Business Alive Masterclass
Open to everyone, tickets on sale Thursday 15 October 2026

Business Alive Masterclass Day

Practical tools to grow, lead and sustain your business. Four sessions, one day, at Ambra Spirits Distillery.

10:00am to 3:00pm 4 sessions From $99

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.

When
Thursday 15 October, 10:00am to 3:00pm
Where
Ambra Spirits Distillery, Thebarton
Dress
Business Casual
Tickets
$99 small business, $150 medium to large
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What you'll learn

Four sessions across the day, each led by a South Australian business leader working in that field.

Session 1

AI, Business Resilience, Restructure & Turnaround

Matt HillABRT10:00am to 11:00am

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

Randall HughsonSpectral Cyber11:15am to 12:00pm

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.

Leah BaylisChampagne Recruitment1:00pm to 2:00pm

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

Steve TestarShowcase SA2:00pm to 3:00pm

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.

The speakers for this event

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

Tickets

Tickets are available to purchase at an all day rate.

$99Small Business
$150Medium to large business

Please note that catering is not provided. Ambra's kitchen will be open for 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.

Business Alive Masterclass Day Thu 15 Oct, from $99
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