Testimonials

ISRI Seats Coopers Plains

David Wilmot, Managing Director
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“I set two milestones for my business; 20% increase in profit by the end of 2007 and a 100% increase by the end of the 2008 financial year.

Through Small Business Solutions, we have achieved the first goal and are well on track to achieving the second.

As Managing Director of my own vehicle seat distribution and repair business for more than 12 years, I knew our business should be more successful.

Within 24 hours of contacting Small Business Solutions, I was partnered with mentor John Parish. From the outset John said he had no intention of telling me how to run my business; rather he would provide me with resources and tools to do it for myself.

After completing only four blocks of three one-hour sessions over two months, we have increased business performance and improved operating efficiency.
I have also gained formal qualifications for my industry knowledge and experience.

We achieved what we were hoping for, and don’t doubt sales figures will continue to rise. My latest report shows a 35% increase in profit and we’re close to matching our best month of business in 11 years.”

DAVID WILMOT
Managing Director
ISRI Seats Coopers Plains

Central Realty

Central Realty team
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“To be better than the best, you’ve got to be going in the right direction. That’s where we’re headed now.

Identifying simple measures you can take to help improve operations and boost your bottom line is a great boon for business.

The once separate entities of sales and property management within our business have now become cohesive, and we are moving together to achieve business goals, sales targets and KPIs.

There is immense value in the Small Business Solutions program”.

MICHAEL SUNDERLAND
Broker & Auctioneer
Central Realty

Designed2Taste

Brent Southcombre, Managing Director
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“I was excited from the moment I began my first session with my mentor, Hugo. He is a Brisbane icon, and thanks to his wealth of experience, has great ideas on where we can take our business.

Small Business Solutions mentors are able to relate to you on your level because of their ‘local’ business experience. I also found it extremely positive and encouraging – rather than focusing on negatives.

A lot of business owners may be too proud to ask for help. But I’m the first person to say we’ve got our strengths, but there are certainly areas we could improve on.”

BRENT SOUTHCOMBE
Executive Chef and founder
Designed2Taste

Pondera Physio and Pilates

David Pierce, Founder
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“Small Business Solutions highlights intangible business issues that I simply would have not otherwise considered. It has given us the clarity we need to run a better business.

Our mentor taught us the importance of a structured business plan and how to create it in a concise and meaningful way. He has also helped us understand the need for Operations and Procedures Manuals and the benefits it will bring to streamlining business practices.

I believe my business is now set up for future expansion should I decide to go down this path.”

DAVID PIERCE
Founder
Pondera Physio and Pilates

The Touch Up Guys

Fred Hawken, Founder
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“Sixteen years ago, I never would have thought the Touch Up Guys would have grown to where it is today; let alone be looking to spread its operations overseas.

I had never seen government support for small business before and felt there was little recognition of the people that work for themselves and contribute so much to the economy.

When I discovered what Small Business Solutions had to offer, I thought it was a fantastic idea and I jumped at the chance.”

FRED HAWKEN
Founder
The Touch Up Guys

Table Tennis Queensland Inc

Derek Scott
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I have recently completed a business mentoring package with business skills mentors; John Parish.

Throughout the process I found John to be friendly, approachable, helpful and most importantly very knowledgeable in the various areas of running a business touched upon in our discussions. By the end of the sessions I have developed new skills and new ways of approaching decision making and problem solving from a more business oriented perspective which have already allowed me to develop the business of table tennis in Queensland.

I would have no hesitation in recommending this program to other senior management in other sporting or non-for-profit organisations or indeed to anyone running their own business.

DEREK SCOTT
Excutive Officer
Table Tennis Queensland