Susan Williams is the founder of award-winning business The Finishing Touch.
From modest beginnings 16 years ago, The Finishing Touch now employs more than two hundred casual staff nationally, and has a franchise in New Zealand. It has been independently recognised with more than 20 major industry and government awards.
In this video interview we discuss:
Enjoy this interview with Susan Williams.
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