Home-grown is the motto at the Sharp Electronics Group.
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The locally-owned business has been operating in Newcastle, the Hunter Valley and Central Coast for more than 40 years. Like all good ideas, this one started as a chat over drinks at the local pub/club.
The business began as an electronic calculator store, but has since grown to employ more than 60 people across five divisions.
It was a case of ‘living on the smell of an oily rag’ in the early days, but now the business has a thriving customer base.
Employees are encouraged to embrace new technologies while maintaining a home-grown customer service.
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The series 20/20: Looking Back, Moving Forward has been produced by creative agency Out Of The Square Media in partnership with the Newcastle Herald. The initiative highlights the success of veteran Hunter businesses. Read more here.
