The government has created a special COVID-19 response package for small businesses to help them get through the crisis.  With the subsidy, qualifying businesses can work with the Oxygen8 team.

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At Oxygen8, we are

More than a business mentor – we do more than support and encourage you to grow your business.  We walk with you every step of the way, roll up our sleeves, to turn your business development into valuable opportunities.

More than a business consultant – we do more than plan and problem solve.  We execute your business plan and dreams so you can reap the rewards.

More than a business coach – we do more than keep you on track with your commitments.  We measure and implement business strategy and goal setting, to realise your vision.

Meet your business advisor, a business improvement specialist
 

Phil Doran

Call Phil on 021 0240 7962

Phil’s career started in the military, where he became a logistics and supply chain management specialist being deployed into various corners of the globe, sometimes in incredibly challenging situations which required high levels of discipline. Since leaving the forces and occupying senior management roles, he has applied the same disciplined approach when leading significant change projects in a range of industries across the UK and New Zealand.

Phil is also a cutting-edge business lecturer and continues to keep up to date with the changing landscape of New Zealand business. He maintains “effective learning is a journey that identifies where we are now, where we are going, and how we are going to get there”. A business that develops a learning culture can improve employee job satisfaction, lower staff turnover rates, increase productivity, profits, and efficiency.

Building a great company culture with a clearly stated vision and direction has the power to align people, processes, and profit within any business. It can unleash tremendous amounts of energy toward a shared purpose. It can enhance a business owner's perception and ability to embrace and react to the continually changing fast-paced environment we operate in today.

With extensive knowledge of successful corporate entrepreneurship, a refined understanding of what makes small and medium businesses work efficiently, and a no-nonsense approach, Phil is passionate about working alongside business owners to help challenge the status quo and explore new opportunities for growth and profitability. His commitment to operational excellence, and the power of the ‘Business Success Programme’ enables him to fully support business owners over the long term so they can realise the true potential of their business.

Phil lives in the sunny Hawke’s Bay, with his wife and four children. When he is not working, he keeps himself fit by playing, coaching, and occasionally watching football.

James Bremner

Call James on 027 977 4669

James knows that there are many companies that have the potential to greatly increase their profitability but need the additional expertise and knowledge of a focused “Third Party” to look from the outside in.

James began his career as an accountant with KPMG.  After traveling and working on sailboats and superyachts for a number of years, he completed an MBA in Finance and Management in USA. He then worked in finance, advancing to Director of Financial Operations for a billion dollar ship and offshore oil rig building and repair Company with 22 repair and manufacturing facilities along the Gulf Coast of USA.

He has been involved with business improvement projects, both internally within companies, and externally with small and medium businesses, for much of his career. These include strategy, production improvement and accounting improvement projects within a large scale manufacturing environment, along with product development and sales and marketing in service and manufacturing companies.

James broad range of experience covers Business Strategy and Development, Startup and Project Management, Product Development, Marketing, and Sales. He also has an in depth understanding of all the financial disciplines needed for the running of a successful business.

He is passionate about helping businesses owners achieve the business success and the lifestyle they want using the Oxygen8 Business Success Programme. James offers a free two-hour introductory discovery session to help you understand the potential of your business and how he can help you achieve it. Call now to get started!

When James is not at work, he is raising his two sons and one daughter, with his wife Daninka. He enjoys coaching Football, helping with Scouts, sailing and family boating.

Gary Nel

Call Gary on 021 391 215

Gary Nel is a leading expert in implementing change. He has significant experience in the successful implementation of a range of projects and strategies effecting positive change and enabling business growth.

Having worked from the shop floor as a tradesman to the boardroom as a CEO, I understand many of the challenges and opportunities a business can face and how to address to them.

Gary has over 30 years of business management experience and with a master’s degree in project management he is able to break down complex challenges into logical tasks and provide a practical roadmap to achieve a desired outcome.  Trained as an engineer and initially specialising in product design and commercialisation, he moved onto general management of supply chain, sales, marketing, information systems, finance and HR functions.

As the CEO and Board member of a N.Z. listed company Gary shaped high level business strategies and provided the necessary leadership and governance to achieve them.

He believes that the powerful combination of clear objectives and the right, motivated team is the winning formula for success in any challenge. He is passionate about business and making them succeed and is comfortable working alongside people at any level in an organisation.

Gary lives in Auckland and enjoys spending quality time with his wife and two children, when not at home he is out fly-fishing and kite boarding.

