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Join Celia Murray, Director at Untapped Agency for her workshop on Licensing of IP is the Secret Sauce. Tell Me The Recipe. Celia discusses how intellectual property is made up of intangible assets such as license contracts, databases and prototypes plus standard intellectual property such as trademarks patents and copyright.  The secret sauce recipe is controlled leasing of IP and intangible assets, achieving a financial benefit and creating a competitive advantage.


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Peter Curran, Director at Digital Surfer discusses AI in SEO in 2026.  Peter shares the forecast that by 2028, AI-driven "Agent" searches (where the AI books the appointment for the user) will be common. The 2026 Reality: You cannot ignore the SEO that works now.

Google’s traditional results still drive the highest conversion for business owners today.  Closing Advice: Build your foundation on Trust and Authority today. It is the only way to be "AI-ready" for tomorrow. …


In this workshop, Tom Walsh, Director at Walsh Accountants explains how to get more from your accountant.  Firstly, getting more from your accountant starts with you giving them more context. Your goals, your stage, your communication style, your concerns. If they do not have that, they cannot do their best work.

Secondly, your business structure should be actively working for you across three dimensions: protection, tax optimisation, and succession. If it has not been reviewed in the last two years, that is a conversation to have.  Thirdly, the risks sitting between you and your 10-year goals need to be identified, assessed, and managed.
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In this workshop, Bill Owens, CEO at Veracity explains Gen AI without the hype.  Leveraging Gen AI benefits was the key messaging, with gen AI being business-ready now. Executives need to understand AI types and how multiple tools serve different purposes.  Bill discusses how AI integration has the potential to significantly enhance competitive advantage and that Gen AI comes with live risks that require careful analysis.  …


Michael Klatt, Partner at Mullins Lawyers shared insights on structuring and planning for your business.  Michael explains how all families are different, that communication is key to ensuring success in transition of wealth.  Proper structuring at an early stage is essential and different structures have different advantages.  He also elaborates on not force the next generation into business ownership if they are unable or unwilling to make it succeed.   …


Join Richard Munro, Managing Director of Alternate Business Strategies for his workshop on maximising business value through strategic succession.  Richard discusses the 5 critical areas, which include how to understand your business’s true value, how to optimise financial performance and documentation and strengthening competitive advantages.  He also covers how to Improve efficiency and reduce key person risks and developing your exit strategy well in advance.

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Join Ben Watts, CEO of Watts Next for his workshop on Future Dynamic Functional Structures (FDFS) for business and what it means for you.  Ben also discusses and explains that an AI Agent is a digital colleague that can sense – gather and interpret information, decide – analyse, reason, and make choices and act – take actions toward a goal, adapting as it learns.  This results in an automated workflow.

Interestingly 84% of executives believe flexible talent ecosystems will be the dominant model by 2030. …


Alex Lang, Associate Professor at Bond University shared insights on how to re-design your organisation for a competitive advantage.  He looks at the pitfalls of a strategy without structure and types of SME structures available for business in the current marketplace. 

Alex further explains how competitive advantage equals strategy + structure + processes + people and how to achieve this in your business. …


In this workshop, Peter McKeon - CEO of Salesmasters explains the sell value vs. price, how to allocate time to new business development every week, BANT qualification of all potential sales and how to measure what matters in the sales process.

Peter also explores what is a USP and how to find it. …


In this workshop, Lisa Carter—CEO & Managing Director of Clear Insurance—explores operational risks and how to assess them effectively. She shares insights on approaching risk from a director’s perspective, identifying key risks, and implementing strategies to mitigate them.

Lisa also discusses the importance of fostering a risk-aware culture within your business and highlights the role of management liability insurance in protecting your organisation. …


Dan Peters, Director at Edgeview Finance shared insights on why profitable companies fail and how to ensure yours doesn't.  He delves into an interesting case study on what appeared to be a profitable successful business, which did show profit, but free cash flow was catastrophically negative.  They burned cash instead of generating it. …


Join Tom Walsh, Director of Walsh Accounting, for his workshop on how to build your business value.  Tom discusses the key value drivers including growing earnings, reliable earnings and timing.  You will explore an understanding of your current business value, identify three things you can do to increase the value and set your KPIs around the value drivers identified. …


Peter Curran, Director at Digital Surfer, shared insights on the importance of research and understanding your market, alongside performance tracking and reporting to enhance strategic advantage. He also explored how Google’s search engine operates, highlighting the distinctions between SEO and paid advertising. The key takeaway is to identify your target audience, develop a tailored strategy, and grasp user intent across both Google Search and GPT-powered platforms. …

Division 296 | Taxing the Super Honey Pot

Division 296 | Taxing the Super Honey Pot

In this workshop, Heath Hill, Branch Manager from Morgans discusses superannuation in general and the proposed Division 296 changes.  During his presentation Heath aimed to dispel some myths, dispense with the politics and assess whether the panic is justified. Finally, there are practical solutions for all to implement in their businesses.  


Scott Patterson, Partner - Alternate Business Strategies

'For many accomplished business owners, the idea of succession planning feels like navigating a minefield.' …


Join Celia Murray, Director of Untapped Agency, for her workshop on how to create new income streams from licensing your brand.  Celia discusses how to understand brand licensing, identify licensable assets within your own business, determine IP strategies and activities and tools to set an action plan to implement brand licensing.
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Join Matthew White, Director of RD Tax & Grants as he explains going global - commercialisating and exporting overseas.  Matt discusses how exporting opens your business to significant opportunities but comes with challenges, and how to develop a plan for all foreseeable issues. In addition, he emphasises which grant programs exist and how to be grant ready.


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Peter Mckeon, CEO of Salesmasters International.

"Here’s a shocking reality—most people spend more time on busywork than selling. Whether you’re a business owner, consultant, or professional, selling is a crucial part of success. Yet, most of your day is lost to admin, chasing leads, or figuring out what to do next."
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Jean Yates, Acting COO - Cybernetic Shield

"There’s no doubt that technology has greatly enhanced our lives.  But, by placing it the hands of our children, we have unintentionally exposed them to dangers that we would never have expected." …


Richard Munro, Partner - Alternate Business Strategies

"If you are considering implementing an Employee Share Ownership Plan (ESOP) at your company, then here are some best practices and pitfalls to avoid, ensuring a successful and smooth experience for all!" …


Lisa Carter, Managing Director - Clear Insurance

"As business leaders, it's crucial to comprehend your risk exposure and evaluate the level of risk you're willing to accept when making operational decisions. In today's litigious environment, strong relationships alone are insufficient; understanding and mitigating risks is essential."
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Cedar Anderson, Director - Myassista

"In today's society, it's crucial to create an environment where people are recognized as individuals, not just as diagnoses. This is especially important for the Sandwich Generation, those caught between the Baby Boomers and Gen X, who juggle the responsibilities of caring for aging parents while raising their own families." …


Scott Patterson, Director - Alternative Business Strategies

"At a recent meeting with some valued clients who have built, and continue to operate, a successful family business I asked the parents, who both worked in the business, what their end game was."


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Richard Munro, Partner - Alternate Business Strategies

"A robust strategy is more than just a selling decision and has many elements." …


Ben Watts, CEO of Watts Next.


“As businesses continue to grapple with returning to office spaces, we have seen and predict a significant increase in FWA requests from employees seeking to maintain flexible work arrangements”
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Dr Steve Bagi, Consulting Psychologist, Teaching Fellow, Bond University


"Have you spent time considering your strengths and how they help you to be effective in your leadership role?"
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Lisa Carter, CEO/Managing