At Lighthouse, we're here to make the hard work of running a business just a little bit easier.

Our Story

We began in 2008 as a public–private joint venture, created to do the "heavy lifting" needed to grow and diversify Canberra's business community. By 2014, Lighthouse had become fully independent, and today we proudly work with businesses all across Australia.

Who We Work With

Every year, we support over 800 businesses of all shapes and sizes. From start-ups taking their first steps, to established businesses looking to grow or export, through to owners planning succession—we're here to help at every stage of the business journey.

How We Help

Running a business comes with challenges, and no two are the same. That's why we tailor our mentoring and advice to what you need most. We can support you with:

• Starting, restructuring, or even closing a business.
• Marketing, promotions, and advertising.
• Day-to-day operations like risk management, record keeping, HR, employer obligations, and workplace health & safety.
• Finding and accessing government and other funding opportunities.
• Managing stress, mental health, and wellbeing.
• Connecting you with trusted financial, marketing, and legal experts.

Programs & Services

We deliver a range of programs designed to support local businesses, including:

• The ACT Microcredit Loan Program
• The Canberra Business Advice & Support Service
• The London Circuit Business Capability Building Program

We also provide commercial consulting services for companies right across Australia.

Why We Do It

At Lighthouse, we believe strong businesses create strong communities. Our goal is to give you the advice, tools, and confidence you need to navigate challenges, make informed decisions, and build a business that lasts.

Our People

		Anna Pino BA Psych (Hons.), M(Comm), GAIDC Founder and director Anna's background brings a human-centred lens to compliance, legislative, financial, administrative and governance frameworks.
		Candice Edye BA Psych (Hons.) Founder and director With over 30 years' experience in strategic communications, Candice's psychology roots put the user front and centre in all content creation.