Welcome to Little Biz, where we empower small and micro-businesses to thrive with confidence, clarity, and a touch of sparkle! We’re passionate about supporting the heart of our communities – small & micro local businesses – by helping them build strong foundations for sustainable growth.
At Little Biz, we know the challenges of starting and growing a business firsthand. Whether you’re navigating overwhelming tech, juggling limited budgets, or feeling lost in the sea of advice online, we’re here to guide you step-by-step.
Our mission? To make your business journey less stressful, more rewarding, and truly impactful.
WORKING WITH YOU TO SHOW
YOUR LIGHT & SPARKLE
THROUGH YOUR BUSINESS
TAKING YOU FROM A PLACE OF OVERWHELM & CONFUSION TO MANAGING YOUR BIZ LIKE A PRO
ENCOURAGING YOU TO
GROW AND BLOOM IN
YOUR MARKETPLACE
We believe small businesses are the lifeblood of local communities. They’re run by people like you – passionate, hardworking, and striving to make a difference. At Little Biz, we take pride in helping small businesses navigate challenges, harness opportunities, and grow sustainably, all while staying true to their unique values.
As a previous expert for the Digital Solutions Program (Round Two – 2023-2026), we specialise in guiding small businesses through:
These services are designed to simplify the complexities of managing your online presence so you can focus on what you do best – running your business.
Our Little Biz journey began in 2012 when founder Melissa Ahlquist decided to start her side hustle which turned into a thriving online business. With a shoestring budget and a drive to make a difference, Melissa quickly learned the value of practical, actionable advice tailored to small and micro businesses. Over the years, she noticed a gap in resources designed specifically for micro-businesses – so she created Little Biz in 2018 to fill that need.
Since then, we have grown into a trusted partner for local businesses, offering WordPress website design, training and mentorship. Through services like our Little Biz Growth Academy and Little Biz Foundations workshops, we help businesses bloom in their marketplaces with the tools and confidence to succeed.
We have also released a series of resources to assist business owners with starting and growing their biz – Starting a Little Biz ebook, What you need to know before engaging a web designer ebook, our SEO hints & tips email, and we added our Start Strong Website Content Creation Kit for those who need some extra assistance with creating their website copy.
Melissa is an ideas person who is passionate about establishing and growing small and micro businesses. With extensive experience in WordPress website design, online marketing, administration and small group training, she still designs many of our websites herself while leading the Little Biz team, overseeing every project and remaining the local point of contact for each client. When she isn’t dreaming up new business ideas, Melissa enjoys travelling, baking, reading and spending time with her family on their hobby farm. She’s also available as a guest speaker for your podcast or event, or provide workshops & presentations.
Jesse looks after the technical side of Little Biz. He handles much of our responsive web design, making sure sites look and work beautifully on every device, and he’s our go-to for troubleshooting and all the fiddly technical jobs. Jesse is brilliant at removing malware and rescuing hacked websites, fine-tuning website and server settings for optimal performance, and using his coding skills to resolve conflicts and adjust integrations. With more than ten years of specialised IT experience behind him, Jesse also knows his way around GoHighLevel, ActiveCampaign and Make.
Vince keeps Mel organised! He manages the Little Biz inbox, keeps on top of what needs a reply and makes sure nothing slips through the cracks. Vince also creates most of our social media content and marketing, bringing it all to life in Canva and keeping our brand looking consistent. He brings a background in customer support, workforce management and social media to the role, so he knows how to keep things running smoothly behind the scenes.
Whether you need a website that works for your business, SEO to get found online, or practical systems to streamline your operations, we’re your go-to partner. From WordPress website builds and redesigns and Adhoc WordPress Assistance, to content creation and business planning workshops, our services are designed with you in mind.
And because we know that no two businesses are the same, we offer flexible, customised solutions to fit your needs – no cookie-cutter fixes here!
Success is sweeter when shared. That’s why we’re building a vibrant community of like-minded entrepreneurs through our membership, workshops, and one-on-one mentoring. Together, we can take your business from “just surviving” to thriving.
If you’re ready to grow, explore our services, read our blog for insights, or get in touch for a chat about how we can support your goals. Little Biz isn’t just a service -it’s a partner in your success.
Let’s grow your local business, together.
PREVIOUS WORDPRESS & BASIC SEO EXPERT WITH DIGITAL SOLUTIONS PROGRAM
CURRENT BOARD MEMBER AT WANNEROO BUSINESS ASSOCIATION
CURRENT MEMBER OF CITY OF WANNEROO BUSINESS & TOURISM ADVISORY GROUP