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Maureen Shelley is an experienced writer, editor and digital strategist. Formerly a nationally syndicated journalist for News Corp (Australia), at TCC, Maureen focuses on digital content and feature campaigns. With masters’ degrees in law, business and social administration as well as a decade in business Maureen knows the theory, practice, pain and delights of small business.
Maureen is an international speaker, having presented on the technology of content marketing at the International Summit on Content Marketing, Salesforce World Tour, and Small Business Month. |
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Linden Regina lives & breathes Small Business. She was raised on a farm and understands the pressures of running a business, trying to meet all the obligations in a timely fashion, manage cash flow, pay the bills and raise a family.
Linden's ATO portfolio includes a broad knowledge across taxation and superannuation. She is committed to improving the small business client experience and build positive engagement by offering tailored and easily accessible educational information that will assist small businesses to understand and interact with the tax and super systems more effectively. |
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Jess Heppell is a designer & digital strategist who helps businesses get more sales online. After building her Instagram audience to over 35,000 followers Jess is now helping her clients do the same.
Find out more about Jess here: jessheppell.com.au |
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Tony has extensive experience working in brand, PR, advertising and design agencies with small-to-medium businesses right through to multi-national brands. He has started or owned several of his own businesses and invested in others so he understands the issues and challenges that entrepreneurs face in the initial incubator phases and the first few years including finding investors.
Tony has the ability to identify the pain points for any new business and knows how to minimise them, ensuring that they stay in good health throughout the early start-up stages. Tony looks for opportunities and welcomes the chance to discuss ideas, look to the future and help to identify the challenges that might lay ahead. In addition to his business experience, Tony holds a Graduate Diploma in Arts (Conflict Resolution), Diploma in Management (Media). To book Tony as your Business Advisor, Click HERE |
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Cilla has extensive knowledge in Xero and accounting for small business. With knowledge in running her own bookkeeping practice as a Sole Trader and in a Trust structure, with a business partner and engaging multiple staff, she understands the issues and challenges faced with businesses moving from shoebox accounting and spreadsheets to a cloud based system and more. Cilla has worked both in the public and private fields of accounting before finally settling into her own business. Cilla holds a Bachelors Degree in Accounting and is a member of the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers and is Xero Certified. Find out more about Sovereign Accounts here www.sovereignaccounts.com.au |
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Tony is a qualified accountant who has worked at the Australian Tax Office as a GST and New Business Advisor. He has been helping small businesses and has extensive experience with businesses specialising in: horticulture, creative publishing, retailing, and e-commerce over many years.
Tony knows the highs and lows of running a small business as well as the impact it can have on family members. He is keen to help you pull everything together and work out effective ways of organising and running your business. This includes help with: start-ups and business plans, cash flows, budgeting, costings, business exit plans, e-commerce, multi channel selling, inventory management, impacts of margins and discounts, bookkeeping and accounting. In addition to his small business experience, Tony holds a Bachelor of Financial Administration and is a Certified Practising Accountant. To book Tony as your Business Advisor, Click HERE |
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Madan Narayanamurthy runs a multi-service Digital Marketing Agency, Sprout Digital specialising in working with small business and sole-entrepreneurs. Madan has worked with many small businesses around Australia helping them to go digital and build brand awareness.
As a small business owner and a sole trader, you will have limited time and skills to put effort into marketing. Sprout Digital want to help small business owners create and manage a successful digital marketing plan that is efficient, affordable and profitable. Sprout Digital understand small business owners need to maximize every penny and minute. Find out more about Sprout Digital - sproutdigital.com.au/ |
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Derek Tink is a Business Advisor for the Tamworth Region. He has experience across a range of industries, spanning agribusiness, tourism, retail and health.
Derek has delivered specialist advice within the region including business development, marketing, digital strategy and organisational management. A passionate ‘regional local’ who is committed to supporting regional and rural business opportunities. Derek is involved with community groups and charity activities across the region. To book Derek as your Business Advisor, Click HERE |
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Rachel Kimberley is an editorial and commercial photographer, specialising in artistic product photography with a modern, design focused style. Rachel holds a degree in Filmmaking and is focused on creating imagery that tells a story about the brands and the people behind them. You can review Rachel’s commercial work www.rachelkimberley.com |
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Kylie Mowbray-Allen – Hello Media "I grew my business into two online stores, hundreds of stockists, an overseas distributor & a warehouse ... & then sold it! Success! Now I want to help you!" Hello Media will help you grow and strengthen your brand’s relevance and reach. Find out more about Kylie & Hello media here: www.hellomedia.team |
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Clive has over 25 years experience with running his own two small businesses, which were built by him from the ground up and continue to operate today. The first company, deals with digital printing and direct marketing including online applications in the form of CRM’s, and the second company is an online international telegram business.
Clive previously worked for Australia Post, starting out as a Postie, whilst completing his Diploma in Transport and Administration. He later became the NATIONAL SALES & PRODUCT MANAGER – Electronic Sales, meeting with utility companies and local council to facilitate Australia Post Electronic Data Interface (EDI) system. The most important thing is to believe in yourself and never give up ! in either your personal or business life. To book Clive as your Business Advisor, Click HERE |
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Gary Wheatstone is a Business Advisor and Program Coordinator. He has been involved with large corporate organisations, smaller family run operations and has been a small business owner. Beginning his career in Sydney, Gary worked in retail, payroll and manufacturing covering industries including marine, construction, architectural design and electrical.
Moving to the north coast of NSW and purchasing an existing business was a steep learning curve. Financing, procurement, customer service excellence, marketing, managing cashflow, staffing and all the other hats that a small business owner wears in a day became necessary skills. Gary is passionate about small business in regional areas. He has 23 plus years of experience as a small business owner in both retail and wholesale in a country town. He understands what a business owner has to deal with day to day. Gary has a Diploma of Management, Bachelor of Social Science and Cert IV Training and Assessment. To book Clive as your Business Advisor, Click HERE |