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10 signs your business has reached a new stage – and what you can do next. Every successful business reaches a point where the skills,
July 22, 2026
When Frank Dorrstein started Driveline Services Australia in 1982, he was running the business on borrowed money and a tight cycle of imported stock. Today...
When Matthew Young retired from professional football, he knew he needed to find his next challenge. What began with a single childcare centre in 2009 has since grown into Little Saints Early Learning...
Last week, a group of business owners from the MYMAX Owner Manager Program gathered at Spicers Guesthouse in the Hunter Valley for OMX2026 – the...
In this practical MYMAX Bites session, we’re joined by Tony Venning from Crucial Insurance and Risk Advisors who shares the key risks facing private businesses...
How Richard Jay transformed from a family business into a high-value national market leader When Carolyn Kirk and her sisters decided it was time to...
MYMAX is pleased to announce a new partnership with Crucial Insurance and Risk Advisors, who join us as an Industry Partner, strengthening the support we...
MYMAX is pleased to announce a new partnership with CLAID, who join us as an Industry Partner, bringing deep capability in AI, digital strategy, and...
We often see business owners panic when uncertainty starts to build. Rising fuel costs, supply challenges, changing customer behaviour and constant headlines about a possible...
For many private business owners, the advice to “step back” or “let go” can feel unrealistic. You didn’t build your business by being hands-off. You...
Over the past few months, we’ve been speaking with business owners across a wide range of industries. One theme keeps emerging — most small and...
It’s that time of year again — when business owners should be carving out some downtime. And what better way to unwind than with a...
Business owners are often quick to back new technology, staff development, or marketing initiatives. But when it comes to investing in their own growth, they’re...
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10 signs your business has reached a new stage – and what you can do next. Every successful business reaches a point where the skills...
When Frank Dorrstein started Driveline Services Australia in 1982, he was running the business on borrowed money and a tight cycle of imported stock. Today...
When Matthew Young retired from professional football, he knew he needed to find his next challenge. What began with a single childcare centre in 2009 has since grown into Little Saints Early Learning...
Last week, a group of business owners from the MYMAX Owner Manager Program gathered at Spicers Guesthouse in the Hunter Valley for OMX2026 – the...
In this practical MYMAX Bites session, we’re joined by Tony Venning from Crucial Insurance and Risk Advisors who shares the key risks facing private businesses...
How Richard Jay transformed from a family business into a high-value national market leader When Carolyn Kirk and her sisters decided it was time to...
MYMAX is pleased to announce a new partnership with Crucial Insurance and Risk Advisors, who join us as an Industry Partner, strengthening the support we...
MYMAX is pleased to announce a new partnership with CLAID, who join us as an Industry Partner, bringing deep capability in AI, digital strategy, and...
We often see business owners panic when uncertainty starts to build. Rising fuel costs, supply challenges, changing customer behaviour and constant headlines about a possible...
For many private business owners, the advice to “step back” or “let go” can feel unrealistic. You didn’t build your business by being hands-off. You...
Over the past few months, we’ve been speaking with business owners across a wide range of industries. One theme keeps emerging — most small and...
It’s that time of year again — when business owners should be carving out some downtime. And what better way to unwind than with a...
Business owners are often quick to back new technology, staff development, or marketing initiatives. But when it comes to investing in their own growth, they’re...
For many business owners, the hardest part of running a business is people. Finding good staff who are willing to even turn up, let alone...
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...
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 Exit No One Wants to Think About Many business owners spend years building something great, only to find themselves unprepared when the time comes...
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...
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...
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...
Business owners are natural problem solvers – but what if the biggest problem is you? If every decision lands on your desk, your team hesitates...
Many business owners have been there – you check the books or speak to the accountant, and things look great on paper. The business is...
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...
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...
The 2024 Owner Manager annual Christmas Lunch was another fantastic opportunity to come together with the OMP alumni community. It was great to hear about...
The Eureka Landscapes team (Shaun Livesey OMP’18) achieved significant recognition at the 2024 Landscape Queensland Construction Excellence Awards, winning the Landscape Rehabilitation Award for their...
