About us
ASC is a community for entrepreneurs to belong, revolutionising the way Australia’s business owners connect. We differentiate by providing marketing tools to assist members in succeeding. We run multiple educational sessions about growth and self help.
The Startup Journey Shouldn't Be Lonely
Break the cycle of "someday" and join 100+ Australian entrepreneurs who stopped procrastinating and started building real businesses
The harsh reality of startup procrastination hits Australian entrepreneurs hard - with the average delay costing $50,000 in lost first-mover advantage as competitors seize market opportunities while you're still planning. The statistics are even more sobering: 73% of "someday" startups never launch at all, remaining forever trapped in the endless cycle of preparation and perfectionism. However, our members consistently break this pattern, launching their businesses 5 times faster than solo entrepreneurs who struggle alone with analysis paralysis. The truth that every successful founder learns is simple but crucial: your idea is completely worthless until you start executing it, and every day you wait is another day your competitors gain ground in the market you're dreaming about entering.
By joining our community, we make sure you move forward by providing you resources with our startup packs - comprehensive toolkits designed to eliminate the overwhelm and give you clear, actionable steps to take immediately.
How We Assist Entrepreneurs Start a Business
Our 4-Pillar Startup Support System
Pillar 1: Setup & Digital Foundation
Over many years, we had identified most startups failed to start is because they are stuck at the digital stage. Thus we provide you a comprehensive digital foundation package. Every member who joined receives a FREE professional website setup that gets your business online within 24 hours using our intuitive drag-and-drop templates. This isn't just a basic site - you get a fully responsive design with five essential pages, integrated contact forms that feed directly into your CRM to help customers find and interact with you you.
You will also receive FREE email marketing system complements your website perfectly, providing professional email sequences to nurture your first customers automatically.
Building a successful startup begins with the right connections and a professional online presence. Our strategic networking events include speed networking sessions where you can meet over 15 entrepreneurs in just 60 minutes, plus industry-specific meetups that connect you with peers in your exact sector, whether that's FinTech, SaaS, or E-commerce.
We also host investor pitch nights that give you direct access to VCs and angel investors actively looking for opportunities.
Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
Promote your SEO services. Explain how you optimize clients' websites to improve their search engine rankings and visibility. Highlight your strategies for keyword research, on-page and off-page optimization, and SEO audits to enhance organic search traffic.
Content Marketing
Showcase your content marketing services. Describe how you produce high-quality, engaging content that attracts and engages target audiences. Emphasize your expertise in creating blog posts, articles, infographics, videos, and other content formats to drive brand awareness and customer engagement.
Social Media Management
Emphasize your social media management services. Explain how you plan, create, and execute social media campaigns across various platforms to increase brand visibility, engage with audiences, and achieve marketing objectives. Highlight your strategies for content scheduling, community management, and social media advertising.
CHOOSE YOUR PLAN FOR YOUR START UP
Select the plan that best fits your needs and seamlessly adapts to support your future growth.
Starter
$50/mo
For basic entrepreneur essentials
Complete Digital Startup Pack (worth $1,497 value) including:
Custom website access and web hosting
1x Custom domain
2x Custom email accounts
Email marketing system
CRM and customer management tools
E-commerce capabilities with payment processing
Access to advanced AI automations
Educational startup webinar sessions
Community pitch review
Your business domain into member directory
Community forum connect with a network of CEOs who’ve been where you are
Generate fresh ideas for business growth and personal development by learning from experts at your peer group meetings, regional events, and workshops
For investors who are interested in projects to invest
Member
$500/mo
Perfect for solo founders, freelancers, and early-stage entrepreneurs building their startup
For serious entrepreneur
Everything in Starter, PLUS:
Up to 12 domains and websites for branching out
Unlimited email accounts
Growth advise, access to marketing and growth materials
Access to network sporting sessions
Work on key challenges and opportunities, while staying accountable for your future actions.
Advanced
Premium networking with other successful business owners
Check ups and mentoring sessions
Business assessment
Access a vetted network, personalised services, 450+ exclusive events
Hyper
$99/mo
Perfect for growing startups, business owners, and entrepreneurs ready to scale
For serious entrepreneur
Everything in Growth, PLUS:
Digital Starup Marketing Pack:
Marketing services for lead generation
Custom Development - Personalised roadmap for your specific industry
Access one-to-one sessions
Advanced Marketing Automation - Sophisticated email sequences, customer journeys, AI calls
Partnership Facilitation - introductions to potential business partners
Referral partner customer leads in flow from advanced community network
Receive high-value answers to tactical questions in a global forum
Access to IT support system and you just focus on your business
Investor introductions to those who are ready to grow
Not READY TO start?
or Join for Free
Networking Events Access - Attend all speed networking sessions, industry meetups, and investor pitch nights
Basic Community Forum - Connect with other entrepreneurs and ask questions
Grow your network with like-minded high achievers
Monthly Workshop Attendance - Join educational sessions on startup basics
Resource Library Access - Download templates, guides, and startup checklists
Educational Mailing and Industry Updates
Receive invitations to monthly networking events and be in the know of new clubhouses and important updates
FAQS
What makes this different from other startup hubs?
Most hubs are either too expensive or too basic (missing key features). We built this specifically for the startup journey - from MVP to scale. You get everything founders actually need, digital package, growth automation, funding pipeline management, and a community of other founders, all in one platform for less.
Here's the reality: setting up a website, implementing a CRM system, and launching email marketing automation typically costs $4,000 or more if you're buying these services individually. Most startups either pay this premium or settle for inferior solutions that hurt their credibility. We offer a third option. Through our community's collective buying power and strategic partnerships with leading technology providers, we deliver this complete digital foundation at a fraction of the standard cost. You get enterprise-quality tools at startup-friendly pricing, simply because you're part of our community.
I already have an established business. Is this community still valuable for me?
Absolutely! While we support startups from the idea stage, many of our most active and successful members are established business owners who join for very different reasons. If your current digital systems are outdated, clunky, or costing you too much, our modern website and CRM platform often provides a significant upgrade at a fraction of what you're currently paying. Many existing business owners switch to us specifically for our cost-effective and easy-to-use designs that help them grow without the technical headaches or expensive agency fees.
Beyond the digital tools, the real value for established businesses comes from strategic networking and collaboration opportunities. You'll connect with complementary businesses that can become referral partners, joint venture collaborators, or even clients for your services. Our community includes entrepreneurs across diverse industries – from FinTech and PropTech to e-commerce and professional services – creating countless opportunities for B2B partnerships that can open new revenue streams you hadn't considered.
Established business owners also benefit from our investor network if you're looking to scale or raise capital for expansion, our mentor program where you can both receive guidance on growth challenges and give back by mentoring newer entrepreneurs, and our visibility opportunities including speaking at events and featured spotlights that position you as an industry leader. Many of our existing business owner members tell us that the connections they've made and the partnerships they've formed have been worth multiples of their membership investment. You're not just joining a startup community – you're joining a diverse ecosystem of ambitious entrepreneurs at all stages who can help take your business to the next level.
I'm just starting out - is this too advanced for me?
Not at all! We designed this for founders at every stage. Our founder tiers includes pre-built templates and step-by-step playbooks that guide you through launching your startup. Plus, you get access to our founder community and monthly mentorship sessions. Many of our most successful users started as complete beginners and are now scaling rapidly.
What kind of support do I get if I need help?
Way more than typical hub support! All paid and free members get access to our founder community. Paid members get access to monthly group mentorship sessions, and priority email support. Scale tier users get weekly strategy calls and a dedicated growth advisor. We're not just a startup community - we're founders helping founders succeed
Don't procrastinate - join now!
