A New Chapter: MYMAX and Australian Owner Manager Become One
For over a decade, MYMAX and Australian Owner Manager have worked side by side to support private business owners. Now, we’re officially bringing everything under one roof – with the launch of a unified brand: MYMAX. This isn’t a new partnership – it’s a natural evolution in response to what our clients have asked for. […]
OMX 2025: Driving Revenue Growth
The theme of OMX2025 was Driving Revenue Growth. It’s clear that many businesses are navigating cost pressures that are squeezing profitability and the bottom line. The answer isn’t to keep cutting costs — it’s to think differently about how to grow. What strategies can be implemented to increase revenue and unlock new market potential? The […]
The Worst Time to Sell Your Business? When You’re Desperate
The Exit No One Wants to Think About Many business owners spend years building something great, only to find themselves unprepared when the time comes to exit. The worst time to sell a business is when you have to. Desperation leads to rushed decisions, lower valuations, and limited options. Exit planning isn’t just for those […]
Ashley Cooper Constructions Named a Great Place to Work
Congratulations to Ashley Cooper (OMP’09) and the team at Ashley Cooper Constructions on achieving Great Place to Work® certification for 2025–2026. This recognition celebrates the team culture they’ve built – one grounded in safety, integrity, and mutual support. With more than 40 team members, Ashley Cooper Constructions is proving that a strong, values-driven workplace can […]
ICON Wagyu Crowned Grand Champion at 2025 Royal Queensland Awards
A big congratulations to Nick Thompson (OMP’15) and the team at Paradigm Foods on ICON Wagyu taking out the top honour at the 2025 Royal Queensland Awards! Named Grand Champion Branded Beef of Show, ICON was also awarded Gold in the highly competitive Wagyu Marble Score 7+ class. Produced in Queensland using premium Japanese genetics, […]
Gricon Industries Expands with Strategic Acquisition of Advance Mining Solutions
Gricon Industries, led by OMP alumni Matt Grima (OMP’23) and Mick Condie (OMP’25), has announced the acquisition of Advance Mining Solutions (AMS), a significant move that will further strengthen their support to the Underground Coal Industry. AMS, based in Warners Bay, NSW, specialises in SKK Cabling and Auxiliary products and proudly holds Australian Made certification. […]
Are You the Bottleneck? How to Get Out of Your Own Way
Business owners are natural problem solvers – but what if the biggest problem is you? If every decision lands on your desk, your team hesitates to take initiative, or you’re convinced you already have all the answers, you might be the one holding your business back. It’s easy to think that working harder or keeping […]
Profit vs Cash The Trap That Catches Business Owners
Many business owners have been there – you check the books or speak to the accountant, and things look great on paper. The business is profitable, but where is it? Certainly not in the bank account? This frustrating disconnect between profit and cash flow catches many owners off guard. If you’ve ever struggled to cover […]
A Business Owners Guide to Goal Setting
As the new year begins, it’s the perfect time to step back, take a deep breath, and ask yourself: Am I heading in the right direction – in business and in life? Business ownership has a uncanny ability to make you stuck… you’re not 100 percent happy, but you can’t easily get out. It’s not […]
Staying on Track: A Strategy Checklist for OMP Alumni
As you return to the office and shake off your holiday hangover, it’s easy to get caught up in the day-to-day demands of the year ahead. But staying on track with your long-term strategy is essential to achieving the goals you set during your Owner Manager Program journey. Here’s a quick checklist to help you […]