The Alternative Board Townsville Region

08/09/2026

Some business decisions are easy. Others can keep you awake at night.

Hiring someone new. Raising your prices. Investing in equipment. Expanding into a new market. Buying another business.

When there’s a lot at stake, it’s easy to overthink, delay the decision or make the call without having anyone to properly test your thinking with.

Our latest blog shares a practical 12-step approach to making high stakes business decisions. From getting clear on the real decision and challenging your assumptions, to considering the flow on effects and getting an outside perspective.

You may never have complete certainty. But having a process and the right people around you can help you make the big calls with greater clarity and confidence.

👉 Read the full blog: https://tabau.info/45GPZPB

07/09/2026

You’ve spent years building your business. But what happens when it’s time to step away?

A successful exit isn’t just about the numbers. It’s about your people, your customers and making sure the business you’ve worked so hard to build is ready for what comes next.

In this video, Emma Lovett, owner and coach of The Alternative Board Brisbane South West, shares practical insights into exit planning — from preparing future leaders and retaining good people, to communicating with customers and suppliers and considering what your own role might look like after the transition.

Because the best time to think about your exit isn’t when you’re ready to leave. It’s well before.

▶️ Watch Emma’s insights on planning a smoother business exit.
https://tabau.info/4wdm0cT

06/09/2026

The right people can change everything.

Running a business means making decisions every day. But when the big ones come along, it can feel like the weight of those decisions sits entirely on your shoulders.
That’s when having the right people around you can make all the difference.

At The Alternative Board, business owners come together with people who genuinely understand what it’s like to be in your shoes. They listen, share their experiences, challenge your thinking and ask the questions that help you see things from a different perspective.

It’s not about someone telling you how to run your business.

It’s about having trusted people in your corner who help you think more clearly, make better decisions and build a business that works for you, not the other way around.

Because you may be the one everyone turns to, but you don’t have to work everything out alone.

▶️ Watch the video to see the difference having the right people around the table can make.
https://tabau.info/4qnckeF

05/09/2026

Building a business is a big job. Being a dad is an even bigger one. Doing both? That’s something worth celebrating.

This Father’s Day, we’re thinking of all the dads in The Alternative Board community who are juggling customers, kids, big decisions, school runs, deadlines and family life — often all in the same day.

Here’s to putting the laptop away, forgetting about the inbox for a while and enjoying the people you’re working so hard for.

Happy Father’s Day to all the dads in our community. We hope today is filled with family, laughter and absolutely no emails. 💙

02/09/2026

Celebrating Excellence: September Member Anniversaries

At the heart of every thriving business network are the dedicated professionals who bring expertise, reliability, and passion to our community every day. This September, we are proud to celebrate the ongoing commitment of several key members across our regions.

Please join us in recognising and thanking these outstanding business leaders:

Gosford
My Coast Support | Adrian Mitchell (1 Year)

Macarthur
JM Glass Solutions Pty Ltd | Joshua Merchant (2 Years)
RM Super Services | Monica Willats (1 Year)

Parramatta
Clarke & Severn Electronics | Glenn Clarke (8 Years)

Townsville
Jess Whaites Real Estate Pty Ltd | Jess Whaites (3 Years)

From welcoming those who have completed their first impactful year to celebrating incredible milestones like Glenn Clarke's eight years of dedicated participation, each of these businesses helps drive the strength of our collective network.

Thank you for your continued commitment to excellence and community growth. Here’s to many more successful years together.

01/09/2026

Running a business can feel lonely. But it doesn’t have to.

Sometimes, one honest conversation can change the way you see a problem. A different perspective can give you the confidence to make that decision you’ve been putting off.

For nearly five years, The Alternative Board has been working with independent researchers to understand why peer advisory works, and what makes a great board truly valuable.

The research backs up what our members experience around the table: trust, honest conversations, fresh perspectives, support and accountability really matter.

So, what is it about the right group of people that makes such a difference?
Read the research behind the power of peer advisory. 👇
https://tabau.info/3TZTVsf

31/08/2026

Spring is here. 🌱 And there’s something about a new season that makes you look at things a little differently.

For business owners and leaders, it’s easy to spend so much time looking ahead for the next customer, the next hire, the next problem to solve, that you forget to notice how far you’ve already come.

So today, instead of another to-do list, take a moment.

Think back to where your business was this time last year.

What are you proud of? What have you learnt? What feels different?

Running a business is a journey of seasons too. Some are about growth. Some are about change. And some are simply about finding your feet again.

Here’s to a new season — and whatever you want the next chapter of your business to look like. 🌱

30/08/2026

Greater control. Better decisions. Less firefighting. More time leading your business instead of constantly reacting to it.

That's what happens when you start your week with a plan.

Here's something surprising: many managers spend more time planning their next holiday than they do planning the week ahead. Then Monday arrives, and they're immediately caught up responding to everyone else's priorities.

The difference between simply getting through the week and leading it often comes down to what you do before Monday even begins.

A few minutes of planning can save hours of reacting.

Read “How Great Managers Structure Their Week” at The Alternative Board (TAB).

https://tabau.info/4hghrdO

27/08/2026

Greater clarity. Better decisions. A team that's pulling in the same direction. A business that's taking you where you want to go.

That's what having a clear vision does.

When you know where you're heading, every decision has a purpose. You spend less time reacting to the day to day and more time focusing on what will create lasting growth. Your team understands what's important, your priorities become clearer, and your business starts supporting the life you want—not just keeping you busy.

The reality is, it's difficult to see the bigger picture when you're standing in the middle of it. That's why the most successful business owners make time to step back, challenge their thinking and gain fresh perspectives.

So, here's a question:

Is your business taking you where you want to go, or just keeping you busy?

25/08/2026