‘Shop local’ has been the message for Aussies over the last few months, with the COVID-19 crisis bearing a huge financial impact for many small businesses.

For rural businesses, the strain is even greater with drought and the climate crisis creating further difficulties in staying financially afloat.

Grace Brennan, founder of the ‘Buy From The Bush’ initiviate, joined John Stanley earlier this year to discuss this project that celebrates and encourages big-city consumer’s to shop rural.

‘Buy From The Bush’ has now launched an online marketplace, helping shine a spotlight on companies that need it most and comes just in time for the Christmas period.

Grace Brennan joins John Stanley to give an update on this extraordinary venture and to discuss how social media can be used as a tool for both small business survival and success.

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