Small Business Speaker + Facilitator
Sustainable Growth for Community-Minded Businesses
When small businesses struggle, communities feel it.
Retailers close.
Main streets empty.
Entrepreneurs burn out.
Local employment suffers.
Shelley Cox speaks and facilitates on sustainable small business growth — helping owners move from reactive survival to structured progress.
Because strong businesses build strong regions.
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why this work matters
When small businesses thrive, communities grow stronger.
Small businesses are not just economic units.
Small Business Owners are also:
- Employers
- Community anchors
- Sponsors
- Innovators
- Local leaders
But too often, small biz owners are:
- Operating in isolation.
- Busy.
- Reactive.
- Overextended.
Shelley's work focuses on one powerful shift:
From chaos → to clarity.
From hustle → to structure.
From burnout → to sustainability.
Shelley's message is practical, grounded and deeply aligned with regional and community-led ecosystems.
speaking topics
Shelley delivers keynotes, panels, editorials, podcasts and facilitated workshops across:
> Sustainable Small Business Strategy
Moving from reactive survival to structured growth.
> Financial Confidence for Small Business Owners
Demystifying revenue, pricing and stability.
> Marketing Without Burnout
Choosing focused visibility over scattered effort.
> Systems & The Way We Work
Designing businesses that support life — not exhaust it.
> Building Stronger Main Streets & Regional Ecosystems
Why small business health directly impacts community resilience.
> Leadership in Micro & Regional Businesses
Confidence, decision-making and boundaries in small teams.
Topics can be tailored to conference themes, workforce development priorities or regional strategy.
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workshop + facilitation style
Shelley is not a hype speaker.
Her sessions are:
• Practical
• Structured
• Discussion-led
• Outcome-focused
Participants leave with:
• Clear direction
• Defined next steps
• Reduced overwhelm
• A realistic action plan
Her facilitation approach blends lived business experience with systems thinking and regional insight.
Who Books Shelley
- Regional Development Australia
- Councils & Local Government
- Mainstreet & Business Associations
- Workforce & Employment Networks
- Startup Ecosystems
- Small Business Conferences
- Industry Events
- Webinar remote events
Sessions can range from:
• 30-minute keynotes
• 60–90 minute masterclasses
• Half-day workshops
• Full-day facilitated intensives
Media, Podcast + Written Work
Shelley is available for:
Podcast interviews
Panel discussions
Industry publications
Guest articles
Commentary on small business sustainability
Her podcast (previously named The Regional Collective) features real conversations with small business owners navigating growth, pressure and community leadership.
experience + credentials
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Founder, Your Business Compass
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20 Year Qualified Winemaker
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Awarded Inside Small Business Top 50 Leaders (2021)
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Published works Inside Small Business
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Published blogs + created curriculum and templates used in Your Business Compass
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Mainstreet SA State Conference Speaker (2024)
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Delivered full-day regional workshops (Barossa, Clare Valley, Port Augusta)
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10 year Vice & Chair, Barossa Wine Show (Leadership roles)
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Completed Leading Teams High
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Performance Leadership Program (2019)
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29+ years across operations, startups & leadership
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Host of The Regional Collective Podcast (15+ small business conversations)
Shelley’s credibility comes from doing the work — not just talking about it.
Investment + Booking
All speaking and facilitation engagements are paid professional bookings.
Fees are tailored based on:
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Event type
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Duration
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Travel requirements (Internation & Domestic)
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Preparation & customisation
To enquire about availability and fees, please Submit a Booking Enquiry below.
A Final Note
Shelley does not speak to motivate for a moment.
She speaks to shift thinking long-term.
Because when business owners gain structure and clarity —
they don’t just grow revenue.
They strengthen communities.
