Conus Business Consultancy Services

  • Strategic Development
  • Economics
  • Leadership & Mentoring
  • Governance & Risk

What We Do

We cut through the noise to give you clarity.

  • Where’s your business really heading?
  • How are you actually performing?
  • What’s holding you back, and what opportunities are you missing?

We help you see your business clearly—from strategic direction and financial health to the economic trends shaping your industry.
Every business is different, and that’s exactly how we like it. We don’t do cookie-cutter solutions. Instead, we figure out what you need right now to hit your goals, then we help to make it happen. Whether that’s strategic planning, risk analysis, economic impact assessments, or rolling up our sleeves to mentor your team through tough challenges.
Your business is unique. Your solutions should be too.

Strategic Development

Where are you going, and how will you get there?

Whether you’re a startup with big dreams, a family business planning the next generation, or a nonprofit looking to expand your impact—we’ve got nearly 40 years of combined experience helping organisations figure out their next move. Strategy isn’t just about having a plan. It’s about having the right plan, one that actually fits your reality and gets you where you want to go.

What we do:

  • Strategic clarity workshops – Cut through the confusion and align your team
  • Strategic, business and action planning – Turn big ideas into workable roadmaps
  • Business modeling – Test your assumptions before you bet the farm
  • Market and economic analysis – Understand the forces shaping your industry
  • Community engagement – Get the voices that matter involved in your planning

We don’t just hand you a fancy document and walk away. We make sure you understand your strategy, believe in it, and know how to execute it.

Economics

Know your playing field

The economy doesn’t care about your business plan. But you should definitely care about the economy. We’ve become Queensland’s go-to source for understanding what’s really happening in Far North Queensland’s economy. Our economics blog and quarterly bulletins cut through the jargon to give you the insights that actually matter to your business decisions.

Our Conus Trend data series tell the story that official statistics miss—the real economic pulse of regional Queensland. It’s data you won’t find anywhere else, and it’s helped countless businesses spot opportunities and avoid pitfalls.

What we deliver:

  • Economics blog and publications – Sharp analysis without the academic waffle
  • Conus Trend regional data – Exclusive insights into your local economy
  • Custom economic analysis – Tailored research for your specific needs
  • Economic impact assessments – Measure what matters
  • Speaking and media – We make economics interesting (really!)

Whether you need to understand a market shift, assess a new opportunity, or just want to know what’s coming around the corner, we translate economic complexity into business clarity.

Leadership & Mentoring

Because even leaders need someone in their corner

Running a business or leading a team can be isolating. The buck stops with you, but who do you turn to when you need to talk through a tough decision or test a wild idea? That’s where we come in. We’re your thinking partners—the people you can bounce ideas off without worrying about office politics, share your concerns without looking weak, and brainstorm solutions with someone who’s been there before.

Our combined decades of leadership experience, both locally and internationally, mean we’ve probably seen some version of your challenge before. We’re not here to tell you what to do—we’re here to help you figure out what’s right for your situation.

How we can support you:

  • Tailored mentoring programs – Designed around your goals and schedule
  • Board director mentoring – For new and experienced directors navigating governance
  • Flexible, confidential support – Whether you prefer face-to-face coffee chats or video calls

Leadership doesn’t have to be lonely. Sometimes you just need someone who gets it to help you think it through.

Governance & Risk

Making boards work better

A great board can be your secret weapon. A dysfunctional one? That’s a liability waiting to happen. We’ve sat around plenty of boardroom tables—some brilliant, some… not so much. We know what separates boards that add real value from those that just tick boxes. Whether you’re setting up your first advisory board or trying to get an established board firing on all cylinders, we help you get governance right.

Good governance isn’t about following rules for the sake of it. It’s about creating the right framework for smart decisions, managing risk without killing innovation, and making sure everyone knows their role.

What we bring to the table:

  • Advisory board setup – Get the right people asking the right questions
  • Board workshops and reviews – Honest assessments and practical improvements
  • Chairmanship support – Navigate tricky situations with confidence
  • Board protocols – Clear processes that actually work
  • Director mentoring – For both new and seasoned board members
  • Risk management – Systems that manage threats and spot opportunities

Great governance drives great results. Let’s unlock your board’s potential.

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