Greg's passion for small business has fuelled his return to executive coaching and facilitating advisory boards for business owners.He emphasises the need for external perspectives and support for business owners, who can often get absorbed in day-to-day tasks and lose touch with big picture goals.The Business Owners Alliance offers business owners a forum for strategic focus, stress testing ideas, and practical solutions for their daily business issues. All for a fraction of… Show more Greg's passion for small business has fuelled his return to executive coaching and facilitating advisory boards for business owners.He emphasises the need for external perspectives and support for business owners, who can often get absorbed in day-to-day tasks and lose touch with big picture goals.The Business Owners Alliance offers business owners a forum for strategic focus, stress testing ideas, and practical solutions for their daily business issues. All for a fraction of the cost of external consultants or a private advisory board.Members attend monthly half-day advisory board meetings with up to 10 other members in Metropolitan Melbourne. Here they deliver progress updates, focus on professional development, and participate in problem-solving workshops for their current business challenges. And as part of the community, members also receive support, encouragement, and motivation to enhance their accountability in achieving their goals.Additionally, monthly one-on-one monthly coaching sessions focus on individual needs, such as progress assessment, addressing roadblocks, and leadership development. This is a unique and powerful combination. Many minds bringing countless years of experience and diverse perspectives plus one to one focused strategic planning and leadership development.Importantly members businesses are all non competing and a strict code of confidentially is adhered to.Curious? Give me a call and let's have a chat, free from soliciting, guaranteed. I'd love to hear about your business and in turn I'll tell you about my bees.Greg Harding 0403 120 806 or email greg@ownersalliance.com.au Show less

Beekeeping is a journey of discovery, delight and most of all, learning. Stepping into the world of beekeeping is like unlocking a treasure trove of knowledge and wonder, all while being surrounded by the beauty of nature!There's something profoundly satisfying about being outside, watching the bees as they go about their important work. As a beekeeper, every day brings new insights and experiences. Whether it's learning the delicate art of tending to the hives or marvelling at… Show more Beekeeping is a journey of discovery, delight and most of all, learning. Stepping into the world of beekeeping is like unlocking a treasure trove of knowledge and wonder, all while being surrounded by the beauty of nature!There's something profoundly satisfying about being outside, watching the bees as they go about their important work. As a beekeeper, every day brings new insights and experiences. Whether it's learning the delicate art of tending to the hives or marvelling at the incredible work ethic of these tiny creatures, there's always something to awe and inspire.And there is so much we can learn from bees. Bees work together harmoniously towards a common goal. In a hive, each bee has a specific role, and they collaborate seamlessly to ensure the success and survival of the colony. Similarly, great leaders foster collaboration among team members, leveraging individual strengths to achieve collective objectives.So, here's to the joy of beekeeping – to learning, to being outside, to watching and admiring the bees, and to indulging in the sweetest reward nature has to offer. It's not just about honey; it's about embracing and protecting a lifestyle of harmony with our bees.Shortly we will be stocking our honey at The Eden Wharf Visitors Centre (NSW) so do drop in and see the amazing new building there with its recycled timbers and pick up a jar of the "best honey in the world" Show less

I was approached to perform an interim role at Fairway for 6 months whilst a new Business Manager was recruited. Stepping back into Aged Care was a delight. As always the real pleasure of this industry is the relationships with the residents.

Quest Dandenong is a 35 room apartment hotel located in the south eastern suburbs of Melbourne. Our boutique hotel provides self contained accommodation to corporate travellers working in the Dandenong area and sporting groups and leisure guests looking for a welcoming and comfortable experience.Along with my wife and fellow franchisee I am responsible for all aspects of the business including operations, sales, HR, compliance and property.My greatest achievement was to… Show more Quest Dandenong is a 35 room apartment hotel located in the south eastern suburbs of Melbourne. Our boutique hotel provides self contained accommodation to corporate travellers working in the Dandenong area and sporting groups and leisure guests looking for a welcoming and comfortable experience.Along with my wife and fellow franchisee I am responsible for all aspects of the business including operations, sales, HR, compliance and property.My greatest achievement was to maintain viability of the business during the very dark days of Covid-19. As a Corporate Hotel our business was essentially decimated. Negotiations with our key stakeholders, in particular our numerous strata landlords were relentless and complex. Ultimately we were able to survive the pandemic and implement recovery strategies. Physically and emotionally spent we successfully sold the business in 2022. We are so proud that we got it though those dark days and that it now remains a strong business under the control of the new owner. Show less

