The Alternative Board Werribee

31/08/2026

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).

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Most managers don’t lose control of their week because of one major decision. They lose it to the small things: forgotten commitments, unfinished follow-ups and meetings that continue simply because no one questions whether they’re still needed. An effective weekly routine isn’t about filling ...

30/08/2026

🎉 What a great start of the week! 🎉We just hit 200 followers — and honestly, it doesn't feel like a number. It feels like a family.

200 business owners, leaders and dreamers from right here in Wyndham who've chosen to follow along, back local, and back each other. Every single one of you is a pioneer — because backing an idea early, before it's "proven," takes guts.

When we started TAB Werribee, it was just a conversation about wanting business owners in Truganina, Hoppers Crossing, Werribee, Point Cook, Tarneit and beyond to stop making the biggest decisions of their business alone. Today, that conversation is a community of 200 — and growing.

So thank you. Genuinely. Whether you're a member, a follower, a friend, or someone who's just been quietly watching us grow — you're part of this family, and we wouldn't be here without you.

Here's to the next 200. 🚀

30/08/2026

What's really capping your business growth right now — is it you, your team, or your systems?

Most business owners assume the answer is "more" — more hours, more staff, more sales. But growth that isn't backed by the right systems and structure doesn't create freedom, it just creates a bigger version of the same problem. That's the Growth Trap, and if you're running a business here in Wyndham, there's a good chance you're in it right now.

The fix isn't working harder. It's finding the one hidden bottleneck that's actually holding everything else back.

I'm speaking at the Wyndham Learning Festival on "Building Better Business: Practical Growth Strategies for Business Owners", hosted by the Werribee Business & Tourism Association Come along and we'll dig into exactly where growth traps hide — in your time, your money, your people, or your strategy — and what to do about it.

📅 Monday 7 Sep | 10:00am – 1:00pm 📍 600 Sneydes Rd, Werribee VIC 3030 🎟️ Free — scan the QR code on the flyer to register

Bring a fellow business owner along. Let's build better businesses, together.

28/08/2026

Always good to get in a room with fellow business owners from around Wyndham — Point Cook, Werribee, Hoppers Crossing, Truganina, Williams Landing and beyond.

Conversations like these are where the real value sits: not the pitch, but the honest chat about what’s actually keeping you up at night as a business owner — time, money, people, or just where the business is heading.

With nearly 8,000 businesses across Point Cook alone, there’s no shortage of opportunity to connect, support, and grow together in the West.

Thanks to everyone who came along and made it a great night. Looking forward to the next one.

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?

27/08/2026

Sometimes the best business conversations happen over a coffee, not in a boardroom.
Another successful Owner's Table breakfast has wrapped up in South Brisbane, where Emma Lovett, Owner of The Alternative Board Brisbane South West, and Tim Eckenfels, Partner of The Alternative Board Brisbane South, welcomed a group of local business owners to share ideas, discuss challenges and learn from one another's experiences.
There were no presentations or sales pitches. Just honest conversations about what's really happening in business right now.
This month's discussion covered a range of challenges facing business owners, from leading and developing middle managers, to pricing with confidence, and strengthening cash flow forecasting so potential issues can be identified well before they become crises.
The groups are intentionally kept small because that's when the best conversations happen. When business owners feel comfortable enough to be open about what's really going on, they leave with fresh ideas, practical solutions and the confidence that they're not facing those challenges alone.
If you're a business owner in South Brisbane and would enjoy conversations like these with other local business owners, Emma and Tim would love to welcome you to a future Owner's Table. Simply reach out to register your interest.

26/08/2026

That moment when you’re mid-sentence, fully in “changing lives” mode, and the camera catches you making the universal face of “ooooOOOO” 😂

Public speaking tip #47: nobody warns you that your best strategic insight will be immortalised looking like you just saw a wet paint sign.

In my defence, I was probably saying something profound like “outcomes” or “opportunity” or “oh no is that a candid photo.”

Either way — another great session with local business leaders at Business Network West.

Improve your business. Change your life. Apparently also: perfect your microphone face. 🎤

25/08/2026

25/08/2026

I lived in Hobart for many years. And climbing Mount Wellington was one of my favourite thing to do.
But it didn't always go as planned!!!

25/08/2026

Business is easier when you're surrounded by the right people.
Imagine having access to a global community of business owners who understand the challenges you're facing, are willing to share their experiences, and genuinely want to help you succeed.
That's exactly what TAB Connect provides.
It's more than an online platform. It's a place where you can stay connected with your TAB Board between meetings, tap into the knowledge of business owners from around the world, ask questions, share ideas and continue building momentum throughout the month.
Because the best support doesn't stop when the meeting ends.
Watch the video to see how TAB Connect helps business owners stay connected, gain fresh perspectives and get even more value from their TAB membership.
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