Expert operational leadership when you need it

Dealing with the intricacies of how businesses operate is not an easy task, especially in a financially challenging time. At AVA Advisory, we offer Fractional COOs experienced operational leadership on an intermittent, part-time basis. We are dedicated to helping small and medium-sized Australian companies reclaim stability and achieve sustainable growth.

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What is a Fractional / Virtual COO?

Expert operational support to help run your business.

A Fractional COO (or Virtual COO) is an operations professional who works part-time with your company. They enable smaller business to leverage the hands on benefits of an experienced, top-level expert in operations management, business strategy, process improvement, and change management. It is the perfect service for companies looking to improve their productivity, reduce their costs and streamline their processes.

Is a Fractional COO right for your business?

In today’s challenging Australian business environment, with rising operational costs and intense market competition, strategic operational leadership has become essential for sustainable success.

Many SMBs struggle with operational inefficiencies that drain resources and limit growth potential, yet can’t justify the expense of a full-time COO. A Fractional COO delivers executive-level operational expertise on a flexible, cost-effective basis.

Our Fractional COO service provides targeted operational leadership customised to your specific needs. We’ll help you streamline processes, boost productivity and build scalable systems that support growth. Without hands-on guidance, you’ll transform operational challenges into competitive advantages that position your business for long-term success.

Our process pillars

We concentrate on three core pillars of transformation – Improvement, Growth and Support – backed by ongoing advice and performance oversight.

In simple terms, we guide you in running your business more efficiently and sustainably. We work with you to assess the market for your product, develop a growth plan and increase earnings. We parallel these efforts by assisting with back-office management and connecting you with trusted outsourced resources and service providers.

Month-to-month, we help you transform your business and boost daily performance. As Australian businesses navigate some of the toughest operating conditions in decades, we empower you to thrive.

Features and benefits

Gain access to high quality COO-level expertise without the commitment or expense of hiring full-time.

Flexible management

Get the highest level of operational knowledge for the price of a full-time executive so you can make better use of your resources.

Collaborative resource

Our COO are embedded in business, and able to develop long term relationships with you and your staff members.

External perspective

Benefit from an outside perspective to discover inefficiencies and create solutions that work, innovating and improving.

Improved efficiency

Simplify and optimise workflows for increased productivity and profitability so that your business can continue to thrive.

Create bandwidth

Free up capacity and bandwidth so ownership or leadership can focus on revenue generation or other critical needs.

Scalable services

We scale our services to meet the growth and needs of your business whilst providing ongoing guidance through development.

Experience you can trust with your financial success

Our staff are all senior finance experts with backgrounds across both small and large-scale companies. We’ve helped businesses navigate complex financial transitions to increase profit, cash flow and reduce risk.

When should a business consider a Fractional COO?

Consider engaging AVA Advisory's Fractional COO services if you are experiencing:

Growth at lightning speed creating inefficiencies.
Problems in running day-to-day operations.
The requirement for strategic planning without having in-house expertise.
Preparation for a major restructure or transformation.
Desire to improve operational performance and profitability.

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When should a business consider a Fractional COO?

Consider engaging AVA Advisory's Fractional COO services if you are experiencing:

Growth at lightning speed creating inefficiencies.
Problems in running day-to-day operations.
The requirement for strategic planning without having in-house expertise.
Preparation for a major restructure or transformation.
Desire to improve operational performance and profitability.

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Streamline operations and drive performance with expert Fractional COO

Providing targeted operational leadership on a flexible basis, our Fractional COO services are custom designed to enhance business efficiency and execution. Together, we’ll transform your operational challenges into streamlined systems that deliver measurable improvements across your organisation.

Execute with precision

Turn strategic plans into operational reality. We work alongside you to implement practical improvements, ensuring your business processes are optimised for maximum efficiency and consistent delivery.

Unlock operational potential

Access transformative operational expertise backed by substantial experience in process design, team performance and supply chain management – bridging daily operations with strategic business goals.

Build high-performing teams

Harness the power of operational excellence. We develop your team capabilities and operational systems, driving sustainable growth through enhanced productivity and clearer accountability.

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Our Fractional COO expertise streamlines your operations

We don’t just reorganise processes – we transform them into competitive advantages. Where traditional operational leadership is inaccessible, our approach brings executive-level efficiency expertise within your reach.

$33m+

Total client savings delivered

By implementing efficient systems and eliminating operational bottlenecks

10-30%

Revenue growth within 2 years

Achieved through operational streamlining and strategic process optimisation

15%+

Reductions in cost or avoided cost

Through targeted efficiency improvements and smarter resource allocation

A step-by-step guide to our Fractional COO process

AVA Advisory’s Fractional COO service provides structured, comprehensive support for operational excellence.

Operational strategy and execution

Develop and implement tailored strategies to align operations with your business objectives.

Process improvement and transformation

Identify inefficiencies and transform processes to enhance productivity and effectiveness.

Team leadership and development

Lead and mentor your team to build capacity, accountability, and a high-performance culture.

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Understanding Australian legal standards for Personal Asset Protection

We offer Personal Asset Protection advisory services that are built on a solid understanding of Australian legal standards, such as the Bankruptcy Act and the Corporations Act.

We work closely with business owners, their legal advisers, and accountants so that all asset protection steps follow the relevant laws and regulations, keeping your personal assets safe while staying within legal boundaries.

