Susan Rochester – Balance at Work

May 11, 2022

“As the sole director of Balance at Work, I appreciate the TAB concept. Networking groups do not provide this support and TAB provides an instant, structured way to get feedback and input. We have had a shift in focus for the services we deliver, with a renewed enthusiasm for helping SME’s to succeed. Over the past decade, we had moved away from our original mission. TAB has helped us bring it back to why we started in the first place.

Being a member of TAB has had a significant impact on two main challenges for me and my business. Board meetings and coaching have helped me grow in self-confidence and kept me accountable, meaning that the company is in a much better position to achieve growth goals and prepare for my eventual exit. As part of this process, I have also learnt valuable skills for running the financial aspects of my business”

SHARE THIS ARTICLE

Anthony Dalpiaz – Knightsbridge Intermediary

We're new and still clarifying our direction, but TAB is helping us crystallise our vision. The network's support, board guidance, and diverse perspectives introduced by Tim are driving our organic growth. Tim's thought-provoking questions challenge me to think...

Rob Homes – Rnegade Detailing

"Being a member of The Alternative Board has been a huge eye opening and invaluable experience to the business. It has made me look at the the business deeper and in ways I had not thought of before. Having Tim and the board holding me accountable for my actions or...

Matt Bate – Berkana Projects

I just wanted to thank Crystal so much for the time we spent together. I am so blessed to have met her and to have her support in my life then as it was one of the most challenging periods of my life. Being a first time dad and bills and partner to support. I was...

Bec Decelis – MyLiving Outdoors

https://youtu.be/GRkZuyEke80?si=Rx-J_M8lXWu0Yd5X "We highly recommend Tim to anyone seeking an experienced and knowledgeable business coach. Tim consistently brings valuable tips, techniques, and insights to each coaching session that really assist with our business...

Rose Febo – Travel Managers

"Before joining The Alternative Board, my main challenge was building the business brand and market niches as well as then pinpointing how to get more leads. I also needed help building my business strategy and getting to understand my strengths, weakness,...

Allan Anderson – All Purpose Safety and Training

" Having been in senior Corporate roles previously, I was used to participating in group discussion and board meetings to float ideas and reach consensus on opportunities and actions. However, as a newly self-employed small business owner I soon realised I didn’t...

John Eustace – Bells and Whistles Marketing

"I have had repeated exposure to various business coaches over many years. Some I have judged to lack any genuine coaching skills, others I have resisted engaging simply because of their inflexible “one size fits all” coaching programmes. Crystal merges her insight...

Finn Mackenzie – Green Door Health

"Crystal is a wonderful caring business coach with great support for small business owners. Over a year of major change in my business she offered great support, strength, advice and mentoring. This helped me not just on a business level but a personal level too. I...

Deborah Mott – Zakkia

"At Zakkia, when the pandemic first happened, I went into a bit of an emergency mode. I had one girl who was working for me at the time and as the pandemic panned out, I didn’t know if I could run the business and run her needs as well, so I eventually had to let go...

Alvin Lee – Oz Loans Financial

"Being a member has given me far better clarity and direction in both my business and work-life balance. Speaking openly about the challenges facing my business with the other board members, having them share their ideas, likely solutions and opinions, has helped...

Daniel Reitmann – Nubuzz

"The Alternative Board helped me prioritise my work life. Through doing so it allowed me to focus on things I can control to be more effective. This provided me with clarity which was lacking. Jamie assisted with goal setting and allowed me to reach them for my...

Mikael Wedemeyer & Nathan Mussig – Niche Studio

"Since joining TAB, we’ve realised that the challenges and experiences of being in business are universal. So, the different perspectives from the board members, the structure and the format TAB uses has really helped us to foster strong and productive relationships....

