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Memberships

Three ways in. Pick the one that fits.

Every membership is built by local small business owners, for local small business owners. Compare what's included, then start with the one that matches your biggest need right now.

Business owners networking at an event

The Zest Membership

$79

per year

Launch special

$157 from 1 Dec 2026

For business owners in the Canberra region who want more visibility, stronger connections and a real opportunity to have their voice represented - not just in the community, but at the table.

Private Zest Membership LinkedIn group

Listing in the Zest Public Directory

Monthly Business Clinic with our Founder

A seat at the Zest Business Forum

Discounted events and Christmas Party

Perfect for you if

You want your business to be seen, you care about improving the small business landscape, and you're ready to be part of a community that advocates, not just networks.

By joining, you agree to the Membership Terms and Conditions.

Join The Zest Membership
Two women in conversation

The HerZest Circle

$157

per year

Women only

A welcoming, women-only membership designed for connection, confidence and visibility - a safe space where you can show up as you are and grow your business your way.

Events curated for women in business

Private The Circle Facebook group

Listing in the Zest Public Directory

Weekly Office Hour with our Founder

Be featured within The Circle

Discounted events and Christmas Party

Perfect for you if

You want a woman-led space to build meaningful relationships, receive encouragement and practical support, and become more visible in the Canberra small business community.

By joining, you agree to the Membership Terms and Conditions and The Circle Guidelines.

Join The HerZest Circle
Business owner working on a laptop

The Toolkit Membership

$399

per year

Coming soon

Everything in The Zest Membership, plus a practical, self-serve resource library for owners who want better systems, clearer decisions and less time spent reinventing the wheel.

Everything in The Zest Membership

Self-serve library of tools and guides

Templates and policies that reduce risk

Masterclasses to build capability

App picks - what to use, when and why

Start-up through to succession planning

Perfect for you if

You're focused on building strong business systems and want a one-stop library of resources you can dip into whenever you need.

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Side by side

What's included.

Every membership shares the same foundation - events, community and visibility. The differences are in who you're in the room with, and how deep the resources go.

The Zest Membership

$79 / year

The HerZest Circle

$157 / year

The Toolkit Membership

$399 / year

Curated events

For business owners across Canberra and surrounds

Created specifically for women in business

Everything in The Zest Membership

Discounted event tickets

Included

Included

Included

Discounted Christmas Party

Included

Included

Included

Private member community

The Zest Membership LinkedIn group

The Circle Facebook group

The Zest Membership LinkedIn group

Zest Public Directory listing

Included

Included

Included

Invitation to be featured

In the LinkedIn group

In The Circle

In the LinkedIn group

Time with our Founder & Business Strategist

Monthly evening Business Clinic - problem solving and Q&A

Weekly online support at The Office Hour

Monthly evening Business Clinic

The Zest Business Forum

Sit with local and Federal decision-makers

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Sit with local and Federal decision-makers

Member Newsletter

Included

Included

Included

Resource library of tools and guides

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Included

Templates and policies

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Save time and reduce risk

Masterclasses

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Build capability and confidence

App recommendations

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What to use, when and why

Start-up to succession support

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Practical support at every stage

Zest Canberra members at an event

Still deciding

Which one is right for me?

You can upgrade later. Start where you are today.

Choose The Zest Membership

If you want broader business visibility, member communications, invitations to a range of learning and networking events, the online Business Clinic, and the opportunity to take part in advocacy across the Canberra region.

Choose The HerZest Circle

If you're a woman in business, or running a side hustle, and want a safe, supportive community with networking opportunities, visibility and regular touchpoints with the wider Zest community.

Choose The Toolkit

If you want everything in The Zest Membership plus practical resources - templates, policies, masterclasses, tools and apps - all in a self-serve library you can access whenever you need it.

Not sure? Start with the option that matches your biggest need right now. For community, visibility and advocacy, that's The Zest Membership.

Read the Membership Terms and Conditions

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