Brian Clayton

Call Brian on 021 928 696

After a lengthy career in institutional and corporate banking focusing on business origination and relationship management, Brian realised a long-held ambition to utilise his business and commercial skills and experience, by becoming a self-employed business consultant and advisor.

Brian has worked with a diverse range of businesses across Auckland (and sometimes further afield), with each of these businesses having their own unique set of issues, challenges and aspirations.   

Brian is totally motivated to help business owners and their enterprise to achieve results that have not, for a multitude of reasons, previously been possible.  He uses his experience and knowledge, coupled with the extensive resources and the proven Oxygen 8 Business Success programme to transform businesses by focusing on improving profit, increasing revenue, and ultimately achieving long term sustainable growth.  With Brian as your Business Success Partner, you will be guided through a transition to a sustainable and successful business. This will be a business partnership like you haven’t experienced before! 

The Oxygen 8 Business Success Programme covers all areas required to achieve sustainable business growth and to dramatically increase the value of the business. If you are a business owner wanting more from your business, and believe that you may derive benefit from the views and experience of an impartial outsider to bring in that new perspective, contact Brian for a no cost, no obligation, no commitment meeting.

Outside of his Consulting activity, family and home interests, Brian is an avid follower of most sports, an active participant in a few, and is currently involved as a rugby referee.

Ann Gibbard

Call Ann on 021 682 014

As a Business Success Partner, Ann supports business owners to identify and work towards their business goals, put the right systems in place, and develop the insight, tools and confidence they need to achieve greater growth and profitability. She says: “Small businesses don’t have the kind of training or support that I’ve seen in big businesses, nor do they often have good systems in place. My job is to see the challenges and understand them fully – so together we can find the solutions that will work”.

With over 20 years’ experience in both corporate and SME environments, Ann has outstanding insight into what works for businesses. She is a Chartered Accountant (CA ANZ) with experience in both New Zealand and the UK; has successfully delivered a number of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) projects in the corporate sector; and is a Xero and WorkflowMax Certified Advisor.

Ann’s committed to see more New Zealand businesses succeed. The alternative, failure, has major consequences on owners, staff and their families; suppliers, banks, finance companies and all the other creditors that will never get paid; and the economy as a whole.

Business failure is avoidable and damaging, yet when it comes to running their own business, Ann has seen many experts in their profession struggling alone, without the time, tools or framework they need to succeed over the long-term.

This is where the Business Success Programme comes in, as it provides the context to investigate all areas of a business. Ann says:

“It’s a model that really appeals to me and I don’t have to reinvent the wheel. With such robust methods in my tool kit, I can make faster progress with small business owners… and that’s important to me”.

Being a consultant is also about enabling business owners to make sense of their data, financial information, processes and decision making strategies. “It’s exciting to see a business owner regain control because they’re now measuring the most important factors and can start to see the (good and bad) consequences of their business decisions”, Ann says.

As a consultant, Ann’s role is varied and exciting. She helps business owners set a plan and follow through, manage change and growth well, and ultimately realise their potential. Ann is someone to turn to for practical advice and someone who you can discuss your challenges and concerns with, whatever business phase you are in.

So, the questions have to be: are you confident that you have the business measurements and processes you need? Have you got a plan and someone who will help keep you on track? Do you have a go-to person who truly understands the pain points of your business and wants to see you overcome them? Are you ready to take your business to the next level and realise your potential?

Because Ann and the team can help. It starts with a free, one hour meeting to see if we’d be a good solution for you. Now’s a great time to get in touch.

Sanj Govind

Call Sanj on 021 390 279

Sanj is a business award winner with excellent General Management experience dealing with complex multi-site and multi-brand industries.

He has delivered improved profitability through increasing turnover, streamlining processes, cost control, building the right team and managing their development. He is recognised for his high standards of customer service delivery.

Sanj has business in his DNA. He started his journey into business as a youngster working during school holidays. Whilst studying at university he started a business venture where he ran a small store for 2 years which provided his disposable income. At the end of 2 years, he sold it and made a small return on his investment.

His experience includes managing a business in a hyperinflationary economy and then emigrating half way around the world to start at the coalface again. Through hard work and dedication, he was able to climb the career ladder quickly, all the way to managing the National Operations of a $100M+ business and a team complement of 250+.