Gerry Kleinitz – KDT Fabrications

Tori Van Der Donk – Aegis Business Services

"Our mentor and fellow board members hold us accountable for the goals and actions we share, so you want to make progress on them each month. Our Facilitator asks hard questions that we've been avoiding asking ourselves, ensuring we answer truthfully and then do...

Steve Thomas – FS Security

"The Alternative Board have been a very important part of my business growth and my personal growth as the owner of the company. When I went into business I didn't have any idea of what to expect, or even what I wanted to achieve. The Alternative Board have been...

Brent Prankerd – Brinlex Group

"Working with TAB is engaging and informative. Board meetings provide structure and opportunity to air an issue or raise a concept for consideration. I found immediately that there was a high degree of professionalism and respect around the table. ...

Susan Rochester – Balance at Work

"As the sole director of Balance at Work, I appreciate the TAB concept. Networking groups do not provide this support and TAB provides an instant, structured way to get feedback and input. We have had a shift in focus for the services we deliver, with a...

Schon G Condon – Condon Advisory Group

"As a member of TAB for more than four years, I've been consistently impressed to see how TAB helps business owners achieve more profitability, productivity and personal fulfilment. To have an organisation like TAB focusing on helping other business owners is...

Gerard Walz – EBIT Management Services

"The opportunity to offer and receive experiences from the various TAB members in an open and frank environment has assisted in managing my business. It really does embody the phrase " a problem shared is a problem halved". Having alternative views to...

Warren Hardman – Xpert Office Furniture

"I have found myself impressed by the relaxed yet professional way Crystal uncovers the strengths, weaknesses and challenges each board member faces in their business. At each meeting every member will present a topic and Crystal leads the group in a structured...

Lindsay Smith – Excite Safety

"Having Peters professional expertise available has strengthened our company’s financial position and our confidence that we will meet or exceed our financial goals for the upcoming months".

Allan Heinrich – KBFC Franchising Pty Ltd

"In my time working with Peter at Philips, he consistently brought strong financial disciplines to our Business Unit. He demonstrates a focus on understanding the business, the needs of customers (both internal and external) and ensuring financial reporting and...

Sarah Cappello – Cappello Rowe

"Often it is easy to forget to work 'on' the business instead of 'in' it however with Peters guidance he can help focus our attention on the areas that are most important. Peter has assisted our firm with budgeting, report and most importantly understanding what the...

Adam Dragic – Solar Design and Installation/ Energy Management

"The TAB has been a great surface and knowledge both from a business perspective and a life learning perspective. On top of this, the contacts I have met have been invaluable. The TAB have been flexible and easy to deal with from the very beginning".

Scott Dalgairns – Inwood Custom Cabinets

"We would like to thank you for the support you've given us over the last 10 months. Right from the start you understood what we wanted to achieve which was very reassuring through the whole program. By undertaking the 10 session crunch - Executive program, we are now...

Mark Newman – Newmark Constructions

"I'd like to take this opportunity to thank you for the help and assistance you provided to our business during the business coaching sessions we recently undertook with Lynchpin Solutions. I am pleased to report that you were able to assist in increasing the...

Todd Matea – United Franchise Group

“I have known Steve as an advocate of franchising and small business advisor. His work in this area has provided sound advice to people who are interested in starting their own business. Steve can be commended as someone who has assisted numerous candidates in...

Helen Olivier – HRO2

"Malcolm's advice was always practical ,thorough and his counsel over a number of years greatly appreciated, and tested over time. He understands business and the commercial aspects of a growing enterprise. I have continued to do business with Malcolm, and would count...

Brett Flower

"I've known Nigel for many years through a mutual desire for personal and professional growth. We met monthly to discuss the trials and tribulations or running remote international subsidiaries. Nigel has a calm and pragmatic approach to business and life that...

Wharton- Kindalin Early Childhood Learning Centres

I found John’s chairmanship and guidance invaluable. His clear thinking and ability to identify opportunities and threats helped me and our group a great deal. There’s no substitute for an experienced professional to keep you on track.