Position
Business Connect is a dedicated and personalised NSW Government program that provides trusted advice to help you start or grow your small business
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Biography
Position
Business Connect Advisor & Digital Advisor with ASBAS Digital Solutions program
Business Connect is a dedicated and personalised NSW Government program that provides trusted advice to help you start or grow your small business
Biography
Work Mobile:
0414 210 979
Main Area’s covered (geo):
The Hills
What is your role at WSBC & how long have you been with us?
Business Connect Advisor, July 2020
What qualifications and business experience do you have?
- Small Business Management Certificate IV
- Statement of Attainment in Engaging Customers Using Social Media
- Diploma of Project Management, Level 5
- Graduate of The Recipe for SEO Success
- Mental Health First Aider Certification of Accreditation
- 7-Steps to Practical Reconciliation™ Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander Cultural Awareness – Introduction Program
I started my first business at the age of 21 and currently operate two small businesses (Web Design/Online Presence and Travel Planning/Writer) as well as running a Not for Profit business network group for micro to small business owners that is in its 14th year.
I love helping small businesses to grow their brand awareness and reach their business goals whether they are just starting out or have been established for a while. Empowering people with knowledge and understanding across all areas of their business is important to me, so they are equipped to DIY or they can outsource with confidence and know the questions to ask service providers to ensure they get value for money and the job gets done correctly.
I have expertise in:
- Website design, best practice, training and maintenance
- SEO – websites and content
- Social media, content creation, planning and strategies
- Digital presence strategy development
- Optimising Google My Business (Google Business Profile)
- Marketing – online and offline
- General business advisory
What is the best part/your favourite thing about your role?
I am looking forward to meeting and working with the local business community and helping them achieve their goals.
What do you find most rewarding when helping small businesses?
I love when people have that light bulb moment and things make sense, something clicks for them and they understand or can see the “Why”.
What is your favourite inspirational quote?
I don’t really have a favourite quote, but I quite like this one “You can’t control the past, but you can control where you go next” Kirsten Hubbard
What is the best piece of advice you can give a potential or existing business owner?
Research, plan and don’t be afraid to ask questions. Knowledge is power and will save you time and money in the long run if you have at least a little understanding of whatever area you are wanting to work on or outsource in your business.
What is your favourite thing to do outside of work?
I love to travel both at home, exploring our amazing country and around the world. I also enjoy cooking, reading and playing tennis.
Tell us your best joke:
Remembering jokes is not really my strong point but here we go – Why can’t a leopard hide? Because he’s always spotted.