Business Advisory Services Australia
Advice and Support for Australian Business Owners
At BAS-AU, we work with business owners who want both strategic advice and hands-on support to improve how their business runs, performs, and grows.
We focus on optimising the internal mechanics of your business – including systems, processes, structure, pricing, and operations – to free up your time and reduce day-to-day pressure. This allows you to step back and work on the business, not just in it.
We also provide strategic guidance to help you focus your efforts where they matter most – whether that’s revenue growth, operational efficiency, or increasing the value of your business as a part of your succession plan.
How can we help you?
Running a business involves a lot of moving parts — but you don’t have to do it all yourself. Explore our services to find out how we can support you today.
Business Strategy & Advice
Designed for business owners needing clarity, structure, and stronger decision-making at the top. We help refine your strategy and business model so you can lead with confidence and grow sustainably.
Systems & Financial Optimisation
Ideal for businesses with clunky processes, scattered systems, or rising overheads. We identify what’s holding you back and streamline your operations to save time, reduce costs, and improve profitability.
Executive & Operational Support
Perfect for business owners spread too thin across all departments. We step in to manage the moving parts - giving you back time and headspace to focus on growth.
People, Policy & Compliance
For business owners with growing teams who need clearer processes and expectations. We help you document, onboard and manage your people with the structure that supports retention, performance and compliance.
Sales & Growth
Tailored for businesses with stalled or underperforming sales activity. We refine your sales processes, systems, and team approach - helping you convert more leads and ultimately make more money.
Marketing Strategy & Visibility
Ideal for businesses that want to attract better leads and stop wasting time on disconnected marketing. We build strategy around your target audience so you can reach the right people and convert faster.
"Mel has helped me strategise and develop our business in ways I hadn't even considered."
What really sets Mel apart is her ability to listen and fully understand the issue before offering advice. She’s a brilliant strategist who doesn’t just help you grow your business, but also helps you understand it on a deeper level - knowing which levers to pull and when. If you’re looking for someone to help you elevate your business, I wholeheartedly recommend working with Mel!
FAQs
What does a fractional manager in Launceston do?
A fractional manager in Launceston helps business owners improve how their business runs day-to-day, and supports them in making better decisions.
At BAS-AU, this goes beyond traditional ‘advice’. We step into your business as a hands-on partner – someone who can:
Review current financial performance to understand trends, margins, and cost structures
Review systems, processes, and operational workflows to identify what’s working and what’s not
Assess sales, marketing, and customer acquisition activity
Evaluate pricing strategy and actual margins by product or service
Identify inefficiencies, risks, and operational dependencies
Highlight quick wins and areas for immediate improvement
Assess the viability of longer-term opportunities for growth or diversification
Clearly prioritise issues based on impact and urgency
We don’t just recommend – we implement. Backed by 25 years of commercial experience across multiple states and industries, we provide grounded, practical advice and support that creates lasting impact.
How can BAS-AU help my business grow?
At BAS-AU, we focus on the operational and commercial improvements that allow your business to grow in a sustainable and profitable manner.
Our focus is on strengthening the internal structure of your business so it can support growth without breaking under pressure, including:
Identifying and removing inefficiencies that slow you down
Improving margins by reviewing pricing, cost structures, and product-level profitability
Developing clearer processes so your team delivers consistently
Strengthening your sales pipeline, messaging, and conversion rates
Building internal systems that support sustainable, scalable growth
Increasing the actual and perceived value of the business – one of your biggest assets
Growth isn’t just about more money or more sales. It’s about having a business model and internal structure that can support growth without breaking under pressure. That’s where we come in.
Do you offer on-site support for business owners?
Yes, we offer both on-site and remote support. Some clients prefer a mix – for example, we may come in on-site for a systems review, sales workshop, strategic planning meeting or process mapping session, and then continue the implementation remotely. We work with clients across Tasmania and interstate, tailoring the level of on-site involvement to what the business actually needs.
What types of clients do you typically work with?
We work with all Australian business owners who:
- Are preparing to sell and want to increase the value of their business.
- Don’t have the time for strategic planning because they’re stuck in the day-to-day operational tasks
- Are navigating specific challenges or transitions like rapid growth or mergers.
- Are ready to grow and scale-up but are concerned that the business is not sustainable in its current form.
- Are wanting to increase profit margins, or want to understand which specific products, services or clients are making them money, and which are costing them money.
- Are wanting to implement a cost model in their business.
- Are struggling with sales team performance or lack clear sales processes.
- Are needing to implement or refine internal systems, processes, policies and procedures, or
- Need help getting organised because they are drowning in it all.
What is a fractional manager?
A fractional manager is a senior professional who provides C-suite level expertise to multiple companies on a contract basis, offering high-level leadership for a fraction of the cost and time of a full-time hire. They are hired for specific, ongoing needs or to assist with a specific project. Businesses can therefore access high-level talent without the cost of hiring one or multiple full-time executives.
Other benefits of working with a fractional manager include:
- Flexibility – you can scale our services up or down as your business needs change
- We hit the ground running – we don’t require extensive training and induction – we know what questions to ask to maximise our positive impact
- Fresh perspective – we provide new insights and solutions that people working in the business often miss
- Risk mitigation – working with a fractional manager allows companies to access senior leadership without the long-term commitment of a permanent hire.
I’m a small business. Will you still help me?
Absolutely. Some of our best results have come from small businesses.
In many cases, small business owners feel the pressure the most, juggling sales, operations, admin, compliance, customers, staff and everything in between. Whether you need three hours a week or a project-based engagement, we tailor our support to what you actually need. No business is ‘too small’ for our support.
When is the right time to reach out for help?
Most business owners reach out when they feel:
- Too busy to focus on strategy
- Stretched too thin and stuck in the day-to-day operations
- Unsure how to grow without breaking the business
- Concerned about profitability
- Like they are ‘winging it’ every day
- Frustrated by inconsistent team performance
- Overwhelmed by disorganisation, lack of process and general chaos
- Ready to sell the business, grow the business, or increase the value of the business
Does BAS-AU offer once-off consulting or only ongoing support?
Both! Some clients need specific help with one challenge/issue, for example:
- developing workplace policies,
- documenting procedures,
- mapping processes and eliminating bottlenecks,
- training a sales team,
- reviewing their pricing strategy,
- developing a cost model, or
- cleaning up their internal systems.
Others prefer ongoing support – like a part-time General Manager that they can rely on every week. We provide fully flexible and tailored support and can help you work out what suits your budget and business best.
What results can I expect from working with a fractional manager?
Common outcomes include:
- more confidence in decision-making,
- reduced costs and increased margins,
- an increase in business value,
- stronger sales performance,
- improved productivity and efficiency,
- better reporting and visibility,
- a united team who understand what is expected of them, and
- clearer processes and less chaos.
I may be interested in your services, but I’m not sure where to begin.
Most business owners may not know where to start, and that’s perfectly normal. You’re not expected to diagnose the problem – that’s our job!
Here’s how we would begin the process:
- We have a simple conversation – you tell us what’s happening in your business – what feels overwhelming, what’s taking too much time, what isn’t working smoothly, where you feel stuck, or what goals you are trying to achieve. Even if you can only describe the symptoms (“everything feels reactive”, “I am constantly putting out fires”, “I can never find anything”), that’s perfectly okay, and more than enough for us to work with.
- We ask you the right questions. because of our extensive background, we can quickly narrow down what’s really going on – whether it’s pricing issues, processes, communication gaps, a clunky sales system, or a general lack of structure behind the scenes.
- We take a look under the hood – this involves reviewing your workflow, processes, tools, sales pipeline, reporting, team structure…anything relevant to your business.
- We decide together on the next steps. Some businesses might only need a few hours per month. Others may need weekly support, or project-based help.
Ready to Get Started?
If you’d like to find out more about BAS-AU and the services we provide, contact us today for an obligation-free consultation.