More time and more money for business owners

Manage and improve your business

Practical Advice  |  Videos and Tools   |   Expense Savings   |   Business Training

Saving business owners time and money

Manage and improve your business

Practical Advice  |  Videos and Tools   |   Expense Savings   |   Business Training

Practical, sensible and confidential advice at your fingertips

Being a business owner can be isolating. Don’t try to be an expert in everything – save time (and costly mistakes) by booking a call with an experienced coach or send a question and get practical advice.

The advice from our coaches cover the ‘Big 5’ areas identified as being mission-critical for any small business.

Our coaches have experience in starting, operating, selling and closing small businesses. The team have themselves have hired employees, borrowed business loans, leased business premises and dealt with the daily challenges of being in business. Over the last 10 years, they have also served small business owners as advisors, coaches and mentors.

Marketing

Activities to attract prospects (potential customers) and build brand loyalty.

Sales

Converting prospects into customers who provide revenue for the business.

Fulfilment

The delivery of the products/services purchased by the customer.

Relationship Management

The activities to encourage customers to keep buying off you, increase their spend with you, and refer other prospects.

Operations

The processes involved in: employing people; managing infrastructure, fixed assets, inventory and IT; managing finances/insurances/taxes/contracts; managing risks.

Meet our coaches

Robbie Carter

Robbie Carter

Bill Lang

Bill Lang

Liz Grant

Rob Hartnett

Rob Hartnett

Michael Kerr

Michael Kerr

Hannah Gibbon

Hannah Gibbon

Darren Bourke

Jen Quirk

Jen Quirk

Expert videos and business tools

Build your business knowledge with videos & templates prepared by industry experts. Apply what you have learned to your own business using simple tools and guidance.

The resources and business tools cover a range of challenges every business owner/manager faces.

Business planning and operations

Business planning & operations

Understand the critical elements of business planning and business operations management.

Attracting and retaining customers

Attracting & retaining customers

Discover practical and effective marketing and sales strategies you can adopt to attract and retain customers.

Managing cash flow and finance

Managing cash flow & finance

Explore strategies to help you measure, forecast and successfully manage cash flow in your business.

Leveraging digital technology and services

Leveraging digital technology & services

Learn how every area of business can be improved through the use of digital technologies.

Managing employees and suppliers

Managing employees & suppliers

Discover strategies to help you attract, develop and motivate employees to reach their full potential, and build strong relationships with contractors and suppliers.

Managing risks and legal requirements

Managing risks and legal requirements

Identify and understand the main risks and legal requirements your business may face.

Personal development

Personal development

Improve your ability to prioritise, learn and deliver high-quality work.

Save time with advice and resources at your fingertips

Save money on business expenses with great offers

Save time and over $5,000 of savings on business expenses in key business areas.

Digital, IT and Website

Finance and Insurance

Human Resources

Marketing and Advertising

Training and Coaching

Dell Technologies
Possibl
Exvos
BLD ACDMY
Solutions 2
Discernable®
Mark Carter – GLOW International
HR Central
MBS Insurance
Profile For Media
Spinifex
Ticker
Web Force 5
Small Business Australia
Full Circle Feedback

Business Training Webinars

Unlock your business potential with our engaging business training webinars.

Led by seasoned business owners and coaches, our webinars offer practical and proven approaches to tackle pivotal issues every small business faces. Dive into interactive sessions with dedicated question-and-answer segments, ensuring personalized insights for your business challenges.

Whether you prefer real-time engagement or flexibility, our webinars are available to watch live or on-demand. As a member, you have the power to shape the content – request a business topic that matters to you. Join us on a journey of continuous learning and growth. Elevate your business game today!

Business Advantage - Monthly Webinar Training

Powered by Small Business Australia

Business Advantage provides savings, advice and knowhow to help businesses grow. We exist to help more Australian businesses survive, thrive and multiply.

Business Advantage supports and builds upon the work of Small Business Australia to improve the small business landscape.

Small Business Australia’s mission is to build a thriving small business sector that provides financial security for those working in small businesses and continues to support vibrant local communities for all Australians. To achieve this mission, Small Business Australia provides resources, tools and advocacy support to thousands of people in the small business sector. Much of this is free; however many businesses have specific or complex needs that require tailored guidance.

Business Advantage is the natural evolution of Small Business Australia’s mission. We provide practical, sensible and confidential advice for businesses, when you need it, supported by regular training and events; you can also access a library of tools and resources on-demand to help build your skills and knowledge. Underpinning this is the ability to enjoy significant savings of time, stress and money.

The advice component of Business Advantage – where directors and owners can get their questions answered by subject matter experts – is delivered by Small Business Australia’s experienced coaching panel.

Small Business Australia conducts regular member research to determine the biggest issues holding most businesses back; BusinessAdvantage uses this intelligence to tailor training and events to ensure they directly address the ever-evolving needs of businesses.

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