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.
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
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
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
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 WORK
Projects and Media
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OUR CLIENTS
Who We Work With
Alexi became CEO of COSBOA at a critical time for the small business sector. The pandemic was in full force and government policy across all jurisdictions was being rapidly developed to protect the economy. Alexi was a tenacious and pragmatic advocate for small businesses while CEO, working with an incredibly diverse set of stakeholders (including those with historically opposing views) and leveraging all mediums to ensure small business interests were as well represented as possible. In large part due to Alexi’s leadership, Xero was very enthusiastic to increase its support of COSBOA.
Angus Capel
Xero Head of GX (Government Experience) APAC - Xero
It was our absolute pleasure to work with Alexi Boyd, who provided professional and in-depth podcast content for Zadro at a client Summit in 2019. From the very start Alexi understood our brief and the content that we needed. Her interviews were pre-planned, with speakers and topics researched well before the event took place. We worked closely on interviews and scheduling at the event so that our high profile speakers and their teams knew exactly where to be, when and what would be expected. Alexi is a fantastic interviewer, high engaging and personable, bringing energy to each and every podcast. The content we received was a fantastic addition for the post-event marketing, and was shared by our client and speakers across multiple social media networks extending the life of the event. We also now have some relevant content to share when we look to promote the next Summit. I would highly recommend Alexi as an MC, interviewer or for her podcast content.
Debbie Bradley
Integrated strategic marketing communications specialist, Zadro Agency - COSBOA CONFERENCE INTERVIEWS 28Aug19
There are countless people who proclaim that they care about small business, office administration and the finer points of bookkeeping – Alexi is one person who truly demonstrates that passion through her elite knowledge and continual work in the community. Every conversation with Alexi is an odyssey of education in how SME businesses should be best looking after their interests. She’s a great promoter of others through her client work, events and her radio program and deserves every bit of praise she receives from others. I would never hesitate to refer my clients to Alexi as a professional or a person.
Mark Schiralli
Business Growth Mentor, Own Your MarK - INTERVIEWEE SMALL BIZ MATTERS RADIO
Alexi Boyd, Founder
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.