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IN BUSINESS
donna grieves
DIRECTOR / BUSINESS OWNER | DIGITAL BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY
Digital Business Technology (DBT) opened its doors in June 2000 and what an amazing 13 years it’s been, with highlights including taking out a National Canon Dealer of the Year Award and moving to a new location on Charters Towers Road in 2010. “Being involved in the entire design and building of DBT’s new premises made it even more special,” says Donna, who sits on the Canon Board of Business Partners Australia representing Queensland. DBT doesn’t just sell office machines, they help companies find the most productive and efficient way to produce documents, transfer information and store that data. “We help companies implement strategies from brilliant colour printing devices to electronic document management systems that can store your company’s entire document library,” Donna says. As authorised dealers for Canon and Kyocera in Townsville, DBT’s goal is to improve your businesses processes, thereby reducing costs. “The brand we represent enables us to keep moving forward. As the evolution of a technology-based business evolves, the paperless office may just become a reality,” Donna says. “It’s exciting to be a part of that. We also have our own in-house finance company to assist clients.”
Donna credits her business partner Colin for teaching her “almost everything” she knows about the industry. “His wealth of knowledge is priceless,” Donna says. “We have always worked extremely well together and we’re very lucky to also have a terrific team of staff, dedicated to their roles. “As a business owner you’re only as good as the people you have around you.” As the business has grown, so have the stress levels and grey hair, Donna jokes, adding that her key to success is staying focused, controlling the work practices and remaining positive. “Every year for the past decade or so I’ve challenged myself to learn a new skill. This has led to the most amazing experiences, some of which include learning photography, studying Italian (over many glasses of vino rosso) and my next goal is to obtain my pilot’s licence,” Donna says. Donna also recently competed in the Kokoda Challenge on the Gold Coast, which is hailed as Australia’s toughest endurance event. A gruelling, cross country, four-person team event held over 96km with a time limit for completion of 39 hours. “Unfortunately I sustained a knee injury at the 49km mark but I’m going back next year to do it again,” Donna says.
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