THE UP & COMING LEADERSHIP SERIES

Business Illawarra, in partnership with The Small Business Hub and The Grange, is proud to launch Up & Coming: Lunch & Learn series, a new monthly lunchtime leadership series designed to support and upskill the region’s middle-level professionals and business leaders.

Each session runs for just 2 hours over lunch, making it the perfect opportunity to step out of your day-to-day, gain real-world strategies, and return to work inspired and empowered.

NOVEMBER topic: Risk-Proof Growth: Legal and Financial Traps Every Business Should Avoid

Growing businesses rarely fail due to a lack of ambition, they fail because of unseen risk. From poorly structured contracts and employee arrangements to cash flow exposure, tax complexity, and compliance obligations, there are hidden legal and financial blind spots that can quietly erode profitability and reputation.

This practical, no-nonsense session hosted by Business Illawarra will uncover the most common legal and financial pitfalls that hold businesses back and how to avoid them before they become costly mistakes. Featuring expert insights from Access Law Group and KPMG, this session will help you safeguard your business and strengthen your foundations for growth.

What You’ll GAIN 

  • A clear understanding of the most common legal and financial risks facing growing businesses

  • Real-world case studies showing what went wrong and how it could have been avoided

  • Practical strategies to identify, manage, and minimise business risk

  • Greater confidence to make informed decisions around contracts, cash flow, tax, and compliance

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Meet OUR NOVEMBER SPEAKERS

courtney west, KPMG 


Courtney has over 20 years’ experience providing business and tax advisory services across diverse industries. Passionate about helping family businesses improve operations and wealth, she also serves on boards and as a trusted advisor. Through her expertise and KPMG’s global insights, she supports clients in growing their businesses and strengthening the broader business community.


TOM eLLICOTT, ACCESS LAW GROUP

Tom, appointed Director in 2007 and an Accredited Specialist in Business Law, leads the Commercial, Property, Wills & Estates teams at Access Law Group. With over 30 years’ experience, he is known for his straightforward, solutions-focused approach. Tom handles complex business, succession, and ownership matters, offering trusted expertise to clients, advisors, and the broader legal community.
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Who Should Attend

  • This session is ideal for business owners, directors, CFOs, general managers, and senior leaders, as well as anyone planning to grow, hire, raise capital, or acquire another business.

Event Details

Date: Thursday 20 November 2025
Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Venue: The Grange, 10 Kembla Grange Place, Kembla Grange NSW 2526
Cost: Members Price $65 / NON Member price $75

Reserve Your Seat Today

Spots are limited and filling fast – don’t miss the first event in this exciting new series!