Professional Advisors that Advocate for Business Owners
Thryvv.io is your Director’s Advocate for Business Owners, providing independent, professional support to company directors navigating financial pressure, regulatory risk, and complex business decisions.
We act in the interests of directors, offering clarity, structured advice, and measured guidance when matters affect both the business and personal exposure.
The Concept of Director's Advocate
A Director’s Advocate is a professionally qualified advisor who supports directors and business owners in managing complex commercial challenges, particularly during periods of financial stress or heightened risk.
The role extends beyond traditional advisory functions. A Director’s Advocate assesses the broader position of the business, the obligations of directors, and the practical implications of available options, helping directors make informed and compliant decisions with confidence.
A Director’s Advocate commonly supports directors with:
Business recovery through periods of financial distress
Director risk and regulatory exposure management
Sustainable business growth planning
Protecting enterprise value and managing an orderly exit
Financial Strategists:
Executive Level Director's Advocates
A Financial Strategist is an executive-level Director’s Advocate engaged when business challenges require deeper analysis, coordinated strategy, and experienced commercial judgement.
At Thryvv.io, Financial Strategists hold formal qualifications in finance, accounting, or business and bring senior-level experience in building, managing, and advising businesses under pressure.
This ensures advice is commercially grounded, practical, and aligned with the realities directors face when decisions carry legal, financial, and personal consequences.
How a Director's Advocates can Help
As Director’s Advocates, Thryvv.io provides expert support to directors across recovery, governance, risk management, growth, and exit - delivering structured advice that prioritises clarity, compliance, and control.
Legal and Regulatory Compliance
Understanding and meeting obligations under Australian corporate law can become complex, particularly during periods of financial pressure or organisational change.
As a Director’s Advocate for Business Owners, Thryvv.io supports directors in meeting their compliance responsibilities, helping reduce exposure to ATO penalties, regulatory breaches, insolvent trading risks, and potential personal liability.
Strategic Decision Support
Complex decisions require more than immediate problem-solving. Thryvv.io provides structured, strategic guidance to help directors assess long-term risks, evaluate available options, and make informed, future-focused decisions—particularly during periods of financial distress, business uncertainty, or transition.
Financial Oversight and Governance
Acting in the best interests of the company is a core responsibility of directors. Thryvv.io supports directors in fulfilling their fiduciary duties through stronger financial oversight, disciplined governance, and improved visibility over critical business, financial, and compliance matters.
Risk Management
Unmanaged risks can escalate quickly and materially impact both the business and directors personally. Thryvv.io helps identify financial, operational, and governance risks early, enabling directors to take proactive action and maintain stability during periods of heightened risk.
Advocate for the Directors
When adverse actions are taken—or proposed—against a director, having an independent advocate is essential. Thryvv.io acts as a trusted Director’s Advocate for Business Owners, helping directors understand their position, navigate legal and regulatory risks, and take measured steps to protect against personal exposure and liability.
Conflict Resolution
Disputes between directors, shareholders, or key stakeholders can disrupt leadership and delay critical decisions. Thryvv.io provides structured support to help directors work through complex disputes, restore alignment, and progress toward resolution through clear strategy, governance discipline, and experienced advocacy.
Recover
Business Turnaround and Recovery
Experiencing pressure from creditors? Managing challenging ATO arrangements? Concerned about cash flow or solvency risk?
We support directors through financial distress with a structured, measured approach enabling decisions to be made early and with full visibility of available options.
Manage
Financial and Compliance Oversight
A lack of visibility over financial and compliance matters increases risk for directors.
We provide oversight and structure across financial reporting, compliance obligations, and governance supporting directors to operate with confidence and assurance.
Grow
Confidently Grow your Business
Sustainable growth requires more than ambition it requires disciplined planning, capital strategy, and risk awareness.
We help directors grow their businesses in a controlled and considered way, ensuring expansion does not compromise compliance or stability.
Capital Raising >
Exit
Strategically Exit the Business
Exiting a business is one of the most significant strategic decisions a director will make.
We help directors plan and execute structured exits that protect value, manage risk, and support a clear transition to what comes next.
How it Works
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Book a Free, Confidential Call
A private, no-obligation discussion to outline your situation.
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Get clarity and clear options
We assess your position and outline the available pathways.
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Choose the Path Forward
You remain in control. We provide support and guidance at every stage.
Book Your Free, Confidential Call
Take the first step toward regaining control.
Every conversation is completely confidential and focused on your best interests. You’ll be speaking with experienced professionals who have supported hundreds of small businesses - local, independent, and always on your side.
Frequently Asked Questions
The role of a Director’s Advocate might be new to some, and you may have questions about how we can help. Here are answers to some of the most common inquiries:
A Director’s Advocate for Business Owners is a trusted advisor who provides directors with independent guidance, structured support, and practical solutions when navigating complex business challenges. From compliance and risk management to stakeholder and governance matters, a Director’s Advocate helps directors fulfil their responsibilities confidently and effectively.
We support directors by helping them understand and meet their legal and regulatory obligations, reducing the risk of personal liability. This includes reviewing governance practices, supporting compliance with corporate laws, and guiding directors through periods of financial or operational stress while minimising exposure to legal consequences.
No. While we regularly support directors during periods of financial distress, many clients engage a Director’s Advocate for Business Owners to strengthen governance, improve oversight, manage risk, or work through complex strategic challenges before issues escalate.
The role of a Director’s Advocate is to help directors fully understand their position and options before formal insolvency pathways are considered. We have explored this in more detail in our Knowledge Base. Find it here.
A director should consider working with an advocate when facing complex issues such as financial pressure, compliance concerns, governance risk, stakeholder disputes, or strategic uncertainty. Engaging a Director’s Advocate early allows for considered decision-making and reduces the risk of escalation.
We support directors and business owners across a wide range of industries, including manufacturing, trades, technology, legal and finance, retail, and professional services. Our approach is tailored to each business, recognising that every situation is unique.
A Director’s Advocate focuses on the director’s position as a whole, rather than a single legal or financial issue. While we work alongside legal and financial advisors where required, our role is to integrate governance, risk, financial, and strategic considerations so directors can make informed, balanced decisions.
Getting started begins with a confidential conversation. Contact us to arrange an initial discussion, where we will understand your situation and outline how a Director’s Advocate for Business Owners can support you moving forward.