Fiona Latham-Cannon Digital Business Advisor

04/09/2026

Three in a row! 🏆🏆🏆 And now… Hall of Fame!

I’m incredibly proud to share that the Jindabyne Chamber of Commerce has been named a Regional Winner at the Business NSW South East NSW Business Awards for the third consecutive year, earning the NSW South East Chamber Hall of Fame recognition. What an accolade for our Snowy Mountains business community!

As Secretary and a member of the Chamber’s Executive Committee for the past 8 years, I know just how much work happens behind the scenes. We’re a hands-on team that genuinely cares for the businesses we represent; advocating, promoting, mentoring, creating opportunities, driving tourism and finding practical ways to strengthen our local economy.

Over the years, we’ve watched the Chamber grow enormously, built stronger connections across the business community and worked hard to make sure local businesses have a voice. Our approach has always gone beyond traditional advocacy, we actively promote businesses, create events and opportunities, foster collaboration and champion the local business communities.

So to have that work recognised three years running, and now with a Hall of Fame accolade, feels pretty special. I’m over the moon and very proud of the people I get to work alongside. ❤️

A big thank you to Regional Development Australia Southern NSW and ACT for sponsoring this award category and supporting the work of business chambers across our region.

And the timing couldn’t be better personally…

Next week I’m heading back to work as a Business Advisor with Enterprise Plus and Small Business Network, delivering the NSW Business Connect program, to be called Small Business Advisory. I’m genuinely excited to be returning to the work I love; sitting down one-on-one with small business owners, solving problems, finding opportunities and helping businesses move forward.

Championing small business through the Jindabyne Chamber and supporting business owners individually through Service NSW Business Bureau Business Connect, it feels very good to be doing both again.

What a week for small business in the Snowy Mountains! 🥂🏔️

04/09/2026

There’s always a lesson to be learned in small business. Take a minute and listen to High Country Fitness acceptance speech. Olympian Manuela Birchtold has what it takes and speaks so well about how to make life + small business work.
So proud of you Manuela! 🥰

04/09/2026

Product placement done right. 🎾

Grey Goose at the US Open is a great example of how a brand can become part of the experience, rather than simply putting its logo in front of an audience.

The branded cup gets the name noticed, but it’s the mini tennis balls that make it memorable. They connect the product directly to the event, add a bit of fun and turn an ordinary drink into something spectators want to photograph, share and talk about.

That’s the sweet spot with product placement and sponsorship. Don’t just be seen ~ find a way to belong in the moment.

Make it clever. Make it relevant. Make it unmistakably yours. And if you can make thousands of customers do some of the marketing for you by sharing it across their own socials? Even better.

Sometimes the simplest marketing ideas really do serve up the biggest impact. 🎾🍸

The fact that they make all the prize money from this drink alone …. 🤯🤯🤯

08/07/2026

Real support. Real connections. Real business growth.

The right network can open doors, simplify challenges, and give you the confidence to grow your business with purpose.

At the Small Business Network, you’ll gain practical support, trusted advice, and meaningful connections designed to help your business succeed, every step of the way.

Join a community that’s helping small businesses grow
stronger every day.

https://www.smallbusinessnetwork.org.au/why-join

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01/07/2026

This would have to be one of the best answers I’ve seen to one of the biggest headaches for sole traders ~ managing cash flow for tax.

I was listening to Mark Bouris chatting with HNRY CEO and co-founder James Fuller, and one thing really stuck with me. HNRY is more than a SAAS ~ it’s more like “service as a software”. Real people, backed by smart technology, taking care of the stuff most business owners dread.

Imagine never having to think about putting money aside for tax, GST or BAS again. It’s all taken care of as you get paid. For many sole traders, that’s a load off their minds.

Do yourself a favour and have a listen to the podcast with Mark and James. If you’re self-employed, I think you’ll find it well worth your time.

On another note, I was also really pleased to hear Mark has completed his report and recommendations for the NSW Government on the future of NSW Business Connect.

Having worked as a Business Connect Advisor, I’ve seen first-hand the difference this program made to thousands of small businesses across the state.

Here’s hoping we see it back sooner rather than later. Thanks, Mark, for taking on such an important piece of work.



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The Mentor with Mark Bouris · Episode

27/05/2026

Godspeed Daughter 🥰

If anyone wants to jump on an incredible opportunity to have their business showcased internationally by a seriously talented creative and marketing agency ~ now’s the time to reach out to Tash.

With upcoming projects and collaborations happening across London and New York, Lemonade Marketing Co is taking brands abroad visually in the most stylish, elevated way possible.

Super creative. Super connected. Super talented. 🍋

Give a follow or get in touch soon before those op spots disappear!

17/04/2026

09/04/2026

Mark Bouris review: Help shape the successor to Business Connect | The NSW Government has announced that it will provide a new advisory service for small businesses.

The service, a successor to the previous Business Connect program, will provide specialist advice to help small business owners build practical skills to run and grow their business.

Entrepreneur Mark Bouris AM, with support from the Service NSW Business Bureau, will lead a comprehensive 90-day review into the needs and priorities of small businesses.

The review will examine the core foundational and specialist skills needed by small business owners, the common challenges small businesses face and key industries requiring additional support.

To ensure the service reflects the needs of small businesses across different industries, business stages and locations, the NSW Government is asking small business owners to have your say on the key supports the new advisory service should include.

Stakeholders, including peak bodies, business chambers and local councils, are also encouraged to contribute to the consultation.

The Small Business Commission will also provide input to this review.

Mark Bouris AM is an Australian entrepreneur and innovator with decades of business experience, best known for founding Wizard Home Loans, Yellow Brick Road and hosting The Apprentice Australia.

The review is due to be presented to the NSW Government in May 2026.

This consultation is open until 11:59pm, Sunday 19 April 2026.

https://www.haveyoursay.nsw.gov.au/New-small-business-advisory-service