Apollo Engineering (David Errington OMP’13) has been awarded the prestigious Manufacturer of the Year (50 or More Employees) Award for 2024 at the Hunter Manufacturing...
Krost Business Furniture (Gareth Krost OMP’10) is celebrating a win at the 2024 Real Media Awards, taking home the award in the Office Supplies/Product Guides...
Elexon Electronics (Pieter Kuiper OMP’12 and Leigh Bateman OMP’12) has achieved a significant milestone by winning the Advanced Manufacturing Excellence Award at the 2024 Moreton...
It’s one thing to claim that a program can change lives, but it’s another to see those changes unfold. For many business owners, the Owner...
Congratulations to Karma Greig (OMP’16) of Inline Innovations for her Recognition at Gold Coast Women in Business Awards We are delighted to congratulate Karma Greig...
Congratulations to Kangaroo Island Ligurian Bee Co. (Brenton Davis OMP’23), for being named a finalist in the South Australian Premier’s Business and Export Awards. In...
We are thrilled to celebrate Spicers Hidden Vale’s incredible success at the 2024 Restaurant & Catering Awards for Excellence, where they took home four prestigious...
Following the success of Aria Property Group’s Upper House winning the Development of the Year – High-Density Residential Award at the Urban Developer Awards, we...
Congratulations to Building Engineering, (Chris Doufas OMP’10 and Tom Basel OMP’10) who were recent winners at the 2024 Master Builders Victoria Excellence in Construction Awards...
Woollam Constructions, (Craig Percival OMP’01), recently unveiled Townsville’s CopperString 2032 Experience Centre, a cornerstone of the $5 billion CopperString Project in North Queensland...
As a business owner, working hard is in your DNA. But relentless hours don’t guarantee progress. In fact, grinding away without stepping back can cause...
Australian Owner Manager Association Partner, the Resource Industry Network, hosted their Annual Awards Night this month. The awards honour regional leaders for their contributions to...
Congratulations to Ross Munro (OMP’13) who has been named the 2024 recipient of the prestigious Incitec Pivot Fertilisers Service to the Cotton Industry Award at...
Two years ago, we reported that OMP alumni, Jean-Pierre Danoy’s (OMP’18) business, Jean-Pierre Artisan Bakery was awarded a significant government grant to “construct a new...
Congratulations to JAI-MEC Rural Contracting (Jai Christie OMP’22) who were recently recognised as a finalist in the Queensland Training Awards -TNQ in the Small Business...
Congratulations to Piñata (Gavin Scurr OMP’06) who have recently been inducted into the Hall of Fame at the Queensland Business Leaders awards. This honour highlights...
A huge congratulations to Aria (Tim Forrester, OMP’01) who recently won the Development of the Year – High-Density Residential Award at the Urban Developer Awards...
Workplace strategist Mapien has recently announced the expansion of their Migration team in Melbourne, significantly enhancing their ability to serve clients across Australia. As part...
“It’s worth every penny” Kendall Tait is the General Manager of Tait Auto Group, located in Moree, NSW and Goondiwindi, QLD. Kendall was initially considering...
Our annual program for OMP alumni, OMX2024 was a resounding success. We once again descended on Spicers Guest House in the Hunter Valley – which...
At the beginning of the Owner Manager Program we ask all the participants to write down why they are there. Here’s what one business owner...
“I’ve changed more in my business in 5 months than I’ve changed in 5 years” Ross Larsson is the owner of Mara Global Foods...
Ah, retirement what does that look like for you? Is it sailing up and down the coast on a super yacht for six months and...
Looking for a curated selection of recommended books about leadership? Here is a reading list specifically for business owners and aspiring leaders. These books offer...
The pool of skilled and competent staff is shrinking, especially for highly skilled roles. Even in entry level roles finding staff with an ounce of...
Developing leaders and managers is an essential step in your business’ success and the owner’s life balance. If you do it right it will mean...
We’re incredibly excited to see OMP’19 Alumni Gina Dang, forging a more sustainable future for her family-owned business, SSS Strawberries, with the launch of Gina’s...
Bugger me, it’s time to get back into work! The holiday season is a cherished time for relaxation, celebration, and quality moments with loved ones...