Community

The Central Business Associates community was created to facilitate community, collaboration, development & success – our core business values.
I do this by encouraging our members to work together – I strongly believe that connection and collaboration with others is the way to succeed and grow your business, sustainably. We can all benefit from being a part of an extended, collaborative business community. Share your skills with the wider community, and learn what other services are available to you locally to help you grow your business.

We are looking to combine our Membership into the services that will be coming through the Sage Room Co-operative, so watch this space, or connect with us on social media to hear when this goes live.

Consultancy: Small Business Surgery

Small Business Surgery

$100 for up to 60 minute consultation

The Small Business Surgery is a bit like having a co-worker or business partner who you can

talk things through with,
consider options to problem solve, or
help you get clarity around the issue – to see the situation from a different perspective.

Running a small business can feel lonely, but with local, experienced, friendly support, it doesn’t have to be.

Asking questions helps clarify the areas a business may be struggling with, or where they need a specialist service provider.

Suggestions will often consist of more than one option, so the business owner can compare and see which fits their needs best.

It is not an alternative to coaching.

Our Community Manager Celia Newlands has worked in many different industries, with various departments, teams and individuals –

Administration & Accounts | Sales & Telemarketing | Transport & Operations | Stock Control & Warehousing | Senior Management & Board Members, and everything and everyone in between!

Testimonials received for Small Business Surgery

“Over the past year, I have met with Celia Newlands on a number of occasions to discuss my business, particularly in times of overwhelm. Whether it has been to bounce ideas, look at opportunities for growth, or resolve a particular challenge, Celia has helped me get to find potential solutions each time by unraveling the question at hand, and looking at the various aspects in detail. Interestingly, we often concluded that what I thought was an issue, actually wasn’t – and that I needed to look at other less obvious aspects of my business to fix what was going on.”

“Celia has been able to provide valuable advice based on her own extensive experience, and access to resources that have helped immensely. Her connections with community are invaluable, and unparalleled. I believe that she is well positioned to help many businesses on a daily basis.”

Testimonials received for Leadership & Management

Especially effective at..

“Creating a great working environment” | “Offering impartial, considered & helpful observations” | “Leading & motivating a team” | “Communication, listening, very positive attitude”

Cost: $100 for up to 60 minute consultation

Contact Celia if you are interested in utilising the ‘small business surgery’, or read more here.

0431 639 217

Consultancy: Retainer - regular meeting/reporting

General Management

If you would like to discuss a retainer service with us, to consistently move towards growth and sustainability, let me know and I will happily discuss. I usually begin with a discovery session, to clarify your current position and future goals, and determine whether I have the complimentary skills to help you get there. If I don’t, I can often point you in the right direction of other local, highly-skilled consultants and collaborative partners. I will always look to find the best solution for you and your business.

Testimonials received for Leadership & General Management