mentoring programs.
Alex Brown is a tourism development consultant based in Adelaide and is the Tourism Mentor for three industry programs.
The Southern Business Mentoring Program (SBMP) - an initiative available to businesses and residents to access free one on one consultations with experienced business advisors across a variety of fields. The SBMP supports residents and businesses operating within the City of Marion, City of Onkaparinga, City of Holdfast Bay and District Council of Yankalilla. Sessions are primarily delivered through Skype, zoom and phone.
In a free mentoring session with Alex you can chat about business planning, tourism grant writing, brainstorming ideas for your business, capturing new markets or capability building including:
o Getting started in tourism
o Product development and experience delivery
o Tourism distribution
o Tourism marketing strategy
o Packaging and partnerships
o Becoming export ready
o Getting involved in or planning events
o Understanding tourism market data, insights and trends
Book a session with Alex Brown, Tourism Advisor today.
Alex Brown is a business coach in the South Australian Tourism Industry Council’s (TiCSA) 2023 Business Capabilities Program that connects tourism businesses to industry expert coaches. Eligible businesses and organisations can access two hours of personalised business coaching at a subsidised price of $88.00 (valued at up to $400). TiCSA members receive a further 50% discount ($44.00). Business coaching supports four themes of:
o Workforce and skills
o Communications and marketing
o Quality Tourism Experiences
o Better business
Alex Brown is the Tourism Mentor for Regional Development Australia Eyre Peninsula. I’m excited to bring my expertise to support businesses with tailored guidance in business planning, tourism marketing, grant writing and capability building.
Subsidised tourism mentoring is available thanks to the support of the Small Business Fundamentals Program that offers up to $300 funding per business.
Testimonials
Natasha Biggins, owner at Naracoorte Homestead
“Brilliant breadth of knowledge and ability to offer "easy to implement" strategies for my business. Thank you, I look forward to working with you again.”
Holly Rickard, The Ausly, Aldinga
“I recently had the pleasure of working with Alex and I couldn't be more impressed with her expertise and guidance. Alex was incredibly knowledgeable in the field of tourism and provided me with valuable insights and recommendations to help me grow my business.
What stood out to me the most was Alex's willingness to go above and beyond. She not only provided me with great advice during our mentoring sessions but also followed up with additional information and resources that were relevant to my business. Her dedication and commitment to helping me succeed were truly appreciated.”