About Your Business Compass

Small businesses don’t fail because people don’t care.

They struggle because they’re overwhelmed, stretched thin and unsure what to focus on next.

Your Business Compass exists to change that.

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We provide structured, practical support for small and micro business owners — particularly regional and community-minded entrepreneurs — who want to build something sustainable.

Not bigger for the sake of it.

Better. Clearer. Stronger.

our philosophy

When small businesses thrive, communities grow stronger.

Main streets stay alive.
Jobs stay local.
Families stay supported.

But burnout is real.

Financial pressure is real.

Decision fatigue is real.

Your Business Compass is designed to give business owners:

Regional Expertise, Global Perspective

We understand the unique challenges faced by community-led businesses - particularly in regional areas and offer solutions grounded in local expertise with global insights.

Collaborative Learning, Shared Lessons

Through access to our Compass Guides and topic specialists, we bring together experts to deliver specialised knowledge and support across various business fields.

Empowerment Through Education

Our diverse range of courses, workshops, and mentorship programs are designed to equip business owners with the skills necessary to navigate their business journey confidently.

Stories, Connection and Learning

Sharing stories, connecting and learning from others is vital to our community. Tune into our blogs and podcast episodes for inspiring stories and valuable lessons from fellow entrepreneurs.

This is not a hype-based program.

It’s a framework.

Shelley Cox, small business mentor Your Business Compass

Meet Shelley

Shelley Cox is the founder of Your Business Compass and a small business mentor with over 20+ years of experience across startups, operations, retail, regional enterprise and leadership.

Her background includes:
> Founder of Workspace Barossa (coworking hub)

> Founder of Makers & Merchants Barossa (retail collective)

> Recognised in Inside Small Business Top 50 Leaders (2021)

> Vice Chair & Chair of Barossa Wine Show

> 20 year Qualified Winemaker

> Graduate of Leading Teams High Performance Leadership Program (2019)

> Speaker at the 2024 Mainstreet SA State Conference

> Facilitator of full-day regional workshops across Barossa, Clare Valley and Port Augusta in South Australia

She has experienced growth.
She has experienced failure.
She has experienced financial pressure, pivots and rebuilding.

Your Business Compass was built from those lessons.

Shelley believes structure builds confidence.

And confidence builds sustainable businesses + thriving communities.

our ecosystem

Your Business Compass supports business owners through:

✓ Free resources - Your Business Strategy Guidebook

✓ 5-Day Compass Sprint

✓ Online Course (12-month framework access)

✓ Monthly Knowledge Boosts with Group Coaching

✓ Mentoring with Compass Guides
Guided Intake programs (Jan & July)

Every layer is designed to build on the last.

Compass Guides

Our Compass Guides are experienced practitioners — consultants, marketers, financial experts and operators — who bring practical insight into:

Marketing
Finance
Systems
Leadership
Retail realities
Regional business pressures

We believe small business owners shouldn’t feel alone.

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Who We Work With

We support:
✓ Regional and rural business owners
✓ Mainstreet retailers
✓ Service-based consultants
✓ Community-driven entrepreneurs
✓ Small teams and solo operators
✓ Business owners seeking structure and clarity

If you value practical strategy and sustainability — you’re in the right place.

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our commitment

We will never:

✕ Overpromise

✕ Sell hype

✕ Push unrealistic growth narratives

We will:

✓ Provide clear frameworks

✓ Offer practical guidance

✓ Support steady, sustainable progress

✓ Encourage community and collaboration

Start with Clarity.

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