At Vebiz, we help Australian businesses innovate, secure funding, commercialise opportunities and expand into new markets with practical advice, decades of experience and a strong focus on sustainable growth.
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At Vibe, we specialise in successfully scaling businesses using innovation and global expansion strategy. We partner with small and medium enterprises across Australia, providing expert guidance and practical support to navigate today’s competitive marketplace.
With decades of experience and a strong national network, we go beyond advice to deliver real business support. Our specialised online courses and advisory programs equip business owners with the skills and strategies needed for complex challenges, from international market entry to innovation valuation and commercialisation.
We cover the full spectrum of strategic growth, helping businesses secure funding through equity, debt, or grants. Whether you’re expanding globally or innovating locally, Vibe provides the insights you need to make confident decisions that drive sustainable growth.
We are driven by core values that shape how we work, support our clients and deliver lasting impact everyday.
We are committed to delivering measurable results that help our clients achieve their goals.
Our expertise and insights empower smart decisions and innovative solutions.
We are here to support, guide, and build strong, trusted partnerships.
Get to know the experienced professionals behind Vebiz, bringing decades of expertise in business advisory, innovation, grants, R&D support and global growth.
CO-FOUNDER | BUSINESS COMMERCIALISATION AND GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS SPECIALIST
Stuart advises businesses on commercialisation and government programs, with expertise in R&D growth strategies, export planning, market development, and operations.
With more than 30 years of management and operational experience across multiple industries, he helps clients translate technical capability into practical growth strategies and successful grant outcomes.
30+ years in management and operations
Specialist in commercialisation, grants, and export planning
20+ years supporting textile and fashion industry programs
Qualified R&D Tax Agent
Industry experience across insurance, retail, chemicals, and agriculture
Honours degree in Applied Science (Computing)
CO-FOUNDER | BUSINESS ADVISORY & GRANTS SPECIALIST
Robert Jones brings decades of experience across chartered accounting, business consulting, capital raising, and government advisory programs. Since helping establish Vebiz, he has supported businesses with practical commercial guidance, structured grant strategies, and long-term growth planning across a broad range of industries.
Qualified as a Chartered Accountant with Arthur Young
More than 30 years of experience in business consulting, finance, and advisory services
Supported Australian government business programs for over 20 years
Worked on significant projects involving BHP, Boral, and Vodafone
Established and launched two Early-Stage Venture Capital Limited Partnerships (ESVCLPs)
Holds degrees in Business, Economics, and Computer Science
MARKETING MANAGER
Lis creates ideas that connect. With a background in advertising, editorial illustration and graphic novels, she brings creativity and originality to marketing and social media.
She holds a Design degree from RMIT.
Generates creative ideas for marketing and social media
Background in advertising, editorial illustration, cartoons and comic books
Design degree from RMIT
MARKETING SPECIALIST
Alexander supports business development and global marketing projects. He brings experience across AACCI, fashion, retail, events and the runway.
He studied Business and Creative Intelligence at Sydney’s UTS.
Experience with AACCI and across fashion, retail, events and runway
Supports business development and global marketing projects
Studied Business and Creative Intelligence at UTS
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Many Australian businesses may be eligible for the R&D Tax Incentive when they undertake qualifying research and development activities. Vebiz can assess your R&D activities, identify potentially eligible expenditure, and help you understand the requirements for making a claim.
Vebiz can help identify government grants and funding programs that align with your business, innovation, or growth objectives. We can assess eligibility, help structure your project, and support the development of a strong application that clearly communicates its commercial potential and expected outcomes.
R&D support may apply to activities involving the development or improvement of products, processes, technologies, or systems where the relevant eligibility requirements are met. Vebiz can help assess your innovation activities and determine whether they may qualify for R&D support.
International expansion requires careful planning around target markets, customers, regulations, competition, resources, and commercial opportunities. Vebiz can help you assess your readiness, identify suitable markets, and develop a practical strategy for entering and growing in international markets.
Strategic R&D planning can help turn innovation activities into a structured business growth opportunity. By aligning R&D with commercial objectives, improving documentation, and identifying available incentives and funding, businesses can create stronger foundations for growth and long-term value.
The R&D Tax Incentive can help eligible businesses offset part of the cost of qualifying research and development activities. Beyond the potential financial benefit, a structured R&D approach can encourage better planning, documentation, and alignment between innovation activities and broader business objectives.
Government grants can be available across areas such as innovation, technology development, commercialisation, export growth, and business expansion. Vebiz can help businesses identify relevant opportunities and determine which programs best align with their projects, objectives, and eligibility requirements.
Good R&D documentation should clearly demonstrate what you were trying to achieve, the technical challenges involved, the activities undertaken, and the results obtained. Maintaining appropriate records throughout the project can make it easier to substantiate eligible R&D activities and associated expenditure.
Before entering an overseas market, businesses should consider market demand, competitors, regulations, trade requirements, pricing, distribution, cultural differences, and available resources. Vebiz can help businesses evaluate these factors and develop a more informed international expansion strategy.
Innovation can create new products, improve processes, strengthen competitiveness, and open new revenue opportunities. When managed strategically, innovation can contribute to sustainable growth and help businesses build stronger commercial value over time.
From business advisory and grants to R&D tax support, strategic innovation, and global growth, Vebiz helps Australian businesses access opportunities and move forward with confidence.
