Our Philosophy
Micro & Small Business Academy was launched with one goal in mind: to help individuals who have built expertise in their field escape the traditional employment model and realise their dream of launching and growing successful and sustainable businesses.
We do this by blending our skill areas in small business administration, IT, creative design and social media to create winning solutions and ongoing support for our clients.
By focusing our attention on what we each do best, we are able to build and grow businesses by supporting business owners through the critical launch and growth phases of their journey.
Meet the Team
INGRID BAYER
Ingrid Bayer is a remarkable thought leader and Virtual Business Advocate who has dedicated her life to empowering and transforming the Virtual Business industry. With over 30 years of experience in various industries, including photography, IT, entertainment, stockbroking, legal, real estate, and medical, Ingrid has cultivated a wealth of knowledge and expertise that sets her apart as a thought leader and transformational thinker.
Ingrid's profound understanding of business administration, coupled with her unique talent for envisioning possibilities, has enabled her to facilitate conversations that inspire clients and move them towards success. Her students benefit from her exceptional ability to implement winning processes and ideas, ensuring their achievements are not limited by technical skills alone.
Driven by her passion and life purpose, Ingrid launched the VA Institute in 2017 and Micro & Small Business Academy in 2020. Both VA Institute and MSB Academy are the go-to industry leader for education and training, providing practical support and guidance to both startup Virtual Businesses and established professionals with the business training programs grounded in real industry experience, allowing emerging and established businesses to set themselves up for excellence, sustainability and success.
Outside of her professional accomplishments, Ingrid is a loving mother, devoted wife, and successful business owner. Her career journey, which began in legal secretarial and business administration roles, has been a testament to her resilience and determination. Today, she actively advocates for the Virtual Industry by sharing her expertise on the speaking circuit. In addition, she has authored three books that offer invaluable insights into setting up a successful Virtual Business.
Ingrid's impact on the Australian Virtual industry cannot be overstated. Her establishment of the Micro and Small Business Academy, VA Institute and Find a VA platforms, combined with her commitment to excellence, authenticity, and sustainability, have shaped the growth and development of the industry.
Ingrid Bayer's extraordinary journey serves as a beacon of inspiration for aspiring Virtual Business Startups, business owners, and professionals alike, showcasing the power of passion, dedication, and a vision for positive change.
ANGELA REVELL
Angela is not just a business leader; she is a force to be reckoned with. Trained in the technology space and with decades of experience in the technology and small business solution space, Angela has become a symbol of resilience and perseverance.
Angela has successfully managed her businesses while taking care of a family with high medical needs and raising young children. Her unique ability to identify the silver lining in any challenge has helped numerous entrepreneurs overcome their struggles and achieve their goals.
What sets Angela apart is her passion for cutting through the noise and guiding entrepreneurs towards success with practical implementation. She understands the challenges of growing a business and can instil the confidence and skills necessary to achieve goals. She guides from institutionalised mindsets to an emerging entrepreneur, while creating a safe space.
After connecting with Ingrid and the VA Institute in early 2019, Angela joined the VA Institute team as a contractor, providing technical services. It wasn’t long before her broad skills were utilised in other parts of the company, with Angela moving to the role of Global Operations Manager. As an integral part of the VA Institute, Ingrid invited Angela to the VA Institute and Find A VA as a Co-Director and Joint Owner in early 2022.
Angela established Micro & Small Business Academy with Ingrid in 2020, quickly becoming the go-to leaders for education and training, providing practical support and guidance to both startup Businesses and established professionals looking for growth with the business training programs grounded in real industry experience, allowing emerging and established businesses to set themselves up for excellence, sustainability and success.
Her dedication to micro and small businesses is palpable, and her drive to make a difference in the lives of entrepreneurs is infectious. Angela is a visionary leader, changemaker, and trailblazer in the technology and small business solution space. Her resilience, dedication, and passion are truly inspiring, and her ability to guide entrepreneurs towards success is second to none.