Get a digital action plan for your small business.
You don't have to feel isolated or overwhelmed running your own business.
We understand the specific challenges faced by NSW rural and regional small businesses trying to operate successfully online.
Let us give you guidance on where to start today.
Running your own business can be overwhelming. For those in rural and regional areas, you can also feel isolated as you try to navigate operating online.
We can help you prioritise and focus on the digital activities that will have the biggest impact on your small business.
Save time, save money, feel connected, and get support across the digital areas that are most important to you.
The Digital Solutions program is open to all NSW based sole traders and small businesses with less than 20 employees. We specialise in helping those based in rural and regional areas..
Guidance & Direction
Across 6 Digital Pillars
Online Presence & Websites
✔️ Building awareness
✔️ Websites & understanding purpose
✔️ Identifying upgrade opportunities
Online Selling & E-Commerce
✔️ Selling on your website
✔️ Third party e-commerce sites
✔️ Identifying your best-sellers
Social Media
✔️ Social media planning & strategy
✔️ Understanding platforms & purpose
✔️ Achieving outcomes & engagement
Digital Marketing
✔️ Google Business listings
✔️ Email lists & newsletters
✔️ Identifying advertising opportunities
Small Business Software
✔️ Understanding capabilities
✔️ Integrating software
✔️ Reducing digital clutter
Digital Security
✔️ Identifying potential threats
✔️ Keeping your team & devices secure
✔️ Cybersecurity must-haves
Take a FREE Digital Capabilities quiz to see how your business performs across 6 digital pillars:
✅ Online Presence & Website
✅ Online Selling & E-commerce
✅ Social Media
✅ Digital Marketing
✅ Small Business Software
✅ Digital Security
Get immediate recommendations and steps you can take to improve your score, and learn how to access free resources designed to help your small business perform better!
About The Program
We help small business owners prioritise which digital aspects of their business to focus their time and energy on first.
The Digital Solutions program gives business owners support, training, and guidance to take their business digital.
Thanks to funding and support from the Australian Federal Government, the program is affordable and accessable. Our digital guides are ready to help you prioritise your digital activities and reduce the feeling of overwhelm today.
What's Included
Personalised Digital Roadmap
Work with an expert business guide to create a tailored digital action plan for your business.
1:1 Advisory
Up to four hours of one-on-one support with industry experts, focusing on your business goals.
Digital Content Library
A library of resources including videos, webinars, podcasts, reading material and images.
Live Webinars
200+ live webinars each year. Find a webinar that suits your digital needs and learn from the experts.
Face-to-Face Workshops
Learn from industry experts and network with your peers, in face-to-face workshops.
Special Events
Live events, seminars and presentations from our team of digital experts.
How it works
All Access Program | $45 + GST (valued at $845)
- Register
Complete the registration form in less than 10 minutes. Tell us a bit about yourself and your business. Select the full access program for only $45 + GST. - Welcome
Receive your welcome email that covers what you need to know. You receive immediate access to the digital content library, live webinars, special events and face-to-face workshops. - Book in with your Digital Guide
Book your preferred time with one of our Digital Guides. Our guides are rural based women in business who understand the unique challenges of operating online from regional and rural areas. - Practical Learning
Review your business strengths across 6 digital capability pillars and receive an action plan from your guide that lets you prioritise the tasks that will have the biggest impact on your business. - Continued Support
Receive up to 4 hours of one-on-one support with your digital guide, to continue to work through your action plan. - Unlimited Access
Watch or attend live webinars and workshops to continue your digital solutions learning and apply to your business.
Or join the Lite Program – Access to webinars and workshops only at no upfront cost. Join Now.
Your Digital Guides
Susannah (Susie) Kable
Susie is a natural resource scientist dedicated to fostering sustainability in agriculture and forestry. With a strong background in government policy and communications, she founded Grow Love Media to share impactful stories addressing global challenges.
Expertise:
- Natural resource management and sustainability
- Government policy and communications
- Social entrepreneurship and innovation
- Storytelling for social impact
- Gardening and community engagement activities
Samantha (Sam) Cathcart
Sam has dedicated her career to managing and developing teams in the agriculture and rural industries. With a focus on consultancy, she helps businesses and organisations improve their operations through strategic planning and practical tools.
Expertise:
- Team management and leadership
- Agricultural industry knowledge
- Project management and workplace training
- Consultancy for businesses and governments
- Strategic planning and communication
Catherine McCabe
Catherine has over 25 years of marketing experience across multiple sectors, including higher education, retail, and local government. With a Bachelor of Business in Tourism, she excels at fostering connections between small businesses and government support networks while actively engaging in her community.
Expertise:
- Strategic marketing and communications
- Relationship building between businesses and government
- Community engagement and local development
- Experience in diverse industries
- Insights into rural community dynamics
Katherine (Kate) Pembroke
Kate is based in Bellingen and Sydney and runs her own strategic communications business called KPCOMMS. Kate works with individuals and businesses to better connect them to media, government, community and industry. Kate will help you devise a range of strategies to enhance your reputation with key audiences and grow your business.
Expertise:
- Media and Communications Strategy
- Content Mapping across all channels, earned, owned, shared and paid media
- Government Grants and Sponsorship
- Branding and Positioning
- Crisis and Issues Management
- Experience in diverse sectors including local, state, federal government, tourism and hospitality, education.
Sarah Britz
Sarah have an over 20 years of experience in digital media, and eCommerce solutions for small businesses using WordPress and WooCommerce. Through her extensive online platform, she has made significant contributions to regional communities and helped numerous small businesses thrive.
Expertise:
- eCommerce strategy and solutions
- Web design (WordPress/WooCommerce)
- Support for rural and regional businesses
- Digital marketing and online sales
- Community advocacy and engagement
Amy Treacy
Amy Treacy is an entrepreneur with extensive experience in starting and growing businesses, and she is dedicated to supporting small business owners across various industries. She empowers entrepreneurs by providing tailored resources and emphasising community connections and digital innovation.
Expertise:
- Business development and operations
- Community engagement and development
- Digital marketing strategies
- Support for rural entrepreneurship
- Volunteerism and community service
Susan (Sue) Bourke
Sue runs a boutique PR and Marketing Agency that helps rural businesses amplify their voices in mainstream media. With over 30 years of experience, she is passionate about supporting family-run businesses and enhancing their public relations efforts.
Expertise:
- Public relations and media relations
- Marketing strategies for rural businesses
- Experience with diverse industries, including hospitality and education
- Entrepreneurship support
- Personal fitness and wellness advocacy
Marie-Nicole Meunier
Marie-Nicole Meunier has extensive experience in owning and supporting small businesses across various locations. She specialises in connecting creative professionals and helping rural businesses thrive through her community involvement.
Expertise:
- Small business operations and support
- Creative entrepreneurship and coaching
- Community building and networking
- Digital marketing and online sales strategies
- Engagement with local government support
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Delivery Partner for ASBAS Digital Solutions Program
