Build a profitable, sustainable business without compromising your values
Strategic business and financial guidance for purpose-led small businesses, shaped by an intersectional feminist lens and a commitment to equity, accessibility, and environmental sustainability
Practical, values-aligned support for building a better business
‘Our research found that global consumers are four to six times more likely to trust, buy, champion and protect those companies with a strong purpose over those with a weaker one.’
2020 Zeno Strength of Purpose Study
YOUR SMALL BUSINESS CAN CREATE A BIG IMPACT
Until now, small business consulting services like Volta have focused on strategies to drive profit. But purpose? Not so much.
So, chances are, you’ve already thought about aligning your small business with a purpose that drives social change. But you shelved the idea because…
Adopting a sustainable profit-for-purpose business model, without specialist support, can look like a lot of extra work. And expense.
Especially if you’re not sure about the impact one small business with a purpose can really have.
Well, here’s the thing…
Small businesses like yours make up 97% of the approximately 2.4 million businesses in Australia.
Even if 50% of them choose to align profit with purpose and become more sustainable – the potential for social impact is massive.
‘Small acts, when multiplied by millions of people, can transform the world.’
~ Howard Zinn
Grow a more sustainable small business one step at a time
You don’t need to tackle everything at once to start growing a more sustainable small business. If you’re already clear about purpose, a simple first step could be a review of your operational choices, asking questions like:
- What is my bank’s track record on the issues I care about? Financial institutions act when enough of their customers demand change – or leave
- Do my current suppliers have values that align with mine? Simply asking the question can trigger positive change in the broader community
- What can I do next to grow in a sustainable, purposeful way? Hopping on a free call with me will give you some insight…
Want to explore the possibilities ahead for your small business? Let’s chat…
SUSTAINABLE SMALL BUSINESS CONSULTING SERVICES
My long-term vision for Volta Consulting is to make sustainable business practices more accessible for all Australian small businesses. And it starts with the fundamentals. From keeping your books in order to mapping out a financial strategy that supports both your bottom line and your impact, to consulting when you’re ready to think bigger.
Here’s what working together can look like.
BOOKKEEPING
Keep your finances accurate, up to date, and stress-free.
From day-to-day transactions to reconciliations and reporting, get the solid financial foundation every sustainable small business needs, without the admin headache.
FINANCIAL STRATEGY
Plan your next steps with confidence and purpose.
Get clarity about your cash flow, profitability, and the direction your business is heading, so you can make informed decisions that support your business, financial and social goals.
CONSULTING
Once your books and financial strategy are sorted, take it further.
Get an objective review of your challenges and goals from an experienced business consultant who specialises in collaborative, tailored and sustainable solutions.
Hi, I’m Narelle Wilson – experienced bookkeeper, financial strategist, and founder of Volta Consulting
I’m shaking up the status quo for purpose-led business owners across Australia. So that building a profitable business with a positive social impact – can become the norm – not the exception.
With 15+ years of hands-on small business management, I’ve worn more than my fair share of commercial hats, which means…
Working with me is like hiring a whole team of specialised small business consultants – without the conflicting goals and perspectives, or the cost.
You only deal with (and invest in) one person – me. But you gain access to a broad range of business skills, experience and knowledge that will help you build a sustainable small business, where:
your financial and social goals can co-exist -
as equal partners
you combine profit and purpose to drive social change -
like advancing gender equity or protecting the environment
positive impact for all stakeholders matters -
from your employees and clients, to your local, national, even global community
I work with purpose-led small businesses all around Australia but home, for me, is beautiful Boorloo (Perth), situated on Whadjuk Noongar Boodja (Whadjuk Noongar Country)
Ready to build a financially sustainable business that creates positive impact? Let’s chat
KIND WORDS FROM MY CLIENTS
Narelle’s communication is friendly, timely and thorough. Her business planning and advice skills are exemplary.
I can not recommend Volta and Narelle highly enough.
Working with Narelle is an outstanding experience. She is meticulous, generous, patient and an expert. She made sure I was very clear about the work she was doing and that I made choices that worked for my business every step of the way. Narelle is a real partner and champion.
Narelle is great to work with; it was really helpful for me to have the financial strategy done well from the beginning and clear steps on how I could achieve the business goals.
I highly recommend working with her.
Interested in aligning profit and purpose in your small business?
Book a free 20-minute call with me
‘Do you want to be a leader that looks back in time and says you were on the wrong side of the argument when the world was crying out for a solution?’
~ Jacinda Ardern, PM of New Zealand