The SME BreakThrough Initiative

Member Profile

The SME BreakThrough Initiative™ is Australia’s Fifth Element in professional services — a category we had to create because small businesses need more than coaching or consulting.

We are the Capability Architects of the SME world. We don’t advise from the sidelines, we step inside the business, shoulder‑to‑shoulder with owners, to rebuild the operational architecture that makes performance predictable.

With 120+ years of combined operational leadership experience, we help owners reduce friction, stabilise systems, strengthen leadership, and build capability that endures.

Sales don’t create spot fires — broken operational processes do.

Our proprietary 15‑Engine Operating System™ diagnoses every part of a business — leadership, safety, systems, governance, delivery, financial rhythm, and operational capability. It provides a structured pathway from stabilisation to capability uplift and transformation.

We’re not delivering motivation.

We’re delivering Transformation.

Delivering New.

Delivering Different.

Contact Details

  • Phone: 0499618052
  • Email: sbaker@smeinitiative.com.au
  • Location: Raworth NSW 2321
  • Website: https://www.smeinitiative.com.au

Our Committee

The leadership of Maitland Business Chamber comprises an elected board of up to 12 members including the President, Vice-President, Treasurer, Secretary and Executive Members who commit on a voluntary basis.

Our Charter

We adhere to the values of Integrity, Strong leadership, Improvement and Development, Excellence and Innovation, Transparency and the highest standards of Professionalism and Ethics

Can Do Business

We provide comprehensive and ongoing support to local businesses in the Maitland region by lobbying all levels of Government, representing the local business community and connecting businesses within and outside our region.

Our Members