Running a fitness, health or wellness business often means wearing multiple hats.
One minute you're coaching clients. The next, you're managing marketing, cash flow, staffing, technology and compliance.
For many small business owners, the challenge isn't a lack of ideas. It's finding the time, expertise and support to confidently take the next step.
That's why AUSactive is encouraging NSW members to take advantage of the Service NSW Small Business Advisory Program.
The program provides free business support from experienced independent advisors who have run businesses themselves.
What Is the Small Business Advisory Program?
The Service NSW Small Business Advisory Program is designed to help small business owners and people considering starting a business access practical advice, skills development and business support.
Eligible businesses can receive:
- Up to four hours of free one-on-one business advice each financial year
- Flexible support delivered in person, online or over the phone
- Access to online learning resources and business tools
- Workshops, webinars and networking opportunities with other business owners
The program aims to help businesses make informed decisions, develop new skills and navigate opportunities and challenges with confidence.
Learn more about the Service NSW Small Business Advisory Program.
How Could This Help Your Business?
Whether you're a sole trader, personal trainer, Pilates studio owner, gym operator, allied health provider or wellness professional, running a successful business requires more than delivering great services.
Experienced advisors can provide support across a range of areas, including:
- Business planning
- Marketing and customer growth
- Finance and cash flow management
- Staffing and team development
- Digital skills
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Business growth strategies and future planning
For many fitness, health and wellness businesses, access to experienced business advice would normally come at a significant cost.
This program provides an opportunity to access practical business guidance at no charge.
Why Consider Free Business Support in NSW?
Many exercise professionals and business owners are looking for support with areas such as attracting new clients, improving profitability, implementing technology, managing teams and planning for growth.
A fresh perspective from an experienced advisor can help you:
- Clarify your business goals
- Build a practical action plan
- Identify growth opportunities
- Improve productivity and profitability
- Make more informed business decisions
Even if your business is performing well, expert advice can help uncover new opportunities and strengthen your long-term success.
Free Business Resources Available Now
Alongside one-on-one advisory sessions, businesses can access a growing library of online tools, videos and learning resources through the NSW Business Bureau platform.
These resources cover a range of practical business topics and can be accessed whenever it suits your schedule.
Explore the free business resources available through NSW Business Bureau.
How to Get Started
If you own or operate a small business in NSW, or you're considering starting one, you may be eligible to participate in the Service NSW Small Business Advisory Program.
Getting started is simple:
- Visit the Service NSW Small Business Advisory Program website.
- Browse the available advisors.
- Book your free advisory session.
- Receive personalised support tailored to your business needs.
Book your free business advisory session and find an advisor.
Supporting Stronger Active Health Businesses
At AUSactive, we're committed to helping our members thrive.
Programs such as the Service NSW Small Business Advisory Program provide practical support that can help fitness, health, wellness and active health businesses build capability, improve resilience and create sustainable growth.
If you're a NSW business owner looking for guidance, fresh ideas or expert support, this is an opportunity worth exploring.
Access Your Free Business Support Today
Explore the Service NSW Small Business Advisory Program, review the available support and find out whether your business may be eligible.