As Personal Asset Protection advisers, it’s important to us that our clients are familiar with Australian laws and regulations and ensure that personal assets are properly protected. Key considerations include:

Using trust structures to protect assets

A discretionary trust can protect assets from business obligations as trust assets don’t count as part of the estate under the Bankruptcy Act 1966 (Cth). But it is important to make sure the trust is set up in the right way and is not an illusion for the purposes of law.

Application of Personal Property Securities Act 2009 (PPSA)

The PPSA covers personal property security interests. If you register your security interests on the Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR), you are safeguarding your personal property interests against third-party claims. It is a registration that gives priority over unregistered or post-registered interests.

Following guidance from the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth)

This Act lays out the responsibility of directors. Directors who observe these obligations – namely, in good faith and in the best interests of the company – will limit their personal liability exposure. A breach can expose individual assets, so follow-through is critical.

Keeping up to date with the Taxation Administration Act 1953 (Cth)

The Act personalises company directors for taxes owed, such as missing PAYG withholdings and Superannuation Guarantee Charge (SGC) amounts. The directors need to make sure these are paid on time so that they can remain unpunished.

Understanding how the Bankruptcy Act 1966 (Cth) works

This Act explains how individual assets are handled during personal bankruptcy. Some personal assets can be held in trust, which provides a certain level of protection against creditors' claims. However, other assets that become part of the bankruptcy can go to creditors. Using asset protection plans before you run into problems is key as transactions that are made in an attempt to avoid creditors can be revoked (claw-back provisions).

Working with AVA Advisory was a game-changer for our small business. Their expertise and guidance helped us successfully restructure and stabilise our operations, paving the way for financial success. We highly recommend their services.

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“AVA have been able to help guide us in terms of what we’ve needed financially. We’ve also engaged them with legal actions that we’ve wanted to prepare ourselves for.

To know we have that confidence behind us should anything go round or should we need those services is absolutely brilliant.”

Rebecca Kirikino

R&B Mining

“After the initial consultation with AVA, we felt that our issues were completely understood and very quickly our minds were put at ease.

We knew we needed to find a company that could actually communicate with the ATO on our behalf. An incredible amount of pressure was taken off me.”

Kristina Drage

Nabawa Valley Tavern

“All of the AVA team have such great expertise and dealt with everything in so professionally. At no point did we ever feel lost or like they wouldn't be able to assist us.

We highly recommend AVA Advisory because of their expertise and dedication to getting a business where it needs to be.”

Lorraine Judd

LCD Lifestyle Group

“I had massive bad debt standing over my head from our tax bill. The SBR process was painless and easy.

AVA Advisory changed everything for me. Their team did all the work – all I did was answer their questions. They were really good at following up, and communicating things in terminology I could understand.”

Todd Kempton

Locale Kitchen

“AVA Advisory continue to identify any operational or financial exposure that we might have. They’ve been so good at helping us extrapolate to where we want to be, to plan financially, so that we can just really focus on being creative and marketing our business.

We feel like we are in really safe hands.”

Angela Murphy

Happy Film

“We went through the SBR process and negotiated our tax rate down, then came up with a plan to repay a portion of the tax that our company could afford.

AVA Advisory really showed empathy – they understood the situation and adapted it to help us. They just didn't treat us like everybody else.”

Nikki

Arkus Auto Services

Do you need a half-yearly health check?

Our half-yearly health checks are essential for keeping your business on track. Using our diagnostic process, we reassess your position, measure the impact of transformation efforts and monitor performance changes. This allows us to stay ahead of any necessary adjustments, refining your strategy and aligning it with evolving goals.
With flexible mentoring options and check-in points, we tailor the process to fit your needs, ensuring continuous growth and improvement.

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FAQs

It is important to understand the role a Fractional COO can play in your business in order to make better financial decisions. Below are 10 frequently asked questions for this service:

What is a Fractional CFO?

A Fractional CFO (Virtual CFO) is a part-time finance professional who delivers strategic financial direction and management at a fraction of the cost of a full-time position.

How can a Fractional CFO benefit my business?

As an accounting professional, they provide expert advice to help your business track and manage cash flow, profitability, risk and financial planning.

What’s the difference between a Virtual CFO and an internal CFO?

A Virtual CFO offers all the strategic oversight as an internal CFO but on a flexible contract that is more affordable.

How often will I meet with my Fractional CFO?

Meetings can be held weekly, monthly or at a different time to suit your level of support.

Does a Fractional CFO make a difference in financial forecasting?

Forecasting is one of their key services and they will assist you in anticipating future expenses and managing cash flow.

Does this service work for small businesses?

Absolutely. The Fractional CFO services are especially ideal for small businesses that want a high level of financial insight but can’t afford an internal CFO full-time.

How does the onboarding process work?

We take an in-depth look at your finances during onboarding to make sure that we’re providing the support that’s right for you.

Would a Fractional CFO be beneficial if my business is in debt?

Yes, they deliver cash flow management, cost-saving and revenue generation tools to put your business on the right track.

Will my Fractional CFO integrate with my current finance team?

Yes, they collaborate seamlessly with your internal team to ensure cohesive and consistent financial management.

How do I know if a Fractional CFO is right for my company?

If your business requires strategic financial guidance without the cost associated with a full-time CFO, a Fractional CFO is a good option for you.

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Meet our team

Our dedicated team of industry experts bring a wealth of knowledge and experience, from debt management and business transformation to high-level corporate advisory. Guided by integrity and trust, we are vibrant and future-focused, with a commitment to professional and financial excellence.