Speaker, Author and Small Business Mentor

• Aug 2013 - Present

For over 20 years in business, I have seen time and time again that the spark for rapid growth in a small business is landing that first contract with a big company, or Government Department. After years of struggle, getting that first job with a big name gives the credibility to bid on the next, larger piece of work. But getting that first contract can be difficult, and it requires some real changes in your business and your mindset.Small Company, Big Business grew out of my years of experience at 4T Consultants, and the journey we took to get our company ready to do business with international agribusiness & resources companies, all levels of Government and industry. As a winner of business and leadership awards, we were continually asked by other business owners for help. Every business owner supplying to big companies can tell endless stories of cost over-runs, delays and frustration. Small Company, Big Business is the book I needed all those years ago, but didn't have. My journey of getting my company prepared to work with industry giants was one of research, mistakes (some costly) and experimentation. The book and accompanying program help other business owners to adjust the way they operate and get that extra edge they need to become successful, profitable and reliable suppliers to large organisations.

Author, Speaker and Small Business Mentor

• Feb 2014 - Present

For over 20 years in business, I have seen time and time again that the spark for rapid growth in a small business is landing that first contract with a big company, or Government Department. After years of struggle, getting that first job with a big name gives the credibility to bid on the next, larger piece of work. But getting that first contract can be difficult, and it requires some real changes in your business and your mindset.Mining for Business grew out of our years of experience at 4T Consultants, and the journey we took to get our company ready to do business with international agribusiness and resources companies. Over almost 20 years, we have experienced all the ups and downs of doing business in a regional area - away from the major cities, where commodity price cycles rule the world. With the resources boon now officially over, thousands of Australian businesses are wondering "What's next"? Their company's goods and services are geared solely towards the resources sector, where there is now little or no market to sell to. They are faced with a new business landscape, and many do not have the tools to deal with the change and make the required changes in their business. The normal toolkit of a regular business coach just isn't enough when an industry has been so violently disrupted. As a winner of business and leadership awards, we were continually asked by other business owners for help. Every business owner supplying to big companies can tell endless stories of cost over-runs, delays and frustration. Mining for Business was been established to help other business owners to re-adjust, and get that extra edge they need to become successful, profitable and reliable suppliers to large organisations.

Expert Reference Group Member

• Jul 2015 - Present

Safety Leadership at Work recognises that safety leaders exist at all levels in Business. The program's strategic goal is to build industry capacity to implement effective safety leadership practices. The Expert Reference Group has been formed to help shape Queensland's safety culture and safety leadership by drawing on their experience and knowledge. Safety Leadership at Work recognises that safety leaders exist at all levels in Business. The program's strategic goal is to build industry capacity to implement effective safety leadership practices. The Expert Reference Group has been formed to help shape Queensland's safety culture and safety leadership by drawing on their experience and knowledge.

Director

• May 1997 - Present

Ian Rankine and I started 4T Consultants when we returned to Australia after many years living and working in developing countries, to allow our continuing commitment to providing consultancy services overseas. The 4T’s in the company name denote our belief in:Technology Transfer Through Training. That philosophy led back to Ian's roots in agricultural science, and a goal to put adequate information into the hands of those in charge of environmental hazard situations. 4T undertook a major project in partnership with the State and Federal governments – the Integrated Area Wide Management Project. The project aim was to ensure that quality environmental data is available to all stakeholders in a river catchment area. Extensive work with agricultural clients resulted in 4T being requested to monitor landholder environmental issues where they could be impacted by the expanding coal mining industry. That work, in turn, led to further contracts with mining companies themselves. 4T has subsequently widened its operations to encompass the petroleum, oil and gas industries, and its portfolio to a complete suite of environmental monitoring and management services. 4T now employs a small staff, operates throughout the Bowen and Galilee Basins of Queensland, and remains committed to the provision of accurate scientific data and innovative solutions to natural resource management. Throughout the development of 4T, I have developed comprehensive business systems, which 4T now uses to assist other small businesses in progressing through their growth curve.

Founding Contributor

• May 2016 - Dec 2019

► View all my SMALLVILLE articles at http://smallville.com.au/author/bronwynreid ► Founding Contributor / Blogger Founded by Australia's #1 Small Business Author Andrew Griffiths, SMALLVILLE.com.au is a new community for Small Business owners who think big. Small Business experts share their knowledge and experience freely with other business owners. ► View all my SMALLVILLE articles at http://smallville.com.au/author/bronwynreid ► Founding Contributor / Blogger Founded by Australia's #1 Small Business Author Andrew Griffiths, SMALLVILLE.com.au is a new community for Small Business owners who think big. Small Business experts share their knowledge and experience freely with other business owners.

Representative QRRRWN

• Jul 2013 - Aug 2018

The Advisory Committee members are tasked with assessing and recommending projects that will be sponsored by the Community Foundation from the applications received. Applications can extend from small, one-off projects, to long-term partnerships and sponsorships. Committee members are required to draw upon their expertise and experience in order to assess sponsorship and partnership opportunites. All grants, sponsorships and partnership possibilites are assessed against the framework of the Community Foundation's objectives and priority areas of supporting and enhancing regional economic and community development. I am one of a working party from within this Committee who has joined with other regional stakeholders to create and implement an area-wide strategic business development plan - Bowen Basin Business Development Strategy..

Board Member

• 2015 - 2018

Member - Rockhampton Regional Engagement Committee

• Feb 2013 - Dec 2017

The purpose of the Regional Engagement Committee is to: > Contribute to the annual review of the University’s Strategic Plan and provide input to the University’s strategic directions as they relate to the regional communities; > Through consultation, information, coordination, communication, planning and advocacy, contribute to the strategic direction and engagement activities for their local campus; > Nominate and appoint community members to the Community Engagement Reference Groups to be established; > Monitor progress and report back to the Vice-Chancellor and President on matters relating to the Community Engagement Reference Groups;Constructively contribute to and assist the University in fostering the good name of the University in the local community; > Build on existing links, forge new links with the local community and link the campus to local issues.

Founder and Speaker

• Jul 2014 - Nov 2015

As well as creating the Small Company, Big Business Program, I have teamed up with my good friends and professional colleagues Dallas McMillan (Influential Digital) and Robert Buhrke (ICEBERG Innovation) from Cairns, Queensland, to create our joint Workshop Series "Small Company Big Business". Our combined experience allows us to present a truly unique offering for our clients who want to grow their business by supplying to large organisations through Compliance, Innovation and Visibility. As well as creating the Small Company, Big Business Program, I have teamed up with my good friends and professional colleagues Dallas McMillan (Influential Digital) and Robert Buhrke (ICEBERG Innovation) from Cairns, Queensland, to create our joint Workshop Series "Small Company Big Business". Our combined experience allows us to present a truly unique offering for our clients who want to grow their business by supplying to large organisations through Compliance, Innovation and Visibility.

Lecturer

• 1997 - 2010

Part-time lecturer for internal and external students. Developed, with Ingrid Kennedy, the first external Computing for Academic Assignment Writing course for the successful STEPS Program. The STEPS program allows adult learners to re-engage with education, and gain entry to tertiary courses. Teaching STEPS students has been one of the most rewarding parts of my career. Many, many ex-STEPS students have gone on to complete their undergraduate and even postgraduate degrees, and now fill positions of influence within their communities Lecturer (External) for the WIST (Women in Science and Technology) Program, first year Bachelor of Business - Business Computing, Mathematics and Communication subjects. Currently a member of the CQ University Regional Engagement Committee.