We work with Business Owners in developing and implementing their strategy and exit. Our mission is to grow our clients' businesses and then facilitate an attractive exit.
We provide end-to-end support, from initial planning and growth strategies to leadership development and securing a valuable exit.
Exiting a business requires meticulous planning to maximize value. Whether through Family Succession, a Management Buyout, or selling to a third party, we develop comprehensive strategies to ensure the best possible outcome.
Engage your team to build, grow, and manage the business alongside you. We design custom Employee Share Ownership or Option Plans (ESOPs) that align your team's goals with the company's success.
We help you develop clear goals and the required actions to take your business to the next level. Our focus is on building sustainable growth, enhancing profitability, and establishing robust operational systems.
Strong leadership and sound financial footing are the cornerstones of a successful business. We provide specialized coaching for owners and team leaders, and expert assistance in securing optimal funding solutions.
Our approach is built on a foundation of real-world experience, tailored strategies, and an unwavering focus on your success.
Our team brings decades of hands-on business ownership and exit planning experience to help you navigate complex decisions.
We understand every business is unique. Our strategies are tailored specifically to your goals, industry, and circumstances.
Access our extensive network of specialists in accounting, legal, banking, and other fields to support your business needs.
We measure our success by your outcomes. Our focus remains on achieving tangible results and measurable growth for your business.
Take advantage of our specialized business growth packages designed to provide immediate value and a clear path forward.
Schedule a complimentary 60-minute session to evaluate your business strengths and growth opportunities.
Book NowComprehensive exit planning with business valuation, improvement strategies, and succession planning.
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EnquireBusiness owners need a sounding board and then someone to help implement their strategic business and exit plans. At Alternate Business Strategies, we provide that partnership, guiding you from growth to a successful exit with a smile on your face.
"People acting together as a group can accomplish things which no other individual acting alone could ever hope to bring about" - Franklin D. Roosevelt
The experienced advisors dedicated to your business's success.
Founder & Strategic Advisor
From commencing and building a successful financial service business over many years has allowed me to work with other successful business owners. Having experienced the development and implementation of a plan for my personal exit has assisted me in guiding other business owners. My focus is on assisting clients with their Employee engagement through share ownership, business structure, financial systems and leadership.
Principal Advisor
Scott has extensive business and professional experience, including over 20 years as a principal of a highly successful public accounting and financial planning firm. His passion is working with clients to improve the value of their businesses, and create a more certain future for them, their stakeholders and their families across all areas of small to medium enterprises (SME), including agricultural enterprises.
Read MoreWhen engaged with rural families, Scott Patterson applies a proven, structured process to ensure successful succession planning that aligns with the family’s values, goals, and business needs. His approach begins with an in depth assessment, during which he works closely with the family to understand their vision, aspirations, and current challenges. Building trust and open communication is fundamental in this initial phase, enabling honest conversations about future leadership and ownership transitions.
Scott emphasises the importance of clarifying the difference between management and ownership succession. He guides families through the decision of how to transfer operational responsibilities versus legal ownership, often advocating for a tailored approach that considers business structure whether trading assets, holding assets, or a combination of both. He also helps families evaluate their existing business structures, such as trusts or companies, to optimise tax efficiencies, asset protection, and estate planning.
A key part of his process involves identifying potential successors early, providing targeted development programs, and preparing them for their future roles. Scott advocates following a systematic, step by step process beginning with goal setting, progressing through succession readiness assessments, and establishing a detailed transition plan. This plan includes addressing potential barriers, such as family conflicts or resistance to change, and establishing clear communication channels.
Throughout the process, Scott collaborates with legal, tax, and business advisors to ensure that succession strategies are compliant and optimal. He stresses the importance of regularly monitoring progress, adjusting as circumstances evolve, and planning for contingencies in the event of unexpected events.
Ultimately, Scott’s approach aims to foster a smooth transition that sustains the family’s legacy, preserves business stability, and aligns with the family’s long term vision. His methods help rural families navigate complex succession challenges with confidence and clarity, securing their future prosperity.
Starting with the end in mind, we develop alternate business strategies tailored to your unique goals and vision.
We begin by discovering 'why' you are in business and 'what' you truly want to achieve. This foundational understanding is key to all future success.
With your goals defined, we assess your business's current state and develop a wise plan for growth, succession, exit, or transition.
Once the plan is agreed upon, we provide expert guidance, hands-on advice, and ongoing support to implement the strategy and achieve your vision.
We are proud to be the trusted partner for businesses and individuals alike.
"The team helped me transform my business from a stressful job into a valuable asset. Their guidance on implementing systems and proper governance structures increased our valuation by 40% when we sold."
"Richard and Scott helped us implement an employee share plan that completely changed our company culture. Our key staff are now invested in the business's success, productivity has increased, and we're seeing record profits."
"When planning my retirement, they created a seamless succession plan that allowed me to gradually step back while maintaining the company's values and direction. Truly invaluable."
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PO Box 3131, South Brisbane BC
QLD 4101, Australia