As the current financial year comes to an end, councils across Tasmania are upping their rates, leaving residents and business owners struggling to balance the books.
The business was delicately balancing staying afloat while trying to keep services affordable for its clients.
"It's so important because as much as we've got to put the prices up, people don't have the money to necessarily spend and getting your hair done isn't always the first priority when everything's going up and people don't have extra money to pamper themselves."Power bills for Tasmanian small businesses and households will increase by 9.51 per cent from July, a rise of $200 a year on the average bill.
Glenorchy mayor Bec Thomas says penalties for later payments have been eased in recognition of the tough times.
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