Sanj has an in-depth understanding of team leadership including recruiting, training, and developing individuals’ capabilities. He also has a wealth of knowledge around Health and Safety management, Change management, P&L and budget accountability, Inventory control and KPI management. His broad-based retail experience covers: designing and conducting Operating System Audits; Customer Service; Strategic Management (across a national network) and Marketing Strategies and implementation.

Sanj believes that most businesses can improve from their current financial position and he is highly motivated to assist business owners in finding the optimal solution for improving profit margins. Not only does this enable owners to improve the value of their business but most importantly, it assists them in achieving a great work life balance.

Steven Naudé

Call Steven on 022 021 8227

Financial performance largely depends on the people who work in the business. Steven’s firm belief is that where people flourish, so do businesses.

Steven has worked in enterprises of all sizes, in a variety of industries in several countries. He has been part of significant business successes and has lived through catastrophic industry disruption. Everything he has witnessed has led him to believe that the path to sustained financial growth is through developing people.

An experienced, hands-on general manager with a passion for sales and marketing, he has held several roles in small and multi-national companies from sales rep to CEO and Board chair. He understands the challenges faced by small businesses and has experienced the energy that motivated individuals can contribute to companies. He has implemented process and technology innovations in a range of businesses and understands how the use of carefully selected technology can assist in the transformation of companies. He holds an MBA from a UK university.

Steven only works in situations where he can change people’s lives. Small business owners are usually closely tied to the fortunes of their businesses. Small, steady changes in company operations can make huge transformations in the lives of people who own and work in the company. He works exceptionally hard to help business owners achieve their dreams.

Steven lives in Auckland and is married with two adult children.

Nev Vujcic

Call Nev on 021 171 7520

Nev began his working career in the trades, moving through corporate senior management to business ownership – resulting in being Managing Director of a successful SME for over a decade. Nev retains his shareholding and directorship in this SME to this day.

With more than 13 years specialising in the consulting industry, Nev remains passionate in working with businesses that are like-minded and are focussed on a bright and secure financial future.

Nev has extensive experience working with business owners to build vision, culture and sustainable business practices.  This translates into improved profit, sales and growing the value of their business asset.

Nev believes that many SME’s are fantastic at “what they do”. However, having the support of a Business Success Partner creates and maintains an ongoing focus on the ever-changing dynamics of business (whether internal or environment), helping business owners realise their business vision and personal dreams.

Sharing his time between Auckland and Northland, Nev has expansive experience across many diverse industries – manufacturing, hospitality, retail, wholesale, heavy industry, tourism, sales and marketing.

Are you committed to working “smart” on improving your businesses profit, increasing sales, growing your business asset’s value and enjoying the rewards for yourself and your family? Call Nev now on 021 171 7520.

Steve Potts

Call Steve on 021 981 422

Steve has been involved in various roles in Multinational Companies in New Zealand and has also been a Business Owner and Shareholder in privately owned Companies for the last twenty two years.

Steve has successfully operated and worked in a number of industries which has given him an understanding of the challenges and opportunities that exist for Business Owners. His management experience ranges from roles in industries such as wholesale, retail, recruitment, importing and sales and marketing. He is still a shareholder, Director and Board member in a successful and growing company.

Steve has the ability to tap the potential of a business to enable growth and better profit for the business owner.

Steve and his Wife share their time between Auckland and Taupo, both are followers of a number of sports and are keen boaters. Steve loves to fish as a way of relaxing.

Bruce Cowan

Call Bruce on 027 235 2041

Bruce Cowan brings a wealth of experience as a consultant and knows the benefits that the Business Success Programme will provide a small business – he built his consulting firm using the same guiding principles he uses with clients. It’s those principles that have seen him grow from a solo-practitioner to lead a team of talented business professionals and that has now merged with Oxygen8 to form one of the most dynamic Business Consultancies in New Zealand.

As you’d expect from a former engineer, Bruce is adept at looking at how a thing functions in relation to its parts. As he says, “Business has been business since the stone age. You spend to have a thing people want to buy, you find the people who want it and you sell it so as to make a profit”.

Bruce’s experience spans running large engineering projects as well as a successful small business owner who cracked the highly demanding, export Orchid market. Bruce says, “when I look back, we had the systems, we took measurements, we implemented changes in response to market needs. Our orchids were known for their consistency which was really hard to achieve… but that meant our clients knew what to expect and had confidence about where they could reliably on-sell them”.

That’s exactly what Bruce does for small business owners. “The Business Success Programme is an impressive blueprint”, says Bruce. “By reviewing all areas of a business – and the owner’s real-life goals we can find the gaps and start finding solutions for them. We prioritise the solutions to develop a programme and then, I stay with the business, working together to implement the solutions”.

