Consult Australia has launched a new monthly video series for smaller member firms and a suite of resources, each packed with valuable insights and practical strategies to help business owners thrive in a complex consulting landscape.

The new Empowering Small Business Series will release a new video on the first Wednesday of every month, addressing a critical issue faced by smaller consulting firms. 

October’s video features a recap of the Breaking Barriers and Building Inclusion discussion held earlier this year, and is focused on the challenges for small businesses as they build diverse and inclusive workplaces.

“We want to offer real, actionable insights for our members to help them thrive,” says Linda Gaunt, Consult Australia’s Head of Engagement. “This series is just the beginning – we’re here to listen, learn and facilitate further conversations based on the feedback we receive.”

November’s video will dive into current trends and challenges surrounding professional indemnity insurance, another key issue for smaller firms. “Look out for this in your inboxes on Wednesday, 6 November,” Linda says.

In addition to the video series, Consult Australia has developed a comprehensive suite of resources designed to empower small and medium-sized businesses. “We have designed these resources to help businesses enhance their profiles, build capabilities, manage cyber risks, celebrate success, and foster diversity and inclusion.” 

Key resources include:

Members can profile their businesses and connect with potential clients, partners and industry experts through a refreshed Member Directory.

An expanded library of Member Resources tailored specifically to help navigate the complexities of running a small business.

Diversity can be a tool to help businesses boost employee engagement, innovation, financial performance and market reputation – and the Diversity & Inclusion Knowledge Hub offers practical resources and guidance to start the journey.

Short, focused online training helps to upskill teams in key areas that drive business success.

Submissions are open for project teams looking to gain industry recognition and showcase their achievements at the Consult Australia Awards for Excellence. 

A free, in-person executive workshop, hosted in Sydney in November, has been designed to help smaller members build their diversity, equity and inclusion programs.

“These resources are part of Consult Australia’s ongoing commitment to support the growth and success of our smaller firms,” Linda adds. “The Empowering Small Business Series is another part of this commitment, with more exciting developments on the horizon.”