Real Business Conversation

& Activation Events 

Real conversations. Practical workshops.

The first steps of the Growth Compass Pathway - happening now in small business communities across South Australia.

two ways to start


 

Your Real Business Conversation


âś“ A quarterly breakfast built for honest discussion, not another presentation.

✓ Space to stop, reflect, and connect with other local business owners facing the same things you are.

 

Grow Your Brand Locally

✓ A hands-on, 3-hour Activation Workshop.

✓ Five practical ways to grow your brand locally

âś“ A Discussion Panel of real local business owners, and your own Local Growth Action Plan to walk out with.

 

Both are genuine entry points into a bigger, structured journey - not one-off events that end when the morning does.

upcoming events


 

Grow Your Brand Locally

A 3-hour hands-on workshop, plus a panel of local business owners on how to sell without feeling like a salesperson. | NURIOOTPA, THE VINE INN |

Book Now - $50 inc GST

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Small Business fundamentals workshop
Small Business fundamentals workshop
Small Business fundamentals workshop
Small Business fundamentals workshop
Small Business fundamentals workshop

what people say after a session


 

Billie-Jo Kies, Barossa Helicopters and Norm's Farm Accomodation
Cassie Fuller
Gleeson Collective

"I found today really useful. It was a good reminder to check in on your business. There were some really good take-home strategies - some we can implement immediately and some longer term things that we can 'pull out' the workbook at some time and implement them later. So yes, very useful for my business."

CLARE VALLEY, FEB 2025

Catherine Summers, mixed media artist, FibreBirdStudio
Catherine Summers
Fibrebird Studio

"I've had a great day here, with Shelley and her team - very informative. I'm going to go home and implement 3/4 of it - because I'm not ready for the other quarter! So watch this space!"

BAROSSA, NOV 2024

Cath Davies, Robbers Dog Distillery, Mt Pleasant
Cath Davies 
Robbers Dog Distillery

"Highlights: our business needs more delegation, we need some key help in areas of marketing and finance. Everything's been really friendly, really informative - great networking, great atmosphere and I've learnt a hell of a lot today!"

BAROSSA, NOV 2024

Billie-Jo Kies, Barossa Helicopters and Norm's Farm Accomodation
Kat Crane
Crane Creative (Guide)

"We've had businesses that were established as well as start-ups, which I think was a really great way of everyone working together and sharing thier knowledge, without the overwhelm.  And also giving them some really great tips to implement straight away within their businesses - and hopefully we get to see what they do, and how they implement them in the near future!"

CLARE VALLEY, FEB 2025


how the sessions work

EACH 3-HOUR MASTERCLASS INCLUDES:

 

âś“ Guided discussion around a core business challenge

 

✓ Practical frameworks participants can use immediately

 

✓ Real examples from regional and small business contexts

 

✓ Time to reflect, ask questions and apply learning

 

✓ Clear next steps and local pathway connections

MASTERCLASS FORMAT

 3 HOUR DEEP-DIVE into: 

 

Topic Overview

Topic Deep Dive & Expert Insights

Interactive Activity &/or Guided Worksheet  

 Group Coaching

Q+A

Action Plan & Takeaways  

 

Includes Compass Guide Attendance, + Topic Workbook 

Participants leave with:

âś“ clarity about what matters next

✓  practical actions they can take immediately

✓  increased confidence to move forward

✓  connection to relevant local support

 MASTERCLASS TOPICS AVAILABLE: 

 Business Clarity & Direction

Helping business owners identify what to focus on next — and what can wait.

 Financial Confidence

Cash flow, pricing and decision-making without overwhelm.

Marketing that Makes Sense 

Cutting through noise to focus on what actually works.

Leadership, Capability + Boundaries

Running a business without burning out.

The Way We Work

Simple systems, using AI, sustainable workload and operational clarity.

Reflect, Reset + Plan Forward

Turning reflection into a realistic 30–90 day plan.

why this model works:

✔ Designed for people balancing multiple roles

✔ Short, accessible delivery format

✔ High engagement and participation

✔ Complements existing workforce, self-employment and business support programs

✔ Reduces fragmentation by aligning with local services and pathways

who It’s perfect for:

+ Local cafés, wineries, breweries & distilleries

+ Retail + e-commerce, artisans & makers

+ Regional business groups, local councils, co-working spaces

+ Freelancers + Independent Contractors

+ Established businesses + startups

+ Tourism, Agricultural & Food Producers


who we partner with

We regularly collaborate with:
  • Regional Development Australia
  • Councils
  • Startup and innovation hubs
  • Workforce and self-employment programs
  • Place-based initiatives and community organisations
Delivery is flexible and designed to integrate into existing regional activity.

 

let’s talk

If you’re looking to deliver meaningful, place-based business support in your region,

we’d love to explore how we can work together.

Learn More - Partner with Us

co-facilitated by compass guides

 

Local Legends  |  Brain Power  | Better Together

 

Each masterclass is delivered by:
Shelley Cox, Founder of Your Business Compass
One additional Compass Guide, selected based on topic and participant needs


Compass Guides are experienced practitioners across marketing, finance, operations, leadership and wellbeing — ensuring participants receive relevant, grounded support, not generic advice.

Kat Crane - Crane Creative

DIGITAL MARKETING

STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT

SOCIAL MEDIA EXPERTISE

 

Angela Pickett - Copywriter

WEBSITE COPY & CONTENT

SALES PAGE WRITING

AWARDS & GRANT WRITING

Johan Czanik - Your Number Man

FINANCIAL CLARITY

CASH FLOW MANAGEMENT

PROFITABILITY STRATEGIES

Penelope Dodd - Business Coach

PURPOSE-DRIVEN GOAL SETTING

HOLISTIC STRATEGY

MENTORSHIP

Shelley Cox - Your Business Compass

BUSINESS COACHING

OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCIES

MENTORSHIP

 

Lydia Kalleske - For Abel Photography

STORYTELLING

BUSINESS PHOTOGRAPHY

LIFESTYLE + LUXE EXPERIENCES PHOTOGRAPHER

Laura Mudge - Smudge Copywriting

E-COMMERCE SPECIALIST

COPYWRITING EXPERTISE

BUSINESS + SUSTAINABILITY INSIGHT

Bec Retz - Bec Alison Marketing

SMALL BUSINESS MARKETING

STRATEGIC SALES GROWTH

SOLO + SERVICE-BASED ENTREPRENEURS

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