LET’S TALK BUSINESS - TONY THE MONTVILLE BARBER
- Ronalyn
- 3 hours ago
- 2 min read
This month for our Q&A profile, we chatted with Tony Bita, who runs the new Montville barber shop on Main Street, near the IGA. “No frills – just quality service at affordable prices.”
Where were you born and raised?
Innisfail, Northern Queensland
How long have you been a barber?
I’ve been a barber for 68 years. I started when I was eleven years old!
What made you choose Montville for your barber shop?
I have been visiting for years and love the peaceful atmosphere and the friendliness of the town, it made sense to open here and the community has been fantastic.
What does a 'typical' day entail for you?
I’m up early to train horses at Caloundra, which has been a love of mine for many years. The industry has changed since I started though, so I am working with my last horse and then I’ll stop. After I’ve trained the horses, I come to work at the Barber shop.
Do you have any funny or fascinating stories/anecdotes to share?
That would take up the whole newspaper! Maybe if you come for a haircut, I’ll share some …
What is the most useful advice you could give someone starting their own small business?
Keep your overheads low, excel at what you do, keep your services affordable, and treat others as you would like to be treated.
What do you like the most about Sunshine Coast Hinterland?
It’s a lovely area in all aspects, weather, outlook, services, people, beaches and hinterland.
What do you like to do in your spare time?
When I get it, I like to share a nice meal and a wine with good company.
Do you have a favourite quote which inspires you?
I don’t know about quotes, but we all have our needs and desires – we are all different – yet we all put our pants on one leg at a time – respect one another.
Tony the Montville Barber, Shop 8, 169-170 Main Street, Montville. Phone: 0405 496418 (text only please).
Monday – Friday, 10am-4pm, Saturday 9am-2pm cash only, no appointment necessary.
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