate Marketing Tips When Buying a Cafe for Sale

People in the capital of Queensland love coffee and enjoying a cuppa by themselves or with friends, family or colleagues. Buying a café for sale in Brisbane is a sure way to become a successful entrepreneur. If you are planning to acquire an established coffee shop, it is best to focus on a suburb. COVID-19 impacted café businesses in CBD the most, but suburban cafes witnessed a 20% boost in business. Therefore, Hamilton is one of Brisbane's elite suburbs with an expansive coffee scene. It has a host of cafes for sale that I found upon my search. 

If you are looking for a well-located and established coffee shop, check out this boutique Café franchise https://www.business2sell.com.au/businesses-details/start-your-coffee-empire-established-cafe-for-sale-in-mt-ommaney--328652.php. It is in a high-traffic Shopping Centre, and the owner will get 6-week training with ongoing support. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity. However, if you still want to look at other businesses for sale in Hamilton, Brisbane, explore here https://www.business2sell.com.au/businesses/qld/brisbane/hamilton.

 

Once you have your café, use the following marketing tips to increase footfall and grow your brand.

 

Create A Business Day

Want to expand your reach? Try reaching out to working professionals near you. Pick a local business with 20-30 employees and offer to provide free coffee to them for a day. You can have a business day monthly or as frequently as you manage. It will help bring more traffic to your café in Hamilton and increase recognition.

 

Have a Strong Online Presence

Besides real coffee, short videos, photos and posts regarding coffee, cakes, and other café items do extremely well on social media. You must have an Instagram account to capture café art, drinks, edibles etc. When you have a strong online presence, people will flock to your café, even if just to buy coffee and click pictures.

 

Improve Your Google Listing

Aim to appear in the first 3 listings when people in Hamilton search café near me or café in Hamilton. The easiest way to start is to search your café's name and click the 'own this business link. After your verification, you can start optimising

 

Get Good Signages

Bring people to your coffee shop by getting signage around your location. This way, you can attract locals and tourists alike to come and visit your café. Keep the banners and hoardings extremely simple. If you are running an offer like 'first coffee on the house or 'special brews' etc., then get them signages. 

 

Introduce a Happy Hour

Every business has a few hours in the day or night when it becomes a ghost town. For cafes, it is usually in the afternoon, from 2 pm to 3 pm. To boost footfall during this time, make it a happy hour. Introduce a 'buy one get one' or 'bring a friend and get one free coffee' type of offer. 

 

The Bottom Line

Hamilton is a suburban oasis in Brisbane and an ideal business location. If you buy a café for sale in Hamilton, then use the ultimate marketing tips. They will help get you recognition and business quickly.

View older posts »

Blog Component

How To Move House With Pot Plants

Hi All
Plants need care when moving because they can experience shock and stress during the process, which can be harmful to their health and well-being. Moving them to a new location can be traumatic, and they may experience transplant shock. This occurs when the plant's root system is disturbed, and it can lead to wilting, yellowing, or even death of the plant. So, it is good to prepare in an appropriate season, trim dead leaves and branches and water them properly. For quality packing and safe removals, read the article I am sharing below on my page. It includes key points to make your plant relocation easier. 

https://www.betterremovalistssunshinecoast.com.au/how-to-move-house-with-pot-plants/

Move House With Pot Plants

BOM says tropical low causing flooding in north-west Queensland will weaken, head south-east

A tropical low that has brought widespread flooding in north-west Queensland is expected to head south, bringing rain to regions that have experienced one of the driest summers on record.
Records show in Dalby, on the Darling Downs, west of Brisbane, this summer was the third driest since 1900. 

Farmer Daniel Skerman said parts of the Darling Downs had received only "10 or 20" millimetres of rain "since the tap turned off in November".

"Everyone's probably just surprised we can go from being so dry from, you know, the drought from 2018/19, to so wet all of a sudden in 2021/22 and then back to being so dry again," he said.

Read More: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-03-09/qld-weather-rain-southern-queensland-dry-summer/102068964

A small shower over a red crop of sorghum.

Queensland Herbarium's first female director Gillian Brown reveals Mount Coot-tha botanical collection

Gillian Brown has a quietly commanding presence as she stands in the foyer of the Queensland Herbarium, nestled among foliage on the grounds of Mount Coot-tha's Botanic Gardens.

After seven years as the organisation's principal botanist, collections manager and science leader, Dr Brown became its ninth director last December — and the first woman appointed to the position since the herbarium opened in 1859.
The herbarium holds more than 900,000 species of plants, flowers, fungus and algae, including some specimens dating back to the 1700s when English botanist Joseph Banks encountered Australia on a voyage to the southern hemisphere with Captain James Cook.

Read More: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-03-09/queensland-herbarium-first-female-director-gillian-brown/102067152

A woman with short blonde hair wears a green shirt with a ruffle and stands in front of a large floral mural.

Relocating? How To Rent A House In Brisbane

Hey All!

Do you want to rent a house in Brisbane? Do you live interstate or internationally and find it difficult to get to inspections?  Finding, inspecting, and securing a rental property in Brisbane is stressful and challenging. With proper planning, you can relocate and live in a leased property with ease.  It is good to know the average rent of houses and units, best locations with high-end amenities and other factors that can help you find the right rental house in the capital of Queensland. For more details, read the article I am sharing below on my page. 

https://www.betterremovalistsbrisbane.com.au/relocating-how-to-rent-a-house-in-brisbane/

Second e-scooter house fire in a week leaves four Ipswich residents in hospital

A man in his 40s is in a serious condition after an e-scooter battery exploded at a home in Ipswich early on Tuesday morning.

Firefighters were called to the Nelson Street house at Bundamba at 6.15am, with four crews managing to get the blaze under control a short time later.

The man was transported to the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital with significant smoke inhalation.

A woman in her 30s and two children were taken to Ipswich Hospital for minor smoke inhalation.

Read More: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-01-17/e-scotter-fire-ipswich-four-in-hospital/101863568

Man in a singlet stands outside a blackened house

Queensland taxi, rideshare drivers issued hundreds of fines for refusing fares, price gouging

More than 600 fines have been given to Queensland taxi and rideshare drivers found to be refusing short fares and overcharging. 
Transport Minister Mark Bailey told ABC Radio Brisbane Mornings host Rebecca Levingston the enforcement blitz started in December and focused heavily around rides ordered and taken in Brisbane and the Gold Coast on and about December 31.

Authorities intercepted 2,056 taxis, limousines and booked hire vehicles.

Mr Bailey responded to reports in early November, of taxi and rideshare drivers demanding inflated cash fares without metres or apps at peak times by promising to stamp out the illegal practices.

Read More: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-01-17/queensland-taxi-rideshare-drivers-fines-refuse-fares-price-gouge/101862192

A rideshare driver behind the wheel with a map of streets on his phone.

Cost Of Living In Brisbane: Moving Guide

Hello All!
Relocating home is one of the most challenging tasks. It is good to plan things ahead of time and prepare a complete moving checklist. Creating a proper budget can help you define your financial resources. Make sure you know everything about the city, especially the cost of living so that you can plan things accordingly. You can find a ideal home in the right location within your estimated budget. From housing prices to transportation expenses, utility costs to grocery expenses, calculate everything for a stress-free move. For more details, read the article I am sharing below on my page. 

https://www.betterremovalistsbrisbane.com.au/cost-of-living-in-brisbane-moving-guide/

Indigenous musician William Barton named Queensland Australian of the Year 2023

Musical prodigy William Barton has been named the 2023 Queensland Australian of the Year.
The Kalkadunga man, who grew up in Mount Isa, was the first to integrate the deep, soulful sounds of the didjeridu with orchestras and classical ensembles.

He was the youngest composer voted into the ABC Classic composer countdown and has performed across Europe and with the Australian String Quartet and Queensland Symphony Orchestra.

Barton also performed at Bob Hawke's funeral.

Read More: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-11-16/queensland-australian-of-the-year-awards-announced/101657094

A man stands in front of some rocks holding a didjeridu.

Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner wants to host UN COP in future

Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner wants the Queensland capital to host a United Nations climate conference in 2026. 
Cr Schrinner is in the Egyptian city of Sharm El Sheikh this week to take part in the 27th United Nations Climate Change Conference or Conference of the Parties (COP 27) of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change.

He said Federal Environment Minister Matt Bowen wanted Australia and the Pacific Islands to jointly host a UN COP event in 2026 and that he had put his hand up to host the event "on behalf of Brisbane".

"[Being invited to COP27] is one of the opportunities that comes out of Brisbane's hosting of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. This is the first time we've been invited," he said.

Read More: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-11-16/brisbane-lord-mayor-adrian-schrinner-wants-to-host-un-cop-2026/101658978

Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner and Deputy Mayor Krista Adams at a press conference.

The Ultimate Marketing Tips When Buying a Cafe for Sale

People in the capital of Queensland love coffee and enjoying a cuppa by themselves or with friends, family or colleagues. Buying a café for sale in Brisbane is a sure way to become a successful entrepreneur. If you are planning to acquire an established coffee shop, it is best to focus on a suburb. COVID-19 impacted café businesses in CBD the most, but suburban cafes witnessed a 20% boost in business. Therefore, Hamilton is one of Brisbane's elite suburbs with an expansive coffee scene. It has a host of cafes for sale that I found upon my search. 

If you are looking for a well-located and established coffee shop, check out this boutique Café franchise https://www.business2sell.com.au/businesses-details/start-your-coffee-empire-established-cafe-for-sale-in-mt-ommaney--328652.php. It is in a high-traffic Shopping Centre, and the owner will get 6-week training with ongoing support. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity. However, if you still want to look at other businesses for sale in Hamilton, Brisbane, explore here https://www.business2sell.com.au/businesses/qld/brisbane/hamilton.

 

Once you have your café, use the following marketing tips to increase footfall and grow your brand.

 

Create A Business Day

Want to expand your reach? Try reaching out to working professionals near you. Pick a local business with 20-30 employees and offer to provide free coffee to them for a day. You can have a business day monthly or as frequently as you manage. It will help bring more traffic to your café in Hamilton and increase recognition.

 

Have a Strong Online Presence

Besides real coffee, short videos, photos and posts regarding coffee, cakes, and other café items do extremely well on social media. You must have an Instagram account to capture café art, drinks, edibles etc. When you have a strong online presence, people will flock to your café, even if just to buy coffee and click pictures.

 

Improve Your Google Listing

Aim to appear in the first 3 listings when people in Hamilton search café near me or café in Hamilton. The easiest way to start is to search your café's name and click the 'own this business link. After your verification, you can start optimising

 

Get Good Signages

Bring people to your coffee shop by getting signage around your location. This way, you can attract locals and tourists alike to come and visit your café. Keep the banners and hoardings extremely simple. If you are running an offer like 'first coffee on the house or 'special brews' etc., then get them signages. 

 

Introduce a Happy Hour

Every business has a few hours in the day or night when it becomes a ghost town. For cafes, it is usually in the afternoon, from 2 pm to 3 pm. To boost footfall during this time, make it a happy hour. Introduce a 'buy one get one' or 'bring a friend and get one free coffee' type of offer. 

 

The Bottom Line

Hamilton is a suburban oasis in Brisbane and an ideal business location. If you buy a café for sale in Hamilton, then use the ultimate marketing tips. They will help get you recognition and business quickly.

View older posts »