When the pandemic hit in March, Zoe Foster Blake was war-rooming the impact to her growing skincare business. Could she get supplies from China? How much money might she lose? Would she have to fire staff?
But the mood quickly shifted. The pandemic sparked a stampede for serums, face masks and cleansers as lockdowns triggered an investment in self-care.
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Julie-anne Sprague co-edits our Rich Lists and covers entrepreneurs, wealth creation and investments. A senior journalist in our newsroom, Julie-anne has covered politics, property, agribusiness, retail and stockmarkets in both the UK and Australia. Connect with Julie-anne on Twitter. Email Julie-anne at jsprague@afr.com
Michael Bailey writes on arts and culture, and edits Weekend Fin. He is a former editor of the Financial Review Rich List. He is based in Sydney. Connect with Michael on Twitter. Email Michael at m.bailey@nine.com.au
