• Business management learning materials, built around ABDI’s 12 Pillars, delivered to you monthly online
• Developed and presented by business owners and specialists
• Access to the ABDI Member Only Portal, with business templates, How-To guides and more

• Catch up with others in the program regularly, via ABDI’s online group discussion platform
• Review content from the program in an informal group setting
• Find out how other progressive businesses are solving their problems and building their businesses

• Monthly call-in sessions with your mentor (more intensive coaching also available on request)
• Get advice and support from business owners / specialists who have ‘been there before’
• Be kept accountable and on track when building your business

• Optional workshop sessions throughout the 12 month program
• Connect face-to-face with other business owners
• Work through real life case studies, and be exposed to leading thinking around specialist business topics

Depending on the package you have chosen, and the amount of time you really want to devote to it, you should allow minimum 4 or 5 hours per month.

You’ll receive 1x module each month, which includes videos and worksheets, and this usually takes 1-2 hours to complete.

Also included is a monthly group online networking session, where you will spend 1 hour connecting with other business owners.

You’ll also have the opportunity to participate in a monthly ‘special topic’ session, where we invite a guest presenter to talk on a specialist business topic.

If you have chosen the fast track mentoring package, this will include a 1 hour personal mentoring session for your business.

Obviously, the more time you dedicate to this business development process, the greater the results will be.

The ABDI Member Portal has been optimised for people with poor internet speeds. For example, the platform is hosted on a server based in Brisbane, rather than other sites that might be based in the United States, Russia or somewhere like this.

You also have the ability to dial in via your phone to the member only webinar sessions, and your group coaching sessions. This means all you need is a phone connection rather than good internet.

The program provides a well-rounded education on foundational business principles, based on the ABDI 12x Pillars of Business Best Practice. We make sure everyone has the foundations right and also deal with advanced concepts all owners and managers will benefit from. It’s also interactive – meaning you get to ask your questions – either in the group or 1:1.

The major difference is that the Accelerate Package includes 12 monthly 1:1 mentoring sessions. These personal sessions build accountability and provide a sounding board for any business decisions you need to make. They also allow you work at a deeper level, where you will work on the underlying factors (i.e. the causes) rather than simply managing the issues (i.e. the effects). As a result, you’ll be able to make considerable progress in a short amount of time.

You’ll also get access to ABDI’s coaching portal, where you’ll be able to record your progress, commitments, actions and generally stay accountable with your mentor.

If you are really looking to fast-track your business growth journey, fortnightly or even weekly sessions are also available (at additional cost, but discounted for program participants).

Our mentors have varied backgrounds, with a strong focus on business management, and all have run their own businesses. This means they have experience in the issues you face. You will be paired with a mentor based on your identified needs once joining the program.

Others in the program are generally business owners, managers, and entrepreneurs across a range of agricultural sectors. They generally have a particular mindset, looking at opportunities rather than problems, and are keen to freely share their thoughts.

Also they want to be challenged with outside-the-square thinking, recognising that their way of looking at life may need to be challenged or is non-serving.

Very minimal. While we recognise that production and business are interlinked, we focus on the business side of things. In general, many in agriculture are comfortable in managing the production side of the business, however are often uncomfortable and are looking for support on managing the business. It is also an area where significant gains in profitability, and peace of mind, can be made.

We are committed to ensuring the program is the right fit for participants. While we have never had anyone take us up on the offer, there is a money back guarantee available. This is only available up until the end of the second month of the program, and you must demonstrate that you have completed all of the supplied content (learning modules, worksheets and any other form) and participated in all of the group sessions for the full duration. Further terms and conditions apply.