“It’s about helping a business owner get out of their own way. And as things start working better it’s like a domino effect… less stressed owner, happier staff, more leisure time, new and different dreams and goals. Working closely with business owners is hugely satisfying and a privilege.”

Finding that balance is more than lip service to Bruce. “The happy outcome of maintaining the balance in my own life has been bringing on more people. My team are hand-picked because of their abilities to intuit, solve problems and provide clarity of thinking for clients. I’m building a formidable team so I can also enjoy my other passions like family and sailing.”

Bruce is now looking for like-minded people to join the team... If you are motivated and passionate about Business, and have an inbuilt desire to help Business Owners – then this opportunity is for you.

Janet Thompson

Call Janet on 021 241 1614

Janet Thompson is an expert in business transformation and has been an integral part of many successful change programmes in both small and large organisations. She has developed an ability to work alongside people to develop clear simple plans to transform a business from where it is now to where the owner wants it to be. She is always passionate about what she involves herself in. 

Janet is a proud New Zealander from a farming background and has no hesitation in rolling her sleeves up and getting “stuck in”. She has a strong sense of community awareness and has volunteered for countless community projects. She is a founding Board member of the Manawatu Sports Foundation and has had a long involvement in sports administration.

Janet made a successful transition from being a senior public servant into the private business world.   She has worked in the corporate arena at an operational level and also as the New Zealand CEO of a global company. As an owner of a small business herself for seven years, she understands the trials and tribulations of business ownership. This experience along with her extensive business background, gives Janet the expertise to quickly identify issues, cut through red tape and distractions, and work out what needs to be done to improve a business.

Janet offers a free two-hour introductory “Discovery” meeting to help you understand the real potential of your business and how she can help you achieve it. This is a no obligation meeting and as a starting point gives the business owner an insight into what could be possible. Who wouldn’t want to know that?

Susan Cooney

Call Susan on 021 0237 4472

Susan brings real world operational experience having established successful businesses throughout her working career in New Zealand and abroad. Roles included consulting, operational management, marketing, training and public speaking across corporate and SME environments. Now based in Whangarei, Northland, her experience is helping business owners build far more successful businesses over time.

Susan understands the desire to be extraordinary and the kind of commitment that takes. She’s honed her consulting expertise at Oxygen8 and in her view, “we’re not just business people, we’re in the people business”.

She says, “the most fundamental human values underpin successful businesses; values like trust, honesty, integrity and passion. Where I help is to ask the important questions and then listen really carefully to what business owners tell me”.

The Business Success Programme model provides a vital framework to assess every aspect of a business. As Susan puts it, “and I filter those findings through my nearly thirty years’ experience to work with owners to solve issues and fill the gaps”.

When she says “work with owners”, Susan’s approach is very inclusive. “Business owners are people first and oftentimes my relationship with them blends mentorship, advisor, counsellor and provocateur. My role is to hold the business owner to account – but that accountability is all about their hopes, aspirations and dreams. The fact is that in the busy day to day, it’s easy to let go of the bigger vision”.

She continues, “It’s that bigger vision why owners are in business. That’s where their personal and professional satisfaction can be found. It’s so important to hold that in mind, because it’s what gets you through the difficult times, it’s what will drive innovation, it’s where you ultimately build the real value in your business”.

That doesn’t mean she isn’t on top of the details. She says, “Operational needs are vital to any business. Policies and procedures need to be in place so your team can handle specific scenarios efficiently and effectively. A fully trained team represents the business well and ensures that consistency which builds trust, and that means more business”.

So, the question has to be… are you clear about your business vision and how to get there? Because Susan and the team can help. It starts with a free, one-hour meeting to see if we’d be a good solution for you.

Robin Ching

Call Robin on 021 972 673

Originally graduating with a Master of Science degree, his early career was spent in medical research before moving into sales in the science and technology field.

Robin went on to manage a direct sales office of an international scientific and diagnostic company. It quickly became one of the fastest growing and most profitable of its world-wide subsidiaries. Realising the need to develop a higher level of management and general business expertise, he also completed a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Auckland.

Robin's career has taken him to Asia and parts of Africa to identify and evaluate acquisition and Greenfield opportunities in healthcare, and he has been involved in projects throughout Australasia, also managing a specialist high tech medical company. He has developed a successful track record for both planning strategy and managing implementation, particularly around identifying opportunities for improving profitability and growth.

