Smart Start
Systems
The right processes, right from the start.
STARTUP STRONG:
Build a Business That Runs Like a Well-Oiled Machine from Day One.
Starting a business is exciting—but without the right systems in place, it can quickly become overwhelming.
Smart Start Systems is designed to help you set up smart processes, streamline operations, and create a solid foundation so your business runs smoothly from the start.
From hiring processes, setting up the correct employment documents, and team management through to documenting and automating your procedures, business performance and efficiency strategies, this program gives you the tools to set your business up for success.
Get it right from day one and build a business that works for you—not the other way around!
BUILD FOR GROWTH
This program is perfect for new or growing businesses, startups, and entrepreneurs who want to build a business that runs efficiently.
Most businesses struggle with inefficiency—wasting time on manual tasks, constantly putting out fires, and relying on guesswork instead of strategy. Without the right systems, scaling up becomes overwhelming, hiring the right people is a challenge, and profitability takes longer than it should.
With Smart Start Systems, you’ll skip the growing pains and start strong with:
Clear, Efficient Processes – Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) to create consistency, reduce errors, and free up your time.
Optimised Systems – Set up workflows that eliminate bottlenecks and automate repetitive tasks, so your business runs smoothly.
Data-Driven Decision-Making – Establish KPIs and build control dashboards to measure success and make informed business decisions.
Hiring & People Management Strategies – Build your strategy for recruitment, onboarding, and training the right people so your business can thrive.
Ready-to-Use HR & Business Templates – Get access to employment contracts, policy documents, onboarding templates, training matrices, gap analysis, and implementation guides—so you’re not starting from scratch.
FOUNDATION FIRST. BUILD A BUSINESS THAT RUNS WITHOUT CHOAS.
This program is designed to give you practical, hands-on support to set up efficient and operational systems that help you to grow with control.
Through five live one-to-one online learning sessions, we’ll walk you through the key principles of process optimisation, system design, efficiency strategies and people management—tailored specifically to your business needs.
But we don’t stop at theory. With three implementation sessions, we’ll work with you to build what you’ve learned into your business, troubleshoot challenges, and ensure real progress.
This isn’t a one-size-fits-all course—it’s a guided, interactive, and collaborative experience designed to help you take immediate action and build the foundations for long-term growth.
The Smart Start Systems program typically takes around 3 months, but because it's completely tailored to your business’ unique needs, the timeline may vary to ensure you get the best possible results. We move fast, to get your business humming.
WHAT DO WE WORK
THROUGH TOGETHER?
Expand to see what is involved in each step.
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Gemba Walks – Learn to see where time and effort are being wasted.
Voice of the Customer – Align processes with your customer needs.
Operations – Identify areas to streamline, automate, and improve efficiency.
Star Players vs. Systems – Reduce reliance on key individuals.
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Develop a hiring strategy and access HR templates for employment contracts, policies, onboarding and performance management.
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SOP Creation & Access – Standardise processes for efficiency.
Problem Manuals – Ensure quick solutions to recurring issues.
Collaborative Design – Get input from your team for buy-in and success.
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Key Performance Indicators - Develop methods for measuring the most important factors in your business.
Business Dashboard – Track key metrics at a glance, and catch issues quickly.
Continuous Improvement (CI) Plan – Small changes, big results.
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Work with experts that have owned businesses to help design and implement the best systems for your business.
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Access to Exclusive Business Templates so you don’t need to start from scratch– business policies, HR templates, SOPs, kanban cards, training trackers, dashboards.
IS THIS PACKAGE RIGHT FOR YOU?
This package is for Australian business owners who are ready to:
✅ Get profitable faster by setting up efficient systems early.
✅ Avoid costly mistakes and wasted time on disorganised operations.
✅ Set their business up to scale with confidence, knowing their business is built on solid foundations.
✅ Hire the right team and set them up for success and performance from the start, whilst knowing your staff documents are compliant.
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INVESTMENT
$3,700
Set your business up for scalable success, strong systems, and a high-performing team—right from the start.
💡 Take the Next Step: Book a call to discuss your business, identify key areas for improvement, and explore how our program can help you achieve your goals.
Let’s find the right time to get started—your next level of efficiency begins here!
WHO WE ARE
We specialise in helping businesses streamline, automate, and scale. Our approach is practical, hands-on, and results-driven—because we know that small businesses need real solutions, not more theory.
Our expertise in LEAN process improvement, automation, and business operations, will help you eliminate waste, reduce overwhelm, and build a business that runs efficiently.
With decades of combined experience across manufacturing, education, government, hospitality, and business operations, we know what it takes to make a business run smoothly—because we’ve done it ourselves. As business owners, we understand firsthand the challenges of juggling operations, people, and growth.
Shane Hellwege holds postgraduate qualifications in Competitive Manufacturing, with experience spanning multinational companies, industry bodies, training organisations, small businesses, and primary producers. He has spent years optimising workforce capability, training, and manufacturing processes.
Alana Lee is a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt with a background in business operations, marketing, and stakeholder engagement.
Together, we cut through the chaos, eliminate inefficiencies, and build smart, scalable systems that actually work—helping organisations streamline operations, engage their teams, and grow without the growing pains.

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