The Alternative Board Townsville Region

18/06/2026

17/06/2026

As a business owner or leader, have you ever given any thought to who will replace you when you exit the business or one of your senior staff if they were to resign today?

This is an important topic you shouldn’t put off addressing.

Read “The Importance of a Leadership Development Plan” at The Alternative Board.
https://tabau.info/3RADHnZ

16/06/2026

National Vegemite Day: Business Grit with an Aussie Twist

Running a small business in today’s climate isn’t always smooth sailing. From staffing challenges to shifting expectations, it can be tough to keep things together.

But like Vegemite, great leadership is bold, distinctly Aussie, and sometimes an acquired taste. It’s about finding the right balance, sticking with it, and bringing people together, even when things feel a bit salty.

So here’s to the small business owners leading through the workforce crunch with resilience, creativity, and a sense of humour.

Lead local. Support your team. And don’t forget to spread the good stuff.

15/06/2026

For Ted Deane, owner of AI Masters Dojo, running a business means constantly generating ideas! But not every idea should be acted on straight away.

That’s what led him to The Alternative Board Adelaide City.

Having a space to step back and talk things through with other business owners has been a game changer. The board gives Ted the opportunity to test his thinking, challenge assumptions, and properly digest ideas before deciding what’s worth pursuing.

It’s not about slowing down innovation, it’s about making better decisions.
Hear directly from Ted in the video below about how the board supports his thinking and decision making.

https://tabau.info/4uBHPTe

12/06/2026

End of Financial Year 2026: A reset moment for SME business owners.

As we approach EOFY, it’s more than just ticking compliance boxes. It’s a valuable opportunity to step back and refocus for the year ahead.

Here are 5 smart moves to make before June 30:
1️⃣ Get your numbers clear
Reconcile accounts, review cash flow, and understand exactly where your business stands.
2️⃣ Talk to your accountant early
Be across your tax position, opportunities, and any last minute actions before year end.
3️⃣ Take a hard look at performance
What drove results this year? What didn’t? Where are the gaps or inefficiencies?
4️⃣ Plan the next 12 months
Set realistic targets, budgets, and priorities that align with both business growth and your personal goals.
5️⃣ Step back and assess your role
Are you stuck in the day to day? What needs to change so you can lead more strategically?

EOFY isn’t just about closing the books — it’s about setting the direction.

At The Alternative Board, we support business owners to turn reflection into clear, practical plans for the year ahead.

11/06/2026

Building a high performing team starts with understanding how people work.

DISC is a simple but powerful way to bring that understanding to life, giving you a clearer view of how different people communicate, make decisions, and approach their work.

When you start to see those patterns, it changes how your team works together. Conversations become more effective, collaboration improves, and decisions become easier to navigate.

In our latest white paper, we break down how DISC works and how you can use it to lead more effectively.

https://tabau.info/4wHYgPt

10/06/2026

Many business owners find themselves stuck in the day to day — busy, reactive, and with little time to step back and think strategically.

For Nick, that was the turning point.

With the support of The Alternative Board Brisbane South West, he shifted from working in the business to leading it. Through regular coaching and the perspective of a board, he’s redefined what success looks like, not just in business, but in life.

He describes joining as one of the best decisions he’s made for both his career and his family.

If you’re looking to grow your business without sacrificing everything else, Nick’s story is well worth a watch.

▶️ Watch the video below
https://tabau.info/4fvohve

09/06/2026

As business owners and leaders, it’s easy to put everything else first - clients, team, growth, results.

But without your health, none of it is sustainable.

Leo Aspite, owner of The Alternative Board Gosford, shares a simple but important reminder: getting your health right isn’t a luxury, it’s essential to how you lead and perform.

When you look after your energy, focus, and wellbeing, you show up better in every part of your business.

Take a moment to hear Leo’s perspective in the video below.
https://tabau.info/4uprVv8

08/06/2026

StratPro is designed to bring clarity, strengthen leadership, and align teams around what really matters.

At McCall Farms, that clarity started within the Quality Assurance team. Through StratPro workshops, they were able to simplify communication, focus their efforts, and move forward with greater alignment.

From there, the impact grew. What began at a team level started to influence the broader business — improving how people worked together and how the organisation moved as a whole.

Download the case study below to see the full story.
👉 https://tabau.info/3PCxdEw

04/06/2026

It’s World Environment Day, a proper reminder that looking after our backyard is just good business. As leaders, we have a massive role to play in protecting the landscapes that make this country iconic.

Sustainability isn’t just a corporate trend; it is about making sure our communities and industries thrive for the long haul. Whether it is cutting down on waste or backing local green energy, every small change adds up.

Let’s lead the way in keeping Australia beautiful. 🌏