The Year 9/10 ‘So you want to own your own business’ Commerce elective is designed so students can learn about businesses, entrepreneurs or individuals who have been successful in the commercial world. They are also looking at local business models developed by our local people including ex Timboon P-12 student, Darcy McGlade, who created Diamer Corp. Students learnt that Darcy started his venture as a student working on farm jobs and selling horse pooh to buy his first printing machine and that the business was originally run from his bedroom. Diamer Signs was a full-time operation when Darcy finished school and he stressed the importance of working hard when given the opportunity. He reiterated that the right attitude was the most important trait, having a strong sense of purpose and being prepared to sacrifice to achieve what you want. Darcy described the development of Diamer Signs which specializes in everything from large scale signage for vehicles and shop fronts, to stickers, canvas prints, the wrapping of trucks and trailers and 3 dimension illuminated signs. He outlined the evolution of Diamer Corp, the development of his business model and the potential he sees in businesses in our area that will include Diamer Logistics, a transport and warehousing operation, Diamer Industries, a product development arm, Diamer Bioproducts that will use renewable fuels, alternative energy sources and Diamerville that will evolve into property development. He is most proud of the Coastal Marine Search and Rescue Training map book he developed with Ross Powell which uses geographical co-ordinates and local place names to help easily direct emergency services to incidents and has already saved lives. His parting advice to the students; do it today, do your research, do what you are passionate about, don’t go into business to make money and be diverse in your skills. Thanks Darcy. Comments are closed.
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