The Alternative Board NZ

The Alternative Board NZ Our business owner advisory boards expand your thinking beyond your particular industry providing new perspectives to spur new ways of doing business

The Power to Think Outside the Box. What do a manufacturer, builder and software company owner all have in common? The insight, experience and wisdom to help each other achieve their personal and company visions. Our Business Owner Advisory Boards expand your thinking beyond your particular industry providing out of the box perspectives to create new ways of doing business in a safe, confidential

environment. No theories—just practical, down to earth, tried and tested solutions and invaluable hands-on experience. Welcome to what our board members call the ONLY place they can discuss their business challenges.

When was the last time you took a proper look at how your business is really tracking?The Alternative Board’s Business D...
09/09/2026

When was the last time you took a proper look at how your business is really tracking?
The Alternative Board’s Business Diagnostic prompts you to think about your strategy, team, financial performance, processes, future plans and time as a business owner.

Complete it online to gain a clearer picture of your business and see your results on the website.
Take the assessment here:
https://thealternativeboard.co.nz/business-diagnostic/

Good decisions are easier to make when you have the right people around you.A trusted sounding board will not simply tel...
07/09/2026

Good decisions are easier to make when you have the right people around you.
A trusted sounding board will not simply tell you what you want to hear.
They will ask better questions, share relevant experience and help you think through the options before you commit.

That is the value of peer advisory support with The Alternative Board — honest conversations with other business owners who understand the pressure, responsibility and opportunity that come with running a business.

Make space for better thinking.
www.thealternativeboard.co.nz

Every team has different behavioural styles. Understanding them can make working together much easier.DISC® assessments ...
02/09/2026

Every team has different behavioural styles. Understanding them can make working together much easier.

DISC® assessments help reveal how people communicate, make decisions and contribute to the success of your organisation.

Some people are direct and results-focused. Others are outgoing and full of ideas. Some are patient and supportive, while others are analytical and detail-focused.

When teams understand these differences, communication can improve, strengths become clearer and unnecessary friction can be reduced.

Find out how The Alternative Board New Zealand can help your team work better together:
www.thealternativeboard.co.nz

Is your business helping you build the life you want — or taking over your life?A strong business plan should connect yo...
31/08/2026

Is your business helping you build the life you want — or taking over your life?

A strong business plan should connect your company’s direction with your personal vision.

The Alternative Board’s “Blueprint for Success” White Paper explores how business owners can create greater clarity, align their team and turn strategic ideas into measurable progress.

It also looks at how The Alternative Board’s Blueprint, powered by AI, can support better thinking without replacing human judgement.

Take a fresh look at your business strategy:
https://thealternativeboard.co.nz/blog/the-alternative-boards-blueprint-for-success/

Running a business can be lonely at the top.Most business owners have plenty of people around them — but very few who'll...
26/08/2026

Running a business can be lonely at the top.

Most business owners have plenty of people around them — but very few who'll give them genuinely honest feedback.

The idea behind our Advisory Boards: each month, a small group of non-competing business owners and CEOs from different industries sit down together, no filters, no politics — just real talk about real challenges.

Cash flow problems. Hiring decisions. Succession. Growth strategy. Whatever's keeping you up at night, chances are someone in the room has been through it.

It's not a networking event. It's not a workshop.
It's a board of people who hold you accountable and tell you what you need to hear — not just what you want to hear.

Work ON your business, not just IN it.

Curious? Find out more and call 0800 822 929 or send us an email [email protected]

New to AI? Experimenting with free tools? Or ready to take a more strategic approach?This free Wellington workshop will ...
24/08/2026

New to AI?
Experimenting with free tools?
Or ready to take a more strategic approach?

This free Wellington workshop will show you how local businesses are using AI to save time, reduce administration and make better decisions.

You’ll hear from AI specialist Asa Cox, The Alternative Board Wellington facilitators Daryl Narain and Helen Down and a local business owner sharing a real-world example.
📅 Wednesday 2 September
🕛 12 – 1:30pm
💡 Free event — limited to 40 attendees

No hype. No jargon. Just practical ideas for using AI in your business.

Secure your place
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/xd7zMMUrE4

AI is changing how Kiwi businesses work. The question is: how can it create real value for yours?Join The Alternative Bo...
19/08/2026

AI is changing how Kiwi businesses work.

The question is: how can it create real value for yours?

Join The Alternative Board Wellington, Creative HQ, WellingtonNZ and Arcanum AI for a free workshop featuring:
- Live AI demonstrations
- Real use cases from Wellington businesses
- Practical examples across finance, CRM, email and job management
- Guidance on secure and private AI use
- Clear next steps you can apply in your business

This is a practical business conversation — not a technology lecture or sales pitch.

📅 Wednesday 2 September 2026
⏰ 12 - 1:30pm
🎟️ Free — places limited to 40

Register here
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/xd7zMMUrE4

A strong business needs more than a hardworking owner.It needs a team that understands the direction, takes responsibili...
17/08/2026

A strong business needs more than a hardworking owner.

It needs a team that understands the direction, takes responsibility and is ready for what comes next.

The Alternative Board’s StratPro programme helps leadership teams improve alignment, delegate more effectively and start meaningful succession planning.

Practical workshops. Clear accountability. Follow-through that keeps the mahi moving.

Learn more:
www.thealternativeboard.co.nz/stratpro

Sometimes the best business advice comes from a different angle.International Lefthanders Day is today, Thursday 13 Augu...
12/08/2026

Sometimes the best business advice comes from a different angle.

International Lefthanders Day is today, Thursday 13 August.

Left-handers know what it’s like to work in a world designed for someone else. Business owners also benefit from having people around them who see things differently.

The Alternative Board’s Business Advisory Boards create space for honest conversations, practical ideas and perspectives you may not get elsewhere.

Because you don’t need everyone to think alike. You need the right people willing to challenge your thinking.

Business is better when you don’t have to figure it all out alone.A fresh perspective can help you see a challenge diffe...
10/08/2026

Business is better when you don’t have to figure it all out alone.

A fresh perspective can help you see a challenge differently, make a clearer decision and move forward with confidence.

The Alternative Board brings business owners together to share practical ideas, honest feedback and the lessons they have learned along the way.

Because sometimes the most useful advice comes from someone who understands exactly what it is like to lead a business.

Find out more at www.thealternativeboard.co.nz

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P O Box 66, Brightwater
Nelson

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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