The Growth Compass Pathway is a structured small business support program designed to help local businesses build clarity, strengthen operations, and grow sustainably.

It combines practical workshops, guided learning, and ongoing support to help business owners move from reactive decision-making to clear, strategic action.

The program is designed to deliver tangible, measurable outcomes, including:

• increased business confidence and capability
• improved financial awareness and planning
• stronger local marketing and visibility
• clearer business direction and decision-making
• increased collaboration between local businesses

We also provide structured feedback and reporting to help demonstrate:

• participation rates
• engagement levels
• key areas of improvement
• business sentiment and confidence shifts

The program is designed for:

• small and micro business owners
  • early-stage and established businesses
  • sole traders and family businesses
  • regional and mainstreet-based operators

It is particularly effective for businesses that are:

• feeling overwhelmed or stretched
  • lacking clear direction
  • looking to improve systems, marketing, or financial confidence

The Growth Compass Pathway is delivered through a blended approach:

• online learning modules
• live group sessions and knowledge boosts
• in-person workshops or roadshows (for community growth & regional impact partners)
• practical tools, templates, and resources
• optional discounted mentoring and follow-up support

This allows flexibility while maintaining consistency in delivery and outcomes.

The program typically includes:

• a short-format masterclass
• 12 months' structured support via online course content + monthly live webinars with coaching
• optional ongoing access to resources and community

This ensures both immediate impact and longer-term behaviour change.

The Growth Compass Pathway is:

• practical, not theoretical
• structured, but flexible
• designed specifically for small and regional businesses
• focused on implementation, not just learning

It integrates six core areas of business:

Brand Identity
Financial Savvy
Marketing Strategies
Leadership & Teams
Systems & The Way We Work
Reflect, Evolve & Scale

This ensures a holistic approach to business growth.

We use a simple but effective evaluation framework:

• pre-program self-assessment (baseline confidence and capability)
• mid-program check-ins
• post-program reflection and outcomes
• quarterly follow-up reporting

This provides partners with clear, reportable insights into impact and progress.

Yes.

The program is designed to be locally relevant and adaptable, including:

• tailoring examples for masterclasses to local industries
• incorporating regional challenges and opportunities
• aligning with council or industry priorities
• including local guest speakers or business case studies

This ensures strong engagement and practical relevance.

We aim to keep delivery simple and supported.

Typically, partners assist with:

• promotion to local businesses
• venue coordination (if in-person)
• local stakeholder engagement

We manage:

• program delivery
• content and facilitation
• participant experience
• reporting and feedback

Yes.

The program is designed to support businesses at different stages by focusing on:

• foundational skills for newer businesses (Explorer Level)
• refinement and optimisation for established businesses (Navigator & Wayfinder Levels)

Participants apply the same frameworks at their own level.