Global Lift Hire co-owners Matthew Antonello and Phil Alabakis are still in high spirits, after their company was named among the finalists for the Wyndham Business Awards.
The two friends, aged 30 and 35 respectively, started their Werribee business, which provides scissor lifts and boom lifts for short- and long-term hire, in November last year.
Mr Antonello said that because their business was fairly new, they were surprised to be selected as a finalist in the trade services section of the awards.
Mr Antonello, who is an electrician, and Mr Alabakis, a mechanic, said going into a business together was “an easy decision” because they get along so well.
“Since we are a new business, any business that we get is really exciting,” Mr Antonello said.
“I also just enjoy seeing the different jobs which the lifts are used on.”
Mr Antonello and Mr Alabakis said they would encourage young people who wanted to set up their own businesses to have faith in themselves.
“If you’ve dreamt it, definitely give it a go,” Mr Antonello said.
The winners of the 2017 Wyndham Business Awards will be announced at a presentation event on Friday, August 25, at the Encore Events centre, Hoppers Crossing from 7pm.
Tickets: $100.53 per adult; $43.05 per child (aged 12 and under), includes meals and beverages.
To book go to: eventopia.com/event/Wyndham-Business-Awards-Presentation-Evening/345992
