When mum-of-four Vanessa Challacombe started a passion project, little did she know it would grow to become a juggernaut.
Vanessa parlayed her knowledge of the agricultural indsutry and love for kids to develop Little Spurs and Co.
Established in 2021, the business is an Australian-owned award-winning country-wear label that provides dress shirts, polos, fishing shirts, caps and sunglasses to children, teenagers and adults.
Vanessa first thought of being an entrepreneur after she had her twin daughters, Saxby and Vienna.
“I wanted to get back into the workforce, but I didn’t want to be micro-managed or back working for other people,” Vanessa said.
“My partner and I wanted to have the freedom of taking holidays when we want and taking the business on the road with us.”
Based on their property in Capella, the rural clothing business is an online shopping retailer that does pop-up shops across Central Queensland.
Recently, the group has expanded from being a national brand to now an international one.
“It is very exciting,” Vanessa said.
In preparation for Beef2024, the business had an enormous clothing release exclusive to the event.
“This took me six months of planning and designing,” Vanessa said.
“We had a massive photoshoot that was released mid-August 2023.
“The feedback I have received has been amazing and I am very proud of my business.”
This being her first time at Beef2024, Vanessa said many wholesalers have approached her.
“I love Beef Australia, it’s definitely my type of crowd,” she said.
“While at Beef2024 I have been contacted by many wholesalers who want to do business with me.
“I am excited to see where this leads me and Little Spurs and Co.”
