Amanda Warrington
Business advisor, coach & educator
Start Smart: How to start your own business
Start your business with clarity & confidence
Understanding what is entailed in starting a new business is vital in today’s dynamic business landscape. This short, focused course can equip you with the practical knowledge and tools to start your entrepreneurial journey.
On completion of this 2 hours workshop you will have the confidence in knowing that you understand what starting and growing a business requires.
Learn what you need to know to start your business
Start Smart is delivered face to face, or live online.
The next face to face workshop will be in 2027.
Let me know if you are interested in joining us.
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Clarify your business idea
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Understand your customer and the market
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Explore the viability of your business
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Financial basics - costs, pricing, access to finance
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Legal & compliance requirements
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Marketing foundations
Business Breakthrough
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Business owners often juggle countless responsibilities while struggling to achieve the growth and success they desire. Many face the same challenges: lack of clear direction, time management pressures, financial uncertainty, and difficulty adapting to new tools and technologies.
This 4-week, hands-on business program is designed to help small business owners address these challenges head-on. Through practical exercises, collaborative learning, and expert guidance, participants will leave with:
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A completed business plan tailored to their goals.
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Clear strategies to manage time, money, and resources more effectively.
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An understanding of how to attract and retain the right customers.
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A supportive community of peers sharing similar experiences.
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A deeper understanding of your financials.
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New skills in leveraging AI tools to save time, streamline tasks, and create opportunities for growth.
The next Business Breakthrough will be held on
Mondays 19 October through 16 November 2026
Cirque Chatswood
Business Advisory
One to one business advisory sessions
Every successful business owner benefits from having a trusted advisor in their corner.
Whether you're ready to start your first business, looking to grow an established one, or planning your next chapter through a business sale or succession, sometimes an experienced sounding board can make all the difference.
My one-to-one business advisory sessions are designed to give you practical advice, fresh perspective and clear direction. Together we'll work through the opportunities and challenges unique to your business, helping you make confident decisions and move forward with clarity.
With more than 20 years' experience in business and over a decade as a trusted business advisor, I've worked with hundreds of business owners across a wide range of industries. My approach is supportive, practical and tailored to your goals—no jargon, no one-size-fits-all solutions.
Sessions are available online. Book via the NSW Government's Small Business Advisory Service.