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Shannon Smit

B.Bus. Chartered Accountant, Licensed Mortgage Broker, Registered Tax Agent, Financial Advisor, SMSF Specialist

Shannon Smit, founder of SMART Business Solutions Group, exemplifies continuous learning and evolution, transitioning from a successful career at a global accounting firm to establish her own firm on the Mornington Peninsula, driven by family priorities and a commitment to supporting small businesses.

Shannon’s skills and expertise span from accounting, business advisory, financial planning, mortgage broking strategic SMSF, international tax laws, transfer pricing, DISC practitioner and MORE! Shannon also lectures at Melbourne University on International Taxation.

She is an absolute force to be reckoned with. She will bowl you over with her genuine energy and enthusiasm for every single thing she does.

The Small Business Stewardship Group (SBSG) operates to improve the client experience and administration of the tax and superannuation system for small business.
The group plays an important role in sharing issues and challenges faced by small business to help us improve our approaches and make tax easier.

Shannon has been appointed to represent Smart Business Solutions on the Small Business Stewardship Group.

As the most awarded individual advisory professional, and the leader of the most awarded business advisory firm on the Mornington Peninsula, Shannon is recognised for her excellent contribution to the Mornington Peninsula, Melbourne and global business community. 


"My best piece of career advice, one that has served me well throughout my journey, is to stay true to yourself and your passions. As a Small Business Adviser and Financial Advisor, I believe that success comes not just from expertise but from genuine enthusiasm for what you do. 
Embrace your unique strengths and talents, and let them shine in your career. Follow your heart and seek opportunities that align with your values and aspirations. When you are passionate about your work, it becomes more than just a job; it becomes a fulfilling and purposeful journey."


Under Shannon’s leadership, SMART Business Solutions has become the Mornington Peninsula’s most awarded full-service accounting, financial advisory and mortgage broking firm, with a reputation for working proactively with clients to help them manage their tax obligations and grow their wealth. Shannon has also owned several successful businesses and property developments, so understands the challenges business owners face.

Shannon’s is well respected and awarded for her technical expertise in numerous fields of accounting & tax including transfer pricing, complex tax matters and financial planning including strategic SMSF and Estate Planning advisory.

Shannon doesn’t just keep on top of the latest innovations and trends, on the Peninsula, she is THE pace-setting game changer.

Shannon is recognised as a leader in business.

21 May

Close The Dream Gap

Close The Dream Gap. Starting at age 5, many girls begin to develop limiting self-beliefs. They stop believing their gender can do or be anything. This is the Dream Gap.


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22 Feb

Growing a Strong Business

Jackie Prossor shares her story on growth and evolving as a professional and a business owner, with the help of Shannon and the SMART Business Solutions team.


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21 Feb

Meet Nicole Wicks - Client Services Manager


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21 Feb

Meet Bianca Carroll - Financial Adviser


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21 Feb

Meet Shannon Smit - Founding Director


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Restructuring family assets to minimise debt and focus on future wealth accumulation

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