YOUR BUSINESS COMPASS
Small Business Strategy, Structure & Support
A practical framework for small, micro and regional business owners who want clarity, sustainability and confident growth.
who this is forÂ
Built for community-focused small business owners
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 You might be here because:
✓ You’re busy but unsure if you're building the right thing
âś“Â Revenue feels inconsistent
âś“Â Marketing feels reactive
âś“Â Systems feel messy
✓ You care about your community and don’t want to burn out
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You don’t need more noise.
You need structure.
a clear path forward
We've simplified everything...
Reset + Reflect
Download the Small Business Strategy Guidebook.
Step back. Clarify. Reconnect.
Build Momentum
The 5-Day Compass Sprint
A practical reset to translate clarity into action.
Build Proper Structure
A complete small business framework with 12 months access and monthly group coaching.
Get Personal Support
Mentoring with Compass Guides - add in a session anytime you need. Or join our Guided Intake (Jan + Jul)
this isn't hype. it's structure.Â
Most small business advice tells you to do more.
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We help you:
âś“ Clarify what matters
âś“ Simplify your offers
âś“Â Strengthen your financial focus
âś“Â Choose the right marketing
âś“Â Design sustainable systems
âś“Â Build a business that supports your life
Built around six core areas:
1 • Brand Identity
2 •  Financial Savvy
3 •  Marketing Strategies
4 •  Leadership + Teams
5 •  The Way You Work (Systems)
6 •  Reflect, Evolve + Scale
This is a framework — not a trend.
about shelleyÂ
Founded by Shelley Cox
Small business mentor.
Wine industry leader.
Community builder.
With nearly three decades in winemaking, operations, startups and leadership — and experience across regional business ecosystems — Shelley created Your Business Compass to bring calm, structured clarity to small business owners who care deeply about what they’re building.
This isn’t theory.
It’s experience-led, practical support.
Partner with Us
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What we've been up to:
Mainstreet SA
2025 & 2026 | Mainstreet SA Committee Member
September 2024 - Mainstreet SA State Conference Speaker
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South Australia
Business Port Augusta
September 2025 - Full-Day Regional Business Workshop + Finance Masterclass with Johan Czanik - Your Number Man
Port Augusta, South Australia
Inside Small Business
July 2025 - Featured Article: When passion isn't enough to save your business
2021 - Awarded one of Inside Small Business Top 50 Leaders
Gleeson Collective
September 2025 - Full-Day Regional Business Workshop
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Clare Valley, South Australia
Podcast Conversations
15+ Podcast Conversations with Small Business Owners, including:
Chris Sands, Totally Locally (UK)
David West, Premier Retail Marketing (AUS)
Angela Pickett, Angela Pickett Copywriter (AUS)
Katharine Crane, Crane Creative (AUS)
don't do business aloneÂ
If you prefer steady encouragement over intensity:
Your Weekly Circular offers:
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âś“Â Weekly strategic emails
âś“Â Â Monthly Knowledge Boost live coaching sessions
âś“Â Online Knowledge Hub - for all your resources
âś“Â Â Practical insights from experienced Compass Guides
Subscribe to Your Weekly Circularstart where you are
You don’t need to decide everything today.
Just take the next right step.
We'll meet you where you are.
Reset + Reflect
Download the Small Business Strategy Guidebook.
Step back. Clarify. Reconnect.
Build Momentum
The 5-Day Compass Sprint
A practical reset to translate clarity into action.
Build Proper Structure
A complete small business framework with 12 months access and monthly group coaching.
