WE’RE BUSINESS SENSE
A BOUTIQUE MULTI SKILLED CONSULTANCY
GRANTS & FUNDING
Our results speak for ourselves. We have secured over $400 million in grant funding to date. We offer a range of services from Project Planning, community engagement, research and data through to detailed Project Business Cases, including Project and Risk Management Plans.
STRATEGY
We can assist Councils with:
- Renewal of Long Term Strategic Plans
- Community Engagement Strategies
- Economic Development / Tourism Strategies
- Business Cases for large infrastructure projects and community programs
- Marketing Strategies
BRAND MANAGEMENT
Not just a one trick pony – BusinessSense can work with you to develop a gorgeous identity and branding package for your business. We can help by reveiwing your branding touchpoints, developing a marketing strategy & setting up your online social media.
ABOUT US
WE DELIVER WITHOUT THE OVERHEADS OF A LARGE CONSULTANCY!
Business Sense is a boutique multi-skilled agency specialising in Strategic Grant Management and Project Management. Lead Project Manager and grant funding specialist, Gretchen Armitage, has more than 18 years of experience working on government-related projects, direct project management, and in the commercial sector.
Our results are underpinned by attention to detail, and a focus on quality and efficiency, which is overlaid with a passion for what we do. BusinessSense draws on the combined knowledge and experience of its team to provide the best outcomes for clients. We constantly look for innovative ways to problem solve and ensure maximum cut through.
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So many amazing takeaways from listening to the wisdom of @kerwinrae at today's #accelerator program!
"You're a biomedical supercomputer ...
Stop acting like a matchbox car".
"Every time I feel fear I move Forward....
Every time I feel fear I move Forward...
Every time I feel fear I move Forward..."
The more conscious you are - the more things you see and the more choices you have!
Feeling the focus and passion in a bustling room of regional entrepreneurs at Mudgee Councils Central West Entrepreneurs Summit.
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Perfect afternoon for touring the Parkes Special Activation Precinct!
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Our new desk edition... Pibbles
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Great News! We have secured $10.4 million for the revitalization of heritage listed Jenolan Caves House under the NSW Government Regional Growth - Tourism and Environment Fund 🙌
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It was our pleasure yesterday to present a Grant Writing workshop to Landcare groups within Central West and Central Tablelands Landcare regions.
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Another grant win for Blayney Shire Council! $1.9m approved in funding for major upgrades to Centrepoint Leisure Facility.
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“Love takes off masks that we fear we cannot live without... and know that we cannot live within”. #love #mindfulness #walkyourtruepath #authenticity #beyourbestself #believe #lifemoments #remeberthenow #moment #life #serenity #mindful #self #beach #sunset #centralcoast #waves #livethemoments #gretchen #businesssense
So proud of our team and what we achieve... our results speak for themselves! Over $46 million won in grant funding from just one NSW Government Program recently announced with only a pool of $100m available in the round!
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WHY US
Because we love what we do & it shows in our work.
Our team has a balanced background in both the private sector and local government.
We are dependable, qualified and experienced. When we say we will deliver, we will.
We are a small consultancy that works with others when needed so our clients don’t bear all the overhead costs of a large consultancy firm.
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