The Up & Coming Series - Risk-Proof Growth

The Up & Coming Lunch Leadership Series

Presented by Business Illawarra, The Small Business Hub & The Grange.

Session 4: Risk-Proof Growth: Legal and Financial Traps Every Business Should Avoid

📅 Thursday 20 November 2025
🕛 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
📍 The Grange, Princes Highway, 10 Kembla Grange, NSW 2526

About the Series

Business Illawarra is proud to partner with Wavefm, The Small Business Hub and The Grange to launch a new monthly series of bite-sized, educational sessions designed to help everyday businesses thrive.

Each session runs for just two hours over lunch, making it the perfect opportunity for middle-level professionals and team leaders to gain practical strategies and insights, without taking the whole day out of the office.

These sessions are all about real-world tools for everyday business, with expert speakers, actionable content, and the chance to connect with peers.

Session Overview:

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

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.

Registrations essential – secure your spot today!