Small Biz Matters

Strategic Advisory Services

Consulting | Engagement & Facilitation | Media Relations

What We Do

Our Services

Strategic advisory services for business, government and NFP sector in policy, stakeholder engagement and media communications. Small Biz Matters consulting brings the right advice through decades of lived experience as a leading advocate, federal policy advisor and family business owner. A consultant with a deep understanding of the environment in which small businesses operate which is complex, fluid as well as rewarding.

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Strategic Policy Advice

  • A track record for developing relatable, practical, strategic services to Government in multiple areas of policy
  • A cooperative approach to negotiations, building trust through meaningful relationships
  • Developing empathetic and knowledgeable guidance from lived experience in small business
  • Data driven, industry led approach
  • Deep connections and understanding of the current operating and policy challenges
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Stakeholder Engagement

  • Build on our reputation and strong relationships with the small business ecosystem – peak industry groups, government departments and ministers
  • Work with an independent professional who will advocate for small businesses in the process
  • Frameworks of engagement which follow the trusted networks small businesses already use – business advisors, industry associations and information pathways
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Stakeholder Engagement

  • Build on Small Biz Matters’ reputation and strong relationships with the small business ecosystem – peak industry groups, government departments and ministers
  • Work with an independent professional who will advocate for small businesses in the process
  • Follow the trusted networks small businesses already use – business advisors, industry associations and information pathways
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Communications & Media Support

  • Experience dealing with major media outlets & press gallery
  • Unique communications skills to clearly articulate complex policy positions
  • The small business perspective; health checks to develop communications as clear, relevant & accessible
OUR CLIENTS

Who We Work With

Australian Human Rights Commission
Energy Consumers Australian ECA
HP
BizCover Insurance
City of Ryde Council
Best Case Scenario
GoCardless
IPA
Humanitix

Alexi Boyd, Founder

Alexi Boyd

Consultant | Advocate | Stakeholder Engagement | Small Business Specialist

A strategic thinking, results-orientated professional with demonstrated capacity to implement key policies whilst increasing the profile and profitability of organisations. An effective and creative communicator with a wealth of experience in media, public speaking, and high-profile public relations. An experienced executive and business owner with the proven ability to manage a broad range of stakeholders across complex organisations including Ministers, government departments, regulators, corporate and small businesses. Highly organised with a track record in successfully leading and motivating team members and business owners.

  • Cooperative approach to negotiations; meeting in the middle and considering all views, finding common ground
  • Building trust through meaningful and relevant stakeholder relationships – understanding small steps mean big change
  • Empathetic and knowledgeable regarding small business with a track record for developing relatable, practical, strategic content
  • Building processes with a focus on data driven results
  • Complex and high level partnerships formation and negotiation
  • Unique communications skills to clearly articulate complex policy positions to media, government and stakeholders
  • Over a decade in small business advocacy including 5 years as Vice President and 2 years as Patron, Hornsby Chamber of Commerce
  • Multi-disciplined in areas of policy

About Small Biz Matters Radio

Small Biz Matters with Alexi Boyd broadcasts each Tuesday 9am live in the Triple H 100.1FM Radio Studio in Hornsby, Northern Sydney.

A labour of love, Alexi wanted to give back to the small business community when she discovered information and support was lacking.

Now into its 7th year, her weekly radio show engages with over 150 thought leaders across all industries. Guests include advocates, commissioners, heads of industry, federal politicians, authors and experts. Sought after by PR Agencies and Govt authorities for its content Media Partners include tertiary institutions, the Australian Tax Office, ASIC, COSBOA and international fintechs.

With so much great content, Small Biz Matters engages with other organisations to share its content through a Media Partnership Agreement.

Each program is podcast via iTunes, the Small Biz Matters website & YouTube Channel.

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