Real Business Conversation
& Activation EventsÂ
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
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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.
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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.
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Both are genuine entry points into a bigger, structured journey - not one-off events that end when the morning does.
upcoming events
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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 |
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what people say after a session
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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
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:
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âś“ Guided discussion around a core business challenge
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✓ Practical frameworks participants can use immediately
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✓ Real examples from regional and small business contexts
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✓ Time to reflect, ask questions and apply learning
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✓ Clear next steps and local pathway connections
MASTERCLASS FORMAT
 3 HOUR DEEP-DIVE into:Â
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Topic Overview
Topic Deep Dive & Expert Insights
Interactive Activity &/or Guided Worksheet Â
 Group Coaching
Q+A
Action Plan & Takeaways Â
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Includes Compass Guide Attendance, + Topic WorkbookÂ
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:Â
 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 SenseÂ
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
+Â Regional business groups, local councils, co-working spaces
+Â Freelancers + Independent Contractors
+Â Established businesses + startups
+ Tourism, Agricultural & Food Producers
who we partner with
We regularly collaborate with:
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Regional Development Australia
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Councils
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Startup and innovation hubs
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Workforce and self-employment programs
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Place-based initiatives and community organisations
Delivery is flexible and designed to integrate into existing regional activity.
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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 Usco-facilitated by compass guides
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Local Legends | Brain Power | Better Together
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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.
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
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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