Strategic Business Advisory for Owners Ready to Grow, Step Back or Strengthen Their Business
Affari SP helps small, family and professional service businesses create clearer direction, stronger governance, better structure, better people decisions and practical strategic plans that support sustainable growth.
Guiding and empowering small business leaders to transform their organisations and build inclusive and productive teams.
Our Services
We collaboratively evaluate your needs and goals, crafting a practical and attainable roadmap for successful execution in a private and safe environment.
Workshops crafted by a business coach for teams focusing on collaborative strategy development, bolstering organisational culture, and cultivating a customer-centric mindset.
Peer-to-Peer groups of motivated small business leaders join forces to learn, expand, and enhance our businesses collectively. You no longer feel alone! Join the community.
Customised and engaging presentations and speaking engagements encompassing various small business domains, including franchising, family business, crisis and continuity planning, and fostering a positive people culture.
Do you need help setting up an Advisory Board for your organisation or an experienced NED who is independent, has strong analytical skills, and can solve complex problems? Collaborative and results-oriented, with a commitment to effective governance.
I am ready to contribute to the success of your organisation.
Who we are
Affari means “business”
The word “Affari” evolved from our founder’s origins in Italy which means business. The SP is an acronym with many meanings but originated from Sara’s passion for Sustainable Profitability.
The alchemy symbol in our logo represents transformation, and the circle with arrows for continuous improvement are aligned with our vision and and expertise to of coaching and mentoring small business leaders to transform their businesses to reach their full potential.
Our Impact
About Sara
Sara Pantaleo spent fifteen years as CEO of La Porchetta, growing a twelve-restaurant operation into the largest licensed Italian casual dining franchise in Australasia. She did it by building the systems, structure and people decisions that let the business scale without losing what made it work.
She now chairs advisory boards and serves as a non-executive director across health, community and not-for-profit organisations. She works with small, family and professional service businesses on the governance rhythm, role clarity and decision-making discipline that growth demands.
Sara co-founded the Moira Kelly Creating Hope Foundation and sits on the Cultural Diversity and First Nations Committee at Women on Boards. She holds the view that diversity is a commercial advantage, not a compliance exercise.
Trusted by diverse organisations
Our portfolio includes collaborations with a wide range of small businesses and not-for-profit, from innovative startups to established enterprises.
