Using skills he acquired in Scotland, in 1878, at the age of 19, Macpherson set up a confectionery manufacturing operation in the bathroom of the family home. He made confectionery on Mondays to Thursdays and sold them around Melbourne on Fridays and Saturdays.
In 1878, at age 19, Macpherson acquired confectionery manufacturing skills in Scotland and established a confectionery operation within his family home's bathroom. He produced sweets on Mondays to Thursdays and sold them around Melbourne on Fridays and Saturdays.