Robin experience working with business owners has given Robin valuable insight and an understanding of the stresses and pressures they can face.

Robin believes in developing long term relationships with clients to increase the profitability and value of the businesses and secure the freedom to achieve their personal goals. His approach is collaborative and he gains immense satisfaction from helping others succeed.

Robin lives in Auckland with his partner, Fiona. They spend much of their spare time on house renovations, having rashly thought it would be fun to do up an old villa. He is also a keen fly fisherman and loves being out on a river trying to outwit trout.

To achieve results you never thought possible, give Robin a call and let him help you unlock the true potential of your business and ensure a positive future for you and your family.

Peter Jacobsen

Call Peter on 021 922 023

Peter is an MBA qualified senior manager, with a depth of skills and experience in retail, hospitality, and leisure sectors. He has extensive experience in implementing technology and process improvements to improve operations efficiency and enhance service delivery to achieve financial targets in growing businesses.

Peter has more than 25 years’ Senior Management experience working with global brands, franchised chains and well known NZ SME businesses. He has delivered results for multi-site B2B and B2C businesses. Recently involved in strategic change management projects implementing technology and working with owners to enable business development.

A generalist by nature, Peter enjoys bringing people together in a structured environment, believing that everyone has something to contribute. Peter says “Results are achieved through good people doing the right thing, but no one person can do everything. Often it takes someone else to bring people together in a cohesive way”.

Peter has specific experience in global hospitality and coffee brands where committed teams of people and well developed systems deliver products and services that bring brands to life. All of these companies started with a clear vision and dedicated focus to be successful. With a systematic approach and strong support, most businesses can become highly rewarding for the owners.

Living in Auckland, Peter enjoys sailing and fishing, while planning the next winter ski holiday.

I understand what it is like for business owners when your dream of owning a successful business is not your current reality. Give me a call today to book a free confidential meeting and discover how I can help you live your dream. 021 922 023

Paul Watson

Call Paul on 021 963 616

Paul Watson is a leading expert in strategic organisational change. He has an ability to facilitate and drive outstanding results by developing simple clear strategies that empower and motivate individuals to change and grow in order to achieve exceptional results.

Commencing his career in product design and manufacturing, within the fast paced UK fashion footwear industry, then a move to NZ into B2B Product, Marketing and General Management roles within Australasia’s largest industrial and safety supplies network. His exposure to manufacturing, supply chain, sales and marketing, corporate business and leadership coaching together with financial discipline and external MBA study, prepared Paul for major business turnaround roles.

Working in large complex manufacturing, sales and distribution organisations, with national and international reach. Over a period of 11 years Paul was responsible for three successful post acquisition business integrations and turnaround projects achieving outstanding results from well founded strategy, diligent planning and execution. and a real empathy to build new performance cultures

Paul sees a challenge in difficult situations, especially where leading change within individuals and teams is a key component to success. His creative background and questioning nature is always looking for new ways of doing things and opportunities to challenge the status Quo.

As a passionate racing and cruising sailor Paul understands the importance of preparation, strategy and teamwork, and the need to have total confidence in your equipment, systems and team mates when you are pushed to the limits.

At Oxygen8, we believe business should be an enjoyable rewarding experience. Call us now to discuss your path to a new, more profitable and satisfying tomorrow.

Peter Ranyard

Call Peter on 021 242 6986

Peter has extensive senior management experience across a wide range of business sectors.

He has been a General Manager for over 15 years within manufacturing, wholesale, retail and fast-moving goods in a number of privately owned and corporate businesses both domestically and internationally.

With a background in Engineering and marketing management and a passion for building strong relationships Peter excels at helping businesses identify and overcome the challenges impeding business progress via simple, effective and practical strategies that work.

Peter has specific experience in growing the profitability of businesses through strategic planning, business development and a specialist interest in growing domestic and international markets developing new channels to markets.

Peter believes that not every business needs a GM but every business could use the expertise of one from time to time and for this he is ideally suited. He believes that success comes from having the right people in the right positions doing the right things consistently and constantly without losing sight of the company goals and aims.

He began his career within the New Zealand steel industry before progressing into management and when he is not helping businesses, he has 3 young children whom he raises with his Afrikaans wife Hulda, if time permits however you will find him penning his next tv show, short story or novel.

