Running a small business has never been more challenging, or full of opportunity.

Join us for the Business Alive Masterclass, a practical and engaging workshop designed specifically for small business owners, leaders and entrepreneurs looking to strengthen their business, build resilience and create sustainable growth.

Delivered by experienced South Australian business leaders, this hands-on session will provide actionable insights, real-world strategies and practical tools you can implement immediately.

What you'll learn

Session 1 - AI, Business Resilience, Restructure & Turnaround (10:00am - 11:00am)

Presented by Matt Hill, ABRT

Discover how artificial intelligence is creating new opportunities for small businesses to work smarter, improve efficiency and unlock growth. Matt will also share practical strategies for navigating business challenges, building resilience and recognising when to restructure or pivot for long-term success.

Session 2 - Cyber Safety, Legal Considerations & AI Guardrails (11:15am - 12:00pm)

Presented by Randall Hughson, Spectral Cyber

Building on Matt's session, Randall explores how businesses can embrace AI while protecting themselves from emerging risks. Learn practical cyber security strategies, legal considerations and simple AI guardrails that help safeguard your business, data and people.

Session 3 - Attract the Right People. Retain the Best. (1:00pm - 2:00pm)

Presented by Leah Baylis, Champagne Recruitment

Great businesses are built by great people. Leah will share practical recruitment and retention strategies to help you attract high-quality talent, build a strong workplace culture and keep your best people engaged for the long term.

Session 4 - Breaking Down Barriers Through Collaboration (2:00pm - 3:00pm)

Presented by Steve Testar, Showcase SA

Small businesses don't have to grow alone. Steve explores how collaboration can be a powerful alternative to competition, showcasing how community engagement, strategic partnerships and strong networks can open new opportunities and accelerate business success.

Who should attend?

-Small business owners

-Entrepreneurs and start-ups

-Business managers and leaders

-Family businesses

-Professionals looking to future-proof their organisations

Walk away with:

- Practical AI opportunities you can implement now

- Cyber security and risk management strategies

- Recruitment and retention insights

- Business resilience and growth tools

- New ideas, connections and opportunities for collaboration

Because thriving businesses don't happen by accident. They happen when owners have the right tools, the right people and the right support around them.

Date: Thursday 15 October 2026

Time: 10:00am to 3pm

Location: Ambra Spirits Distillery

Dress code: Business Casual

Tickets are available to purchase at an all day rate.

$99 - Small Business

$150- Medium to large business

Please note that lunch WILL NOT be provided. Ambra's kitchen will be open for pizza and light meals if you wish to support

*Tickets cancelled within 48 hours of the event or "no shows" will not be refunded and will be used from your membership entitlements. If you are feeling unwell or are experiencing any cold/flu symptoms we ask you to please stay home for the safety of others.

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