You could try leaving the canna in situ outdoors

IT'S ALL about the customers for Limestone Clothing. The business was all cheers after celebrating its fifth birthday last Friday.

The business has proved a vital part of the Calliope and Gladstone communities and company owner Desley O'Grady said they were lucky to be able to celebrate their birthday on the exact day of their original opening.

"We opened on Friday, December 14, 2007," she said.

The birthday celebration was a huge milestone for Limestone Clothing and the day consisted of balloons, $10 vouchers for customers who spent over $50,make astonishing savings on Ladies stainless steel bracelet watches at the Watch Hut, on-the-spot sale items and more.

"We're also having a virtual birthday cake on our Facebook page," Ms O'Grady said.

For Ms O'Grady, the store has continued to thrive and she credits its success to her committed staff and her parents' influence.

"I have five great staff that work together really well," she said.

"Without them I don't believe I'd have a successful business."

This year Ms O'Grady won the Observer/Westpac 2012 Best in Business Awards for the fashion, jewellery, accessories category.

The win was the third in a row for the business.

Ms O'Grady said she owes much of her achievements to listening and learning from her parents.Features compact laser marker equipment for production line integration with workpiece.

"Because of my parents, I wouldn't be where I am today," she said.

Originally from Mundubbera, Queensland Ms O'Grady's journey was quite amazing. Many factors led her to Calliope where her and her family have lived for 13 years.

Her first job in Calliope was at a hairdressing salon, which Ms O'Grady soon purchased.

After the hair business, Ms O'Grady was looking for another venture.

"I just had the urge to work for myself," she said.

Ms O'Grady said she loves her business and the sense of achievement it gives her.

"I just love customer service and coming to work every day," the owner said.

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