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Women in Business Advisory Program

The Women in Business Advisory Program is designed to empower female business owners to grow their ventures and enhance their leadership capabilities through scholarships.

The Women in Business Advisory Program supports female business owners grow their businesses and improve their leadership skills through scholarships.

Funded by the Office for Small and Family Business, the program supports women with high growth potential, including those from rural, regional, First Nations, and culturally diverse backgrounds.

Selected participants will join a private support network where they can share strategies, challenges, and ideas, while encouraging each other to achieve their business goals.

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The program also includes access to a behind closed doors entrepreneurs' group in Adelaide.

The program will comprise of five sub-program groups:

  1. Premium Entrepreneur – offers peer coaching and mentoring sessions, each lasting 3 hours and held in person. Groups are capped at 10 members, with no competing industry sectors within the same group.
  2. Flex Entrepreneur – offers one-on-one business advisory, coaching, or mentoring sessions, peer group coaching and mentoring sessions, available either in person or online. Groups are capped at 10 members, with no competing industries in the same group.
  3. Entrepreneurs Peer Group – includes peer group coaching and mentoring sessions.
  4. Coaching/mentoring/ business advisory program – provides business advisory, coaching, or mentoring sessions capped at 8 participants.
  5. First Nations Group – includes peer group sessions, capped at 8 participants.

Participants will also receive:

  • Exclusive access to a high-calibre women’s network: Join a curated community of executive leaders and business owners, fostering collaboration and mutual support.
  • Dynamic professional and personal development: Engage in a stimulating environment that challenges and inspires growth through tailored learning experiences.
  • Meaningful exposure to influential leaders: Network with senior business executives and government representatives to broaden opportunities and build strategic connections.
  • Interactive fireside sessions: Participate in intimate discussions with local icons and successful entrepreneurs, gaining invaluable insights and inspiration.
  • Supportive strategy forums: Discuss strategies, challenges, and opportunities in a confidential and empowering peer environment.
  • Premium networking opportunities: Receive invitations to businesswomen’s Connexions events, facilitating meaningful professional relationships and collaborations.
  • Pathways to leadership and governance: Access tailored opportunities to prepare for and secure Board Directorships, elevating your leadership.

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Enquiries

All enquiries are managed by behind closed doors. If you need additional information please contact behind closed doors General Manager, Tiffany Boin.

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