Alison Gathercole proves that neither Obs nor entrepreneurship is the preserve of the youth. At age seventy, she opened a new business at the Gateway to Obs centre where Lower Main meets Main Road.
Alison worked as a bookkeeper for many years, and decided to start the new venture when she completed a nail technician course. This led her to team up with three fellow course-goers and start Alison’s Nail Boutique.
She had to fight her family's concern and disapproval, but at the recent launch, her son Michael Gathercole, expressed his pride in her achievement. "I am also proud of myself, but don't tell anyone," Alison joked to ObsLife.
Although it has been a slow start to business, Alison says she is positive about the business picking up. Her salon offers acrylic or gel nail enhancements, manicures, pedicures, waxing, eyebrows and lashes, massages and facial treatments.
Call 021 447 1181 to book an appointment.
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