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Case Studies

Read more about some of the businesses NAB has helped through our case studies below.

Castleton Plumbing and Yachting

At the bright young age of 22, David Castleton is living his dream in the boating industry of building a successful business – and he believes it couldn’t have been easier.

Download the Castleton Plumbing and Yachting case study to find out more (PDF, 278kb)

Fairy Cave

Local jewellery artist Lisa Newman could not foresee that the new-age healing she practised to ease a bad back could become a profitable business run from her own home – even with a crystal ball.

Download the Fairy Cave case study to find out more (PDF, 274kb)

Administration Plus

I used to work in the public sector, first in the Royal Australian Air Force, then for Queensland Fire and Rescue. I was happy in my jobs, but knew I'd be happier working for myself.

Download the Administration Plus case study to find out more (PDF, 276kb)

Imagine Art

Kylee Legge was an entrepreneur at an early age. At 16 she bought her first computer and published her first book within 72 hours. Eight years later she is single-handedly running a small business and leading the Central Coast's graphic services market.

Download the Imagine Art case study to find out more (PDF, 277kb)

Farthing's Lane

With a passion for animal husbandry and welfare, Tanya Jamal seized her opportunity to farm and sell high quality, free range eggs and hasn’t looked back.

Download the Farthing's Lane case study to find out more (PDF, 416kb)

Veggie Head

Headed up by Jai Cheswick – gardener and landscape consultant, Veggie Head offers a complete range of eco-garden services to local homes including gardening and design of veggie patches or native gardens.

Download the Veggie Head case study to find out more (PDF, 278kb)

Feathers of Australia

We have been business partners and artisctic collaborators ever since we married 28 years ago," explains Andre...

Download the Feathers of Australia case study to find out more (PDF, 788kb)

Mummahh packs

Mummahh packs were an idea that came from my experiences giving birth to my two children.....

PetMedics

Pets are dearly loved and treated like children by their owners, so why not look after their health just as well?....

Download the PetMedics case study to find out more(PDF, 923kb)

Flowers by jane-louise

I’d always wanted to open my own florist....

Blackstar Coffee

In my former life I worked in community development and small business programs with the disadvantaged....

Download the Blackstar Coffee case study to find out more (PDF, 621kb)

D.I.T. Computers

Prior to receiving the loan from ENYA, I was a website designer for various small businesses in my community.....

Download the D.I.T. Computers case study to find out more (PDF, 778kb)

Rural Services

I’m currently the owner and operator of a rural services company. I was previously working in real estate management....

Download the Rural Services case study to find out more (PDF, 778kb)

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