Frequently Asked Questions

A business consultant works alongside SME owners and leadership teams to solve strategic, operational, and organisational challenges. At CompassPoint Advisory, we help Australian small and medium businesses build growth strategies, improve their operations, manage change, and adopt AI and digital tools - giving them access to expert thinking previously available only to large corporations.

Your accountant manages financial health - compliance, tax, reporting. A business consultant focuses on growth: identifying strategies, initiatives, and operational improvements to scale your business, enter new markets, and build long-term value. Think of your accountant as keeping score - and your business consultant as helping you win the game.

Fees vary depending on scope, duration, and engagement type. CompassPoint Advisory offers flexible models - from project-based engagements to on-demand hourly advisory - so SMEs can access support without a large upfront commitment. We offer a free discovery call to understand your needs and provide a tailored proposal. Consider consulting fees as an investment - the right advice at the right time can unlock revenue, reduce waste, and accelerate decisions.

If you're experiencing rapid growth without systems to support it, a clear ambition but no strategic roadmap, operational inefficiencies eating into margins, a major change underway, or leadership challenges affecting team performance - consulting support could be transformative.

We primarily work with Australian SMEs generating between $5M and $20M in annual revenue - businesses past the startup phase and actively looking to scale, optimise, or transform.

Yes. We help SMEs understand where AI can genuinely improve their business - from automating repetitive tasks to using data for smarter decisions and building AI-enabled customer experiences. We cut through the hype and focus on practical, high-ROI applications.

We are headquartered in Melbourne, Victoria, and work with businesses across Australia - including Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Hobart and Adelaide - both in-person and remotely.

The first step is a free, confidential discovery call with our founder, Amelia Ghofrany. In 30 minutes, we'll explore your goals, your challenges, and whether we're the right partner. Book directly via our Calendly link - no commitment required.