Temple Direct

When Chris Hoyne found himself unemployed after a company restructure, he decided to use the 5 years' experience he had gained in the Hand Woven Rug Industry to good use and establish his own business.

However after being involved in another small business many years ago, where crucial business lessons were learnt by trial and error, Chris was hesitant to just pick up where he left off, and decided to investigate if his business idea was really viable.

"The problem with many small businesses is that they find themselves with a product before they find out whether there is even a potential market. This is a huge mistake as they are often left wondering why no one is interested."

For Chris, his past experience gave him valuable insight into the Industry and his potential clients but the process of running a small business efficiently was where he doubted himself.

By completing the NEIS Program, Chris was able to identify the classical mistakes he had made in his previous business as well as consolidate his thinking on his new business idea.

The biggest benefit Chris received from the NEIS program was the understanding of small business Budgeting and Planning processes as well as the importance of Market Research. Chris also found the mentoring service offered by the NEIS Program to be advantageous.

"In small business you have to have excellent self-discipline. The mentoring and monitoring systems provided by NEIS helped establish this discipline. Knowing that you were reporting to a mentor on a quarterly basis and having someone review your business activities meant you were motivated to grow and succeed. Having a mentor also forced you to justify your thinking as well as providing you with someone to bounce your ideas off." - Chris Hoyne

Temple Direct offers a mobile consultancy service supplying hand knotted rugs imported from overseas and the Eastern States. Servicing his clients similar to an Interior Designer, Chris recommends and provides samples of speciality hand knotted rugs to suit individual decor.

Having established a strong network of suppliers and customers, Temple Direct is fast becoming a renowned business to purchase unique, quality carpets and rugs.