Mr Bascomb, of BEC Business Advice, has been providing advice through the program to Border Compounding Pharmacy owners Ben Eshelby and Lee McLoughlan since August.

Mr McLoughlan said this assistance helped them with day to day running as well as marketing and future plans.

“A massive contribution … just being able to have someone with experience to throw ideas around and meet on a regular basis,” he said.

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Mr Bascomb received his Advisor Award for increasing small business confidence at a dinner in Sydney.

“I get a kick out of helping businesses,” he said. 

“I love to see businesses succeed in the local area.”