Growth partners for businesses that seek extraordinary outcomes

We build scalable growth systems by focusing on the key levers that drive success in your business. Our systematic approach helps businesses grow through a combination of strategic leadership, specialist teams, and focused execution.

amp up your business growth

We create simplicity from complexity. Uncovering untapped potential, unlocking value and driving long-term growth.

Now what does that actually mean in practice? We are a business growth agency. Acting as an extension of your team, we work closely with you to craft strategies, manage your brand and communications, solve root-level problems, set and propel you in a high-growth direction.

We deliver this through a combination of senior-level leadership strategy and execution support, hands-on problem solving, and building specialist teams to consult, design, and deliver specific point solutions.

No business is the same, and therefore no engagement is identical. We see patterns. We identify the unique DNA of each business we work with, strategise alongside you and craft a direction, then rigorously apply our skills to help you achieve sustainable growth and operational excellence.

we go far Beyond advice

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Fractional leadership. Hands-on management & execution. We are with you every step of the way, from blue sky strategy to down-to-the-grain service delivery.

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Understand & strategise

Identify and analyse your unique business situation, set a strategic direction

Look under every rock to surface common-sense insights, diagnose issues, reaffirm your vision, craft a strategy that is aligned with your goals and intent.

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planning & action

Plan your growth strategy, then manage it hands-on with a specialised team

Connecting your strategy with an action plan to deliver concrete business outcomes. Work with your team or assemble, brief, direct and manage an expert team to build the tools and solutions you need to thrive.

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improve & optimise

Fine tune and scale your commercial engine, to create sustained value

Streamline operations, consistently measure and improve results, keep everyone aligned and accelerating in the same direction. Regular in-depth reviews to continually level up.

The simplexity manifesto

Simplify

How we can help

What specific expertise do we bring to the table?

We don’t work in a rigid way, instead we adapt to what’s needed to solve your problem and help your business grow. From our core of strategy, managing brand and communications, and operational excellence – we expand on demand.

Strategic Direction

Business Design & Operating Systems

Brand Development

Marketing & Communications Strategies

Fractional CMO or COO

Who we work with

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We partner with organisations of all sizes through a variety of programs and engagement models. Move forward with purpose, clarity and practical solutions.

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Small Business

We're generally involved in whole-of-business strategy, solving problems and working alongside you to build sustainable growth.

Strategy with regular, highly engaged implementation guidance

Trusted allies to help bring accountability and drive pursuit of your vision - think of us like your personal board of directors

A clear action-oriented roadmap to achieving sustainable growth

Transition + Ignition

From idea to validation to formation, through to standing up your business with all the fundamentals it needs to succeed.

Strategy + Coaching = Growth

A six-month program encompassing a clear research-based strategy, hands-on coaching, and real business and life improvement.

We're contracted to deliver support to businesses through a variety of government initiatives.

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Large Enterprise

You usually come with a specific problem - a comms challenge, getting a product to market, or a departmental issue. We still work with strategic intent, just focused on the problem at hand rather than the entire business.

We work with your team as if we've always been there

Deliver a project or solution to fill a need

Provide a fresh perspective, without adding to the wage bill

Clarity through decisive execution

Embedded with a manufacturing leadership team to cut through 18 months of analysis paralysis and build a clear roadmap everyone owned.

Cross-functional alignment

Worked across warring sales and operations teams to redesign processes and create shared accountability. Revenue grew 34% the following quarter.

Assembled team to develop brand strategy and digital presence. Authentic communications that grounded a complex technical project for community, regulators, and investors.

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Public Sector

We've been trusted by local, state and federal government to deliver a range of business solutions.

Involved in program design through to delivery

Extensive networks and track record of proven solutions

Strong team and network of business support to deliver any program

Community & Staff Workshops
Business Recovery Programs
Small Business Advisory Services

Supporting innovative SMES and startups to commercialise their ideas and grow their businesses.

Defining the goal

Every client has a different definition of success

Goal One

Cash flow keeps me up at night. I need a sustainable way to smooth out the peaks and troughs, understand which numbers matter, and know how to move them in the right direction.

small business owner

Goal Two

We've got a major communications project but lack the internal capacity to design and implement the solution while keeping the business running. I need an experienced hand to drive it through.

CEO

Goal Three

I need someone who'll take the time to understand my business and family, then help us create better outcomes. Give me practical advice, tell me what's worth my time, and give me a kick when I need it.

Regional business

Goal One

Cash flow keeps me up at night. I need a sustainable way to smooth out the peaks and troughs, understand which numbers matter, and know how to move them in the right direction.

small business owner

Goal Two

We've got a major communications project but lack the internal capacity to design and implement the solution while keeping the business running. I need an experienced hand to drive it through.

CEO

Goal Three

I need someone who'll take the time to understand my business and family, then help us create better outcomes. Give me practical advice, tell me what's worth my time, and give me a kick when I need it.

Regional business

Goal Four

We’re wanting to provide better support to business - we’re looking for expertise that can assist them to develop a pathway forward then provide the implementation support to drive real growth.

Government program director

Goal Five

The next generation needs mentoring and the business needs modernising. I need someone who can work with both, building capability while driving results.

family business owner

Goal Six

Our business is tired and we've lost connection with our customers. We need someone to work with us to redefine our brand and marketing strategies.

Established Operator

Goal Four

We’re wanting to provide better support to business - we’re looking for expertise that can assist them to develop a pathway forward then provide the implementation support to drive real growth.

Government program director

Goal Five

The next generation needs mentoring and the business needs modernising. I need someone who can work with both, building capability while driving results.

family business owner

Goal Six

Our business is tired and we've lost connection with our customers. We need someone to work with us to redefine our brand and marketing strategies.

Established Operator

Our yardstick of success

We’re judged by our impact, influence, and tangible business outcomes

"Simplexity has the rare ability to put you at the centre of your business and create solutions that simultaneously enhance both business and life."

J. Simpson

"If you’re looking for a consultant who will help you turn change into opportunity, bring structure to complexity, and handle the interpersonal dynamics of a closely-held business, then Simplexity is an outstanding choice. We highly recommend them."

S. Grohs

"Michael's mentoring has made me aware of business opportunities and decisions that I hadn't recognised prior to his help. Michael is easy to talk to and speaks in simple terms, to explain the path to implementing good business practices. I believe that his guidance is enabling me to achieve the best possible outcomes, with productive use of my time."

D. Burcombe

"I have been working with Michael for a month now. He has really helped me to see the forest through the trees when it comes to the strategic direction of my consulting business. Highly recommend."

A. Harvey

Founder, Growth & Strategy Director

Michael Duncan

Simplexity was born out of Michael's passion for bridging the gap between life and business.

He embarked on a mission to create a better approach – one that nurtures both profitability and relationships. Simplexity has grown into a leading business growth agency, highly respected both regionally and nationally.

Extended team

We're extremely focused on helping your business achieve success. To get the best results we scale up using trusted partners. Together, we have decades of experience growing our own and others businesses.

Past & present engagements

What We’ve Done

Gippsland Critical Minerals

“Elevated our branding and communications in a clear, grounded, and authentic way”

Supporting a large resources company  with

Strategic Communications

Project Management

Marketing & Brand Strategy

2025 – Present

Delivering on behalf of

Industry Growth Program

Helping Commercialise ideas and achieve sustainable growth

SUPPORTING INNOVATIVE SMES AND STARTUPS With

Strategy Development

Commercialisation Support

Business Advisory

Programmed

“fresh energy and perspective that delivered results”

Supported national change management project reaching 50,000+ stakeholders

Communications Strategy

Project Management

Communications Implementation

In partnership with

Transition + Ignition Program

“A transformational impact on our business”

Supporting workers in transition with

Business design

Strategic direction

Marketing strategy

Coaching

Operating systems

2016-2025

Gippslandia

Archives

Creating connections that inspire the people, businesses and organisations of Gippsland

Co-Founder and General Manager supporting Gippslandia with

Strategy Development

Governance

Business Development

Sales & Marketing

Community Engagement

OBrien Real Estate

“Constantly driving our business forward”

Supporting with both business growth and opportunities

Management Consulting

Marketing Strategy

Campaign Design

Brand & Management

Land Development Brand & Marketing

In partnership with

One on One Technical Advisory Service

“Practical support when it matters most”

Supporting Farm businesses across victoria with

One-on-one advisory

Drought Management Planning

Business Decision Support

And we’re just getting started.

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We would love to connect to learn more about your ambitions, share our initial thoughts, and figure out an engagement style that might work for you.

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Submit a problem you’re having in your business and we’ll think it over and generate a new idea on how you might solve it. Completely free. Test our thinking – the perfect way to vet if we might be a good fit for you. If you allow it, we’ll share your question and our answer on a public board.