Launching The Alternative Board in Feb 2017 was one of the most exciting times in my career. In a short space of time, we attracted high caliber business owners who have come together to share their wisdom and help each other move forward in their businesses.Members loved the way we help each other solve problems and knock down road-blocks so they no longer felt stuck in their business.The board meetings were innovative, fast paced and full of creative problem solving and high… Show more Launching The Alternative Board in Feb 2017 was one of the most exciting times in my career. In a short space of time, we attracted high caliber business owners who have come together to share their wisdom and help each other move forward in their businesses.Members loved the way we help each other solve problems and knock down road-blocks so they no longer felt stuck in their business.The board meetings were innovative, fast paced and full of creative problem solving and high energy. ► What Members Say:❝ I am already seeing more growth in my business after a few short months.❞- Kathie Thomas VA Directory ❝ You can talk to friends about your business but its often in a social environment. The Alternative Board provides a business owners forum that is focused specifically and strategically on problem solving.❞- Chris Trafford Alpha Green Pty Ltd► What does a board meeting look like?➊ We update one another on progress within our respective businesses, including a summary of financial performance.➋ We regularly hold a work-shop session focusing on some new business learnings or listen to a guest speaker.➌ In turn, each member then describes a particular issue or situation on which he or she wants to gain perspective. Each board member asks questions to clarify and then offers salient and practical advice on how they would handle the issue wearing your shoes.➍ We list the “takeaways” we have gained from the meeting and commit to appropriate action over the following month.➎ We set the venue for the next board meeting (when suitable our meetings rotate around board member’s premises).We regularly offer “Sample Board Meetings” for prospective members to allow them to experience The Alternative Board and see if they would be a good fit for the group. Show less

This was the third business that myself and my business partner (and lovely wife) had built up and sold and it gave us the motivation to leverage our 20 years experience and help other business owners who were looking to grow (and perhaps sell) their business.Key expertise and experience gained included:✔ Building up the Aged Care home to 113 residents and employing over 120 staff ✔ Setting up systems so the business remained compliant within a complex regulatory… Show more This was the third business that myself and my business partner (and lovely wife) had built up and sold and it gave us the motivation to leverage our 20 years experience and help other business owners who were looking to grow (and perhaps sell) their business.Key expertise and experience gained included:✔ Building up the Aged Care home to 113 residents and employing over 120 staff ✔ Setting up systems so the business remained compliant within a complex regulatory environment✔ Creating efficient operational processes to adhere to the industry’s commercial requirements✔ Maintaining market share within a dynamic and challenging sector.✔ Creating a culture that was focused on delivering quality services to residents and their families based on our values of “Care, Spirit & Integrity” Show less

After more than a decade of working in a dynamic service based business in the caravan industry, we ventured in the residential aged care sector and learnt from the ground up about running operations within the complex regulatory environment of an aged care.Our main focus was to excel in delivering customer satisfaction and meeting the needs of all stakeholders. Our proudest moment was the successful application in the 2011 Aged Care Approvals Round (ACCR) to The Department of Health… Show more After more than a decade of working in a dynamic service based business in the caravan industry, we ventured in the residential aged care sector and learnt from the ground up about running operations within the complex regulatory environment of an aged care.Our main focus was to excel in delivering customer satisfaction and meeting the needs of all stakeholders. Our proudest moment was the successful application in the 2011 Aged Care Approvals Round (ACCR) to The Department of Health and Ageing for 30 additional bed licenses at Alphington Aged Care. One in Ten applicants were successful. We won the right to additional bed licenses based on our exceptional track record and our passion and vision for the future at the home. Show less

Hardings Caravan Services (now known as Swift Caravan Services) is a dynamic service business supporting Caravan owners by preparing their vans for safe and enjoyable travelling. As Owner, I took a hands on approach to running the business over the 12 years, which included:• Strategic business development• Sales & Marketing • Customer Service• Financial Management• Human Resources• Operations • Facilities ManagementMy proudest moment as the owner,… Show more Hardings Caravan Services (now known as Swift Caravan Services) is a dynamic service business supporting Caravan owners by preparing their vans for safe and enjoyable travelling. As Owner, I took a hands on approach to running the business over the 12 years, which included:• Strategic business development• Sales & Marketing • Customer Service• Financial Management• Human Resources• Operations • Facilities ManagementMy proudest moment as the owner, was successfully selling the business to an outstanding previous staff member. This provided a great result both financially, and also on many human levels for the wide range of stakeholders involved in the business. Show less