A little bit about us!

Established in 2024

Stone Business Consultancy was founded by Broken Hill businessman Dylan J. Stone in 2024 with a clear purpose: to bridge the gap between small business owners and the strategic support they often lack.
After years of working closely with entrepreneurs and witnessing the challenges they face—overwhelm, uncertainty, and limited resources—Dylan saw an opportunity to offer more than just advice.
Stone Business Consultancy was created to provide hands-on, practical solutions tailored to the unique needs of small businesses. Built on the belief that every business deserves access to expert guidance, we’ve grown into a trusted partner for startups and sole traders alike—offering clarity, structure, and confidence to help them succeed at every stage of their journey.
As you read through our Website, you'll see how we've helped businesses and organisations develop and grow.

A bit more about Dylan Stone

Dylan Stone is a highly respected business consultant, entrepreneur, and community leader who hails from Broken Hill, NSW.
With a unique background in small business ownership, legal training, and regional advocacy, Dylan provides strategic support to sole traders, startups, and rural enterprises Australia-wide.
In his youth, he chaired his schools' SRC and SEC, and was active in the local Youth Council. Mr Stone also represented Far West NSW twice as the Youth Member for Murray Darling in the YMCA's NSW Youth Parliament program, winning the award of "best opposition speaker" in 2014 for his mental health reform campaign.
Turning an eye to business, he became the founder and manager of Stone’s on Argent Café, and A Stone’s Throw Catering (2018-2024)- a local businesses that Dylan started at only 20 years old!
At the onset of the COVID Pandemic, Dylan co-founded and chaired the NSW Far West Small Business Association- strengthening representation for regional enterprises at the local level. Through this work, Dylan played a leading role in shaping the future of small business in outback NSW.
Through years of experience, Dylan founded the NSW Far West Small Business Network in 2025. This regional initiative helps rural and remote businesses access shared resources, peer mentorship, workshops, and collective advocacy. Mr Stone sponsors the network, so local businesses are able to enjoy the benefit of free membership.
Aside from business and advocacy ventures, he has contributed to publications including the Barrier Truth as a Business Affairs Correspondent, helping demystify complex regulations for local business owners, and now hosts monthly business Seminars to discuss the business issues of the day with established and emerging small business owners.
In Dylan's spare time, he enjoys 8-ball and dog training, and often travels interstate for obedience and rally-obedience trialling- he just isn't good enough to travel for 8-ball yet! He also loves his garden, and anyone that knows him well tell you he is always offering geranium cuttings to anyone who will listen! 

Dylan's Experience and Qualifications

Qualifications:
  • Certificate I In Active Volunteering (2014).
  • Certificate IV In Training and Assessments (2016).
  • Diploma of Leadership and Management (2016).
  • Diploma of Business (2016).
  • Diploma of Business Administration (2016).
  • Diploma of Human Resources Management (2016).
  • Diploma of Project Management (2016).
  • Bachelor of Arts (Modern History and Politics) (2017).
  • Diploma of Accounting (2018).
  • Diploma of Vocational Education and Training (2020).
  • Juris Doctor (2022).

Board Positions (Business):
  • 2020-2023- President NSW Far West Small Business Association Inc.
  • 2025-2026- Chairperson NSW Far West Small Business Network.
  • 2025 to Present- Marketing Co-ordinator North West Business Alliance Inc.

Board Positions (Social and Community):
  • 2012-2013, 2014- President Broken Hill High School Student Environmental Council (SEC).
  • 2013-2015- Vice Chairperson Broken Hill Youth Council (BHYC).
  • 2014- President Broken Hill High School Student Representative Council (SRC).
  • 2018-2023- Vice President Broken Hill All Breeds Obedience Dog Club Inc.
  • 2019-2023- Board member Broken Hill Eight-Ball Association Inc.
  • 2026- President Salisbury and Elizabeth 8-Ball Association Inc.​

Dylan's Business and Community Awards

  • ​NSW Young Legend of the Year (2013).
  • Broken Hill Young Citizen of the Year (2014).
  • Broken Hill Lions Youth of the Year (2014).
  • Finalist- North West Community Business Awards Best New Business (2026).
  • Finalist- North West Community Business Awards Best Community Organisation (on behalf of the Salisbury & Elizabeth 8-Ball Association Inc (2026).
  • Finalist- NSW Far West Excellence in Business Awards Best New Business (2026).

Dylan's Continuing Professional Development

Committed to continuous learning, Dylan regularly participates in training, workshops, webinars, and industry events to stay at the forefront of industry knowledge and provide clients with the most current and dependable advice.