‘We’re prepared to work long hours in business, as long as we can be on our land’ (Participant A13).Â
‘Success means having my family support and my cultural pride’ (Participant A28). Â
‘Good family values are linked to education and the success of my business’ (Participant A42). Â
‘You as an individual can succeed, and your community comes with you’ (Participant A17).Â
These conversations illustrate connections between small business and wider social functions within Aboriginal communities. Connections between and within small business are daily experiences for these owners and or managers. Notice the linkages? They connect to land, culture, success, values, family and community. The small business is connected to society; it does not operate in isolation. ...
Anderson, L., van Klinken, R. D., and Shepherd, D. (2008). Aerially surveying Mesquite (Prosopis spp.) in the Pilbara. In: 'A Climate of Change in the Rangelands. Proceedings of the 15th Australian Rangeland Society Biennial Conference'. (Ed. D. Orr) 4 pages. (Australian Rangeland Society: Australia).
Full-text publications from the Australian Rangelands Society (ARS) Biennial Conference Proceedings (1997-), Rangeland Journal (ARS/CSIRO; 1976-), plus videos and other resources about the rangelands of Australia.