I am Elyss, and I have spent 20+ years in tourism sales, marketing, and operations. I know what it takes to build new products, launch services, get trade-ready, and actually grow a business. Not just talk about it. I work with small businesses across tourism, trades, professional services, and online retail. Whether you need someone to help you create a new product offering, rebuild your website, relaunch a service, represent your company at trade events or get your systems sorted, I am here to do the work with you.
Business development for small operators who need someone to actually do the work, not just give advice and disappear.
I help tourism businesses, trades, professional services, and online stores grow through hands-on business development, systems improvement, and trade readiness. Based in Port Stephens, working Australia-wide.
About EDL Consulting
After 20+ years of hands-on experience in sales, marketing, operations and strategy, I know that every business is beautifully different. What works for one might not work for another, and that is exactly why I do not do cookie-cutter solutions.
I listen first. Really listen. Then we figure out what you actually need – whether that is streamlining your processes, getting trade-ready, managing busy periods, or simply having someone to bounce ideas off who understands the challenges of running a business.
What I do:
Business Development & Strategy – Let us map out where you want to go and how to get there
Systems & Process Improvement – Making your day-to-day smoother and more efficient
Trade Readiness – Getting you ready for domestic and international opportunities
Overflow Support – Extra hands when you need them most
Market Insights & Partnerships – Connecting you with the right people and opportunities
Whether your business is tourism-focused or not, I am here to help you grow with clarity and confidence.
Tourism Businesses
With over 20+ years in the tourism industry, I understand the challenges you face. I have helped tourism businesses create new product offerings, rebuild websites to increase bookings, relaunch services with agent commissions, and develop distribution strategies that actually work. Whether you need help with trade readiness, product development, trade representation or getting your operations sorted for peak season, I bring hands-on experience and real results.
All Other Businesses
I haave helped a mechanical workshop sell their business, an accounting firm improve their website to triple enquiries, and businesses streamline their administration so they stop drowning in paperwork. Whether you need better systems, help with policies and procedures, someone to point you in the right direction for workplace processes, or just figure out why your business feels chaotic, I can help. Small businesses are my passion, regardless of industry.
Ready to have that conversation?
You do not need to have it all figured out. Sometimes the best first step is simply talking through what is on your mind with someone who has been there.
📍 Port Stephens NSW | Australia-wide and international service