Business Startup Consulting

 

If you are a budding entrepreneur in any industry and would like some help with business planning, setting up your marketing, building your social content, setting up your social media presence or developing your PR (public relations), contact me and I will help you get the ball rolling. These are the areas I have excelled in since I was 21, so I will help you plan and execute your actual activities. I won't just be another "business coach" because I don't coach, I will teach you what to do, we will strategize together and then we will execute together.

As an experienced entrepreneur I believe that everyone can to contribute to their community and earn an income in a way that aligns with their strengths, passions, and vision. Through my Microenterprise Development Program I will help you to transition into self-employment and create small businesses that are sustainable, has purpose and profitable.

The aim is to help you start a business

What is a Microenterprise?

A microenterprise is a small-scale, commonly sole-operator/trader business or one-man-band company with low start-up costs/immediate overheads and flexible operations. It’s perfect for people who don't want a boss and want to be their own boss.

Working as a microenterprise means you can

  • Earn your own income

  • Work on your own terms

  • Develop and sell your talents

  • Build social and business confidence

  • Engage with the local community

  • Experience independence and self employment.

Microenterprises can be start from craft stalls, to home services, dog-washing services, YouTube channels,  baking, gardening, social media management, handmade jewellery and other low cost services. As we work with many people with disabilities, each business venture can be developed and tailored to the individual’s goals, skills, and support needs.

 Ideas for your future microenterprise

Handmade Products - for markets and online stores

Pet Services - walking , washing, minding/pet sitting

Content Creation - for social media

Food and Hospitality - baking, grazing boxes, chocolates

Outdoor and Garden Services - cleaning, gardening, car washing, lawn mowing

Photography

Community-Based Services - ironing, house decluttering, packing boxes 


Soaps, candles, art, woodwork, jewellery

Dog walking, pet treats, pet sitting

YouTube, TikTok, Instagram micro-businesses

Food trucks and mobile food businesses

artwork

Web design, digital art, podcasting

Letterbox drops, errands, peer mentoring

 

Benefits of starting a Microenterprise and being mentored by an entrepreneur

  • Personal Satisfaction – Following your passions can build confidence, purpose, and identity.

  • Increased Independence – Running your own business means you are your own boss, meaning you are independent, you are in control of your results and success and you make the decisions, lead the journey, manage your own time, and take charge of your goals.

  • Flexible Income  – Work and earn an income on your own terms.  You set your own prices and you sell as much or as little products as you wish.

  • Skills Development – Business is fun, challenging and a great learning experience. You will learn budgeting, communication, customer service, problem-solving and how to be creative in making solutions to problems.

  • Community Inclusion – Being in your own business will teach you how to engaging with people and customers,  grow your social networks and community connections and become better socially dealing with people.