Esther Saies

Call Esther on 021 981 387

Esther brings more than 30 years’ experience in financial control and management. While working in the corporate sector she honed her mentoring and project management skills including leading an outstanding Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) project for a large multi-national company. Esther’s commitment to clients is practical and resilient, helping owners identify, understand and achieve their business goals.

Esther Saies brings huge insight into a small business – the kind of insight that is honed from years spent as a Financial Controller for a large corporation, mentoring current and future department heads and project managing change.

Her passion for small business has equally been years in the making. In her own words, “working as a Financial Controller is more about understanding the whole of a business than it is about crunching numbers. What I had to do was be able to see behind the numbers and provide guidance as to what was and wasn’t working and find solutions for improvements”.

That’s exactly what Esther can do for clients. “Small business owners are so often caught up in the day to day operations”, says Esther. “These are real people with real dreams. What I do is draw on my experience solving real problems to give them the clear direction they need to achieve what they’ve set out to do.”

Esther takes pride in being a ‘doer’. She says, “the theory is important, but understanding why business processes matter (for example) is only meaningful when you see it for yourself. I’m a big believer in letting my work speak for itself”. And there’s at least one client, living his dream riding around on his motorbike right now.

Esther’s passion is to help the business owner succeed. “One of the most important things to understand is that ‘success’ is a different future picture for different people”, she says. “My job is to help a business owner reconnect with why they started in business and together we build a model of what success is for them. Then I help them stay the course, so they get real time out of the day to day, and can make great decisions that benefit them and their goals”.

For creative solutions, sound financial advice and real-world practical ways of getting more out of your business – Esther is the woman you need. “Oxygen8 provide the framework to ensure an outstanding outcome for clients. That framework also allows me to focus your attention where it needs to be and help you perform at your best. I really care about my clients’ success – it’s what drives me. Business is business – my job is to help you do it better”.

Alex Peterson

Call Alex on 021 779 277

Alex Peterson decided to become a business consultant so that he could help business owners to achieve their true potential.  Alex partners with good businesses and supports them to become excellent businesses. We all see good companies that could achieve more – Alex is committed to working with them to make a difference.

Alex has a rich set of skills gained from working across a variety of roles within the Financial Services industry and from consulting to SMEs.  As a part owner, Alex started from scratch and then sold out of a NZ-based hedge fund. He previously spent two years working in London in Corporate Finance and in management information roles within large investment banks. Alex has also been an Investor Relations manager for companies listed on the NZX. He has experience in:

  • Setting up companies from inception
  • Business development
  • Operations
  • Sales and Marketing
  • Project management
  • Corporate Finance

Alex is passionate about helping business owners to: realise the full profit capacity of their business; and turn their business into a valuable asset. He thrives on finding solutions to complex and challenging business issues. The success of his clients is paramount.

Alex brings an abundance of focused positive energy to everything he does.

The Oxygen8 ‘Business Success Programme’ has the resources and systems to help businesses grow and prosper. This combined with Alex’s experience and enthusiasm is a very powerful combination.

When Alex is not at work he is busy helping his wife (Shelley) to look after their preschool twins (Carl and Anna) and their toddler, Zak – there is never a dull moment.  Alex loves all sports but is particularly keen on kitesurfing, snowboarding and running.

Give Alex a call today and unlock the true potential within your business!

Andy Burford

Call Andy on 0275 343 111

From a rich set of SME experiences as an Owner and General Manager, Andy Burford knows how easily as the business owner you can become overstretched. And how that burden can steadily weigh you down, so you stop lifting your head and you stop seeing the field of opportunities. The opportunities that you were originally most passionate about. Having someone alongside you who’s dedicated focus is to keep that perspective across the entire business is highly leveraging. It makes for stronger profits and increased business value.

  • After a stint in the Army, invested in a start-up before a successful sale to its current owners
  • Held several sales and technology project roles in large supply chain businesses
  • At PlaceMakers, worked with joint venture owners to assist trade customer profitability
  • PlaceMakers joint venture owner one year before the GFC, baptism in rapid change management
  • Last 8 years as a shareholder GM with owners’ group specialising in operating diverse SME businesses

As a Business Success Partner my job is to walk with you every step of the way, keeping that perspective alive, as we:

  • Develop and execute the business plan (what we are doing)
  • Achieve goals and measure results (how we do it)
  • Share in the successes (why we do it!)

This comprehensive approach supports fast identification of roadblocks and how to break them down; validates if the right people are in the right roles and captures what works well.

If that’s where you are…then let’s talk about how change could start and what it might look like for you.