Stronger Businesses.
Stronger Communities.
Stronger Economies.
A structured business capability program for councils, economic development teams and industry bodies — designed to strengthen local businesses at scale and deliver measurable outcomes you can report on.
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WHY THIS MATTERS
When small businesses struggle, communities feel it.
Main streets lose energy. Retailers close.
Business owners burn out. Local employment suffers.
Most business support programs offer one-off workshops or short bursts of activity.
Real change comes from building capability over time — with a structured framework, practical tools, and ongoing support. The Growth Compass Pathway was designed to provide that foundation. A repeatable model that moves business owners from reactive survival to structured, sustainable growth.
HOW IT WORKS
A council or industry body sponsors a cohort of local businesses.
Participating businesses join a 12-month structured program.
You get the outcomes, the data, and the community impact — without the delivery burden.
Businesses Receive
✓ 12 months' access to the online learning pathway
✓ 12 monthly live Knowledge Boost sessions + replays
✓ Practical tools, templates and resources
✓ Structured learning across 6 core business areas
✓ Optional in-person local activation sessions
Councils / Partners Receive
✓ A turnkey, managed program — we handle delivery
✓ Quarterly insights and capability reporting
✓ Pre and post program confidence measures
✓ Participation and engagement data
✓ Evidence of community investment and impact
PARTICIPANT VALUE
Each business receives over $2,200 in program value
Here's what a participating business owner accesses through a council-sponsored cohort:
✓ Your Business Compass online course (12 months' access)
✓ 12 x Monthly Knowledge Boost group coaching live sessions
✓ Tools, resources & templates
✓ Group coaching & support via Local Activation Sessions
A small participant contribution ($50 inc. GST) is charged to ensure commitment and improve completion rates.
PARTNERSHIP OPTIONS
Three models to suit your community's size and priorities
All programs are tailored to your region. Pricing below is indicative — final investment is confirmed at your discovery conversation.
Pilot Foundation Partner
From $5,000+gst
Supporting 20 businesses
Community Growth Partner
From $10,000+gst
Supporting 40 businesses
Regional Impact Partner
From $20,000+gst
Supporting 80+ businesses
LOCAL ACTIVATION
From learning to local action
Most programs stop at education.
The Growth Compass goes further.
In-person local activation sessions bring business owners together to apply what they've learned — creating real precinct energy, not just course completions.
Local Activation Session Topics
3 hr Masterclasses Delivered by Compass Guides.
Tailored to your community's priorities.
- 5 Ways to Grow Your Brand Locally
- Marketing Momentum for Launch
- Pricing for Profit
- Branding Identity + Collaboration
- Customer Engagement, Leadership, Systems + more
OUTCOMES YOU CAN REPORT ON
Measurable impact — not just participation numbers.
Quarterly insights reports give you clear evidence of investment that's easy to communicate to leadership, councillors or grant bodies.
✓ Number of businesses engaged by sector and location
✓ Completion and engagement rates
✓ Workshop attendance and resource uptake
✓ Pre and post program capability confidence scores
✓ Common challenges and emerging business needs
✓ Participant feedback and success stories
WHO THIS SUPPORTS
Built for the full fabric of your business community
Strong local economies are built on a diverse mix of businesses, industries, and community contributors.
Different business types face different challenges.
The Growth Compass uses a shared framework while delivering targeted insights relevant to each participant's context.
Small Business, Service & Micro Enterprises
Supporting independent business owners to build sustainable, profitable businesses
Includes service-based businesses, sole traders, market stall holders, and micro enterprises.
Creative & Cultural Industries
Turning creativity into viable enterprises
Helping creatives strengthen pricing, visibility, and sustainable income models.
Mainstreet & Local Retail
Strengthening vibrant town centres
Supporting retail and service businesses to increase visibility, foot traffic, and customer loyalty.
Visitor Economy
Maximising regional & local tourism opportunities
Helping businesses attract, engage, and convert visitors into long-term advocates.
Agriculture & Food-Based Businesses
Supporting producers to build sustainable, value-driven businesses
Regional economies are deeply connected to agriculture, food production, and land-based enterprises.
Community Leadership
Strengthening collaboration and local impact
Supporting business owners and leaders who contribute to broader community outcomes and partnerships.
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Get the full program guide — including partnership models, pricing, reporting examples, and how to present this to your leadership team. Tailored to your role.
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F.A.Q
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READY TO BUILD CAPABILITY IN YOUR BUSINESS COMMUNITY?
Whether you're supporting 20 businesses or 200, The Growth Compass can be tailored to your community's size, priorities and budget.
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