Fiona Clark BreakThrough Business Solutions Ltd
Business Description: We are Business Growth Specialists who work with small to medium businesses to increase turnover and profit by 20 – 40% in 4 – 6 months regardless of the economy. We partner and work alongside business owners to quickly identify opportunities for growth, develop a strong practical plan, put powerful processes in place, and work with staff to MAKE IT HAPPEN ... and I am delighted to be a Trainer/ Facilitator for the Auckland Chamber of Commerce to assist SME's to achieve success.
Role/Title: Director Best thing about having your own business: I really enjoy my business and get great reward from helping business owners achieve their goals and dreams, and the financial freedom it brings them and their families. What made you start the business: I identified there were clever business owners who were good at their skill or
service, but really needed the business expertise to grow, or take their business to the next level. I knew I could make a significant difference by providing strong, simple, practical tools and resources to set them up for success. I wanted to not only provide the strategy and direction, but to combine a 'hands on' approach and work closely to make sure they achieve their goals.
Future goals and aspirations: To increase the size of my business, develop strong seminar programmes, increase my conference speaking engagements, and establish a range of on-line products.
Valuable learning experiences: Learn from successful people around you, learn from the best sources you can find, keep your 'focus on the goal' and keep working on maintaining a strong positive mindset. Celebrate your small milestones and achievements because these will turn into much bigger 'wins' and take time to acknowledge and feel good about what
BreakThrough Business Solutions Ltd
Address: PO Box 308042 Whangaparaoa Auckland
Phone: (021) 991 917
Email: fionaclark@bbsolutions.co.nz Website: www.bbsolutions.co.nz
you have achieved. Hero/Role model: Successful New Zealand and international entrepreneurs who have worked hard to achieve success and followed their dreams.
Joy Sloan Quay Business Centre
Business Description: Serviced Office Suites Role/Title: Office Manager Hardest thing about the business: Directors and top management residing overseas. Best thing about the business: Offers small business entities an affordable yet prestigious office location within the CBD, including a quality office fit-out, competent front-line reception, a boardroom and full support facilities. Why did the business start: A gap was seen in the marketplace for cost effective office space suitable for a
branch office, or for a start-up business not wanting the expense of buying furniture, hiring support staff, etc.
Future Goals and aspirations: 100% office suite occupancy, together with delivering the very best support services to tenants.
Valuable learning experiences: Having a varied career path has given me a wide range of business skills that I find I tap into within this management role.
Hero/Role model: Susan Devoy: A high achiever with a down-to-earth style.
Quay Business Centre
Level 13, Forsyth Barr House 45 Johnston Street Wellington 04 472 7252
joy@quaybusiness.co.nz www.quaybusinessoffices.co.nz
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