The Role of the Director’s Advocate

Running a business is one of the most demanding—and often thankless—jobs you can take on. You carry the weight of your team, your customers, and your financial obligations every day. But who’s looking out for you?

That’s the role of the Director’s Advocate.

We believe every business owner deserves someone in their corner. Someone who understands the pressure of running a business, who cuts through the jargon, and who helps you avoid costly compliance pitfalls that can derail even the strongest company.

The Compliance Challenge

For many business owners, compliance is a maze of licenses, registrations, reporting deadlines, and industry-specific obligations. It's easy to overlook a renewal date or miss a regulatory update, especially when juggling multiple responsibilities. Unfortunately, these oversights can have serious consequences.

Moreover, as businesses grow, so do their compliance requirements. Managing multiple trading locations, overseeing a fleet of vehicles, or extending credit to customers adds layers of complexity. Without a structured system in place, staying compliant becomes a daunting task.

Introducing DirectorShield

DirectorShield is your digital compliance officer—designed to keep your business on track and directors protected.

It’s a complete compliance management system built specifically for Australian businesses. It monitors your obligations, alerts you to deadlines, stores important documents, and provides real-time visibility on compliance risks.

DirectorShield is available for:

• Subcontractors & Sole Traders – Keep it simple and stay protected.
• Small Business Owners with Staff – Know your obligations and manage them with clarity.
• Boards & Multi-Entity Operators – Get oversight, governance tools, and compliance confidence at scale.

Key features of DirectorShield:

Compliance Tracking & Alerts

Stay on top of licences, registrations, and regulatory reporting deadlines across every part of your business.

Regular Health Checks

Get early warnings if your business is showing signs of financial distress or director risk exposure.

Document Register

Store important business documents like personal guarantees, contracts, and ASIC correspondence in one secure, accessible location.

Real-Time Dashboard

Instantly view your compliance status and what actions are needed—no spreadsheets, no guesswork.

Dedicated Compliance Officer

Every subscription includes access to a real human who understands your business and helps you stay compliant.

Dedicated Compliance Officer

Imagine having a dedicated compliance officer who monitors your obligations, alerts you to upcoming deadlines, and provides regular health checks—all without the overhead of a full-time hire. That's where DirectorShield comes in.

As part of a DirectorShield subscription, you get a dedicated compliance officer. No waiting in call queue's to talk to someone who doesn't understand your business - a real person managing your compliance.

Why DirectorShield?

Too many business owners discover too late that a missed obligation or overlooked financial risk has triggered personal exposure—or worse, a compliance breach that threatens the future of the business.

DirectorShield, supported by Thryvv'io's Director’s Advocates, ensures that never happens on your watch.

DirectorShield isn't a software solution, it's a full service compliance management system—we give you a system, a process, and a partner.