Amanda Gibbon launched Learner and Beyond in 2012 so that people living in rural areas could access driving lessons close to home. Amanda considers herself a "mature-age" business owner and previously relied on traditional advertising. With the help of Rural Business Connections, Amanda has gained confidence using social media to find a new audience.

This article was published in OAK Magazine Issue 11. Narrated by Erin Auld.

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