THE ALTERNATIVE BOARD

The business A business coaching and consulting franchise that provides a niche advisory board service for small and medium-sized business owners. The Alternative Board brings business owners together with peer advisors from non-competing businesses. The coaching and mentoring sessions focus not just on the business but the business owner. Can the franchisee trade outside these hours if they wish to?

Yes.

Are there busy spots in the day?

We set the times, so we’re responsible for this. When do franchisees typically do their admin and how long will it take? During the day at the time of the activity, a little bit on the weekend and evening. What preparation has to be done for the next trading day? Minimal; preparation of notes and reviewing last session. What weekends/public Two What to extra proportion three hours hours of holidays? might per your week. be franchisees required – will evenings/ allocate up their to business? one day at the weekend to stay on top of

None. What hours is the support team available on the phone?

7.30 am – 8.30 pm. What does head office do to help franchisees with leads, invoicing, payroll, marketing?

We do most of it for them. What expectation is there that the franchisor will use after hours for networking events?

Not expected but it is done.

Franchisee testimonial “It is one of the most rewarding things I have done in my career, and I spend more time with my family.”

Chris Tandy, Newcastle/Lake Macquarie