Experience

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  Business GP Pty Ltd

  • Business Coach – Helping business owners transform their business and their quality of life

    • Dec 1999 - Present

    “I am talking a lifetime of business knowledge and experience gained over four decades in multi-national, national and my own companies, now fully structured to help today's business owners achieve their dreams, ambitions and goals - for their business, themselves and their families.” – Maurie HillI have a unique Business GP approach to helping my clients, which starts with their personal goals and ambitions and then positions their business as the means of achieving these, not as the end in itself. This results in a purpose for the business and provides a higher level context for priorities, strategies, decisions, problem solving and investment.Primary areas of expertise include:- Business management – all aspects - Strategic and operations planning- Business development, marketing, and sales- Financial management with a focus on profit- Managing people for performance- CEO & GM induction & training- Transitioning out of the businessAs a ‘general practitioner’ of business, I also recommend and refer external specialists as required. My services include:Business GP Direct – offering a small number of clients a direct, one-to-one partnership Business GP Online – free memberships and combining online publishing, DIY courses, workshops and indirect mentoring in an online format Business GP On Tour - personally delivering Business GP services to regional Australia in conjunction with local business support groupsOne ongoing client partner has commented:“Our company uses Maurie as a mentor, a strategic partner and one that asks the hard questions of our business and management team, which in turn have led to change, actions and proven, quantifiable results. He continues to be instrumental in our organization’s growth and consistent financial performance.” - CEO, Australian Framing SolutionsI offer a complimentary consultation to determine if I can help you. Please call me on 0419 700 427 or email [email protected]

  • Business Coach, Advisor and Founder of Business GP Online

    • Jan 2000 - Present

    Business GP Online offers business owners, directors and managers an alternative to Business GP Direct in that many of Business GP’s advisory services are offered online.Services are provided via a combination of online publishing, personalized courses, workshops, indirect consultations and an online Shop. An innovative Membership system provides ongoing communication and support and reduces the costs of one-off Shop purchases.Business GP Online services involve self-learning, online personalized courses and workshops, and direct and indirect support in addition to online access to a significant and growing library of useful business information, workshops and templates. Business GP Online offers all owners, directors, and managers:- DIY Courses with online guidance- Workshops from Business GP Direct and On Tour- Blog library- Newsletters- Surveys and results- Business library- Video casts- Business templates and guides- Forum participation- Multiple communication channels – email, chat, skype, video, forums, phone, text, social media To find out if and how I can help you register your interest at businessgp.com.au/register-interest/, call 0419 700 427 or email [email protected].

  • Business Coach, Advisor and Founder of Business GP on Tour

    • Jan 2000 - Present

    ‘On the road’ tours of Australian regional cities and towns, liaising and collaborating with local and Government business support groups, to offer and personally deliver a full range of Business GP services. Each tour itinerary will be scheduled, locally promoted and publicized several months and weeks before each regional visit. Business GP on Tour activity can include:- Meetings with Business GP ‘Direct and Online’ Members- Weekend and evening courses- Workshops – on request and determined by registrations- One-on-one consultations with business owners- Speaking engagementsFrom a road trip to Emerald Queensland in November 2016:“His delivery was professional, personable and informative. The skills we gained over 3 days were invaluable to our business. The calibre of materials and experience he offers are now evident in our results. We wish we had met Maurie years ago.” - Owner, Central Palms Motel, Emerald QLDAND“Maurie possess a wealth of knowledge which I found to be invaluable. His workshops were full of useful knowledge that can be used to develop any type of business at any stage. The region needs more people like Maurie to regularly conduct workshops to educate, mentor and develop local businesses.”Owner, Hunter Drone Services, Emerald Queensland To find out if and how I can help you register your interest at businessgp.com.au/register-interest/, call 0419 700 427 or email [email protected].

  • Business Coach, Advisor and Founder of Business GP Direct

    • Jan 2000 - Present

    “Fills in some gaps, gets clients on track and keeps them on track.”Business GP Direct offers a small number of clients a direct, one-to-one, 12-month customized program. This program can include any or all of the following program modules plus anything else of value to each client, customized to their specific requirements:- Business Overview- Strategic and Operations Planning- Business Development, Marketing, and Sales- Effective Financial Management - Business Systems and Processes- Getting the Best from Your Team- Using Projects for Change- Personal Development of Owners and ManagersFor many clients, this is a learning, personal development and life-changing experience. Some share their experience: “We have been working with Maurie for 6 months now, and he has been a breath of fresh air to our small team. We are a family business undergoing major transformation and working with us is challenging territory. Maurie's approach is very direct, yet understanding, professional and calming.In this short period of time, we have already seen a significant shift in the way our team operates and the way the business functions. We are very pleased and grateful to have Maurie by our side.” Director, Innova Services Group, Brisbane“He brings structure and discipline to business practice and assists you to take the necessary three steps back in order to work on your business, instead of always in your business. In our case, we have tangibly increased the size of our workforce, grown annual revenue, formally implemented systems and expanded the network of experts engaged to support our business practices. Maurie has been integral to this growth and development.” Director & Manager Business Support, Northtech Solutions Pty Ltd, Darwin NT I offer a complimentary consultation to see if and how I can help you. To find out more call 0419 700 427 or email: [email protected]

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  IBM, Qantas, Digital Equipment, IP Systems

  • Australia

  • Corporate background

    • 1969 - 2010
    • Australia

    25 years of corporate life in sales, sales management, senior staff roles, general management, executive management and international assignments, followed by 16 years in own businesses (software development, telecommunications, contract executive and business advisory services).