Core Competency: “If you can’t measure it, you can’t manage it.” Christopher has unique and specific competence in the design, development and operation of highly practical and effective management information systems that actually increase the profitability of SME’s.
Background / Experiences: Christopher has experience from the big end of town: Finance Manager of BTR Nylex, a manufacturing group with an $8 billion market capitalisation, then Finance Director of Elders Pastoral, a rural services group with a $3.5 billion turnover. Complementing this, he has 20 years experience consulting to a wide range of SME’s. He has experience including course presenter on company valuations and the valuation of options. He has designed and presented a highly successful Strategic Financial Management series for SME’s which have a strong – and very popular – emphasis on mentoring. Some of his writings on business can be viewed on his website here
Qualifications: A qualified accountant and a Fellow of the Financial Services Institute of Australia.
Regions: Metropolitan Adelaide
MENTORING
Mentors work with SME's in the implementation of business principles and practices aimed at improving productivity, profitability and sustainability. The mentoring program is typically delivered over a six month period with one-on-one sessions being held on the premises, of the business.
The mentors possess a wide variety of qualifications and skills in a range of industries with many years of experience in their field. They have the ability to offer knowledgeable advice and assistance.
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HOW DOES IT WORK?
The mentoring program is delivered over a six month period with one-on-one sessions being held on the premises of the business. The mentors will attend sessions with the business owners/managers 2-3 times a month to assist with the implementation process and to act as a support mechanism for the people involved.
The mentors will share their knowledge and experience in order to arrive at appropriate recommendations and will provide information regarding relevant tools and techniques on how to apply the recommendations.
ENTERPRISE CONNECT MENTORING
Enterprise Connect Mentoring builds on the outcomes of the Enterprise Connect Business Review through informal learning sessions and one-on-one mentoring.
Enterprise Connect Mentoring will support your business in implementing the recommendations of the Business Review. Utilising an independent and skilled external mentor, your business will be guided through the implementation of the Business Reviews internal recommendations and supported through the continuous improvement process.
Enterprise Connect Mentoring is delivered at your business, over a six month period (1.5 hrs per month). One-to-one, the mentors will work with you to overcome the key impediments to the successful growth of your business.
If you would like to apply for Enterprise Connect Mentoring - Disaster Assist, please complete an application form here.
Need more information?
Check out the fact sheet on Enterprise Connect Mentoring here.
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ENTERPRISE CONNECT MENTORING - DISASTER ASSIST
Enterprise Connect Mentoring - Disaster Assist is specifically tailored to businesses that have been impacted by a natural disaster and have completed an Enterprise Connect Business Review.
The mentoring will be undertaken by an independent and skilled external mentor who will support the rebuilding and recovery of your business.
To assist businesses in their disaster recovery efforts, eligible Enterprise Connect Clients that come under the identified Australian Government Disaster Assist regions will have mentoring costs fully subsidised.
If you would like to apply for Enterprise Connect Mentoring - Disaster Assist, please complete an application form here.
Need more information?
Check out the fact sheet on Enterprise Connect Mentoring here.
Click Here to go to the Enterprise Connect Mentoring Page