How we can help
Get free one-on-one coaching and advice delivered by Aboriginal peoples, who can assist with the cultural needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander business owners.
Aboriginal Business Advisory Initiative (ABAI) advisors bring their own lived experience, knowledge of small business operations and strong community connections to the coaching sessions.
Explore our services
Where are you in your business journey?
An ABAI advisor can work with you at every stage of your business journey.
Starting up
We'll support you with:
- considering your business idea
- conducting market research
- developing a business plan
- considering your business structure
- looking at your finance options and cash flow
- connecting to other support.
Running
We'll help you:
- do a business health check
- improve your digital presence
- develop marketing and pricing strategies
- adapt to challenges
- build skills and confidence
- connect to relevant training
- with ongoing mentoring.
Growing
We can assist you to:
- develop a growth plan
- identify procurement opportunities and build your capability to bid and win new contracts
- innovate and keep up with the latest digital tools.
Customer spotlight
When a business owner in Tamworth was thinking about expanding her business, she met with an Aboriginal Business Advisory Initiative advisor for help with start-up advice, business planning, strategy, and procurement. Watch this one-minute video to learn about the results.
Find your local Aboriginal Business Advisory Initiative advisor
Our ABAI advisors identify as Aboriginal and can assist with the cultural needs of both Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander business owners.
ABAI advisors bring their own lived experience, knowledge of small business operations and strong community connections to the coaching sessions.
Find a local ABAI advisor for your region and get in touch to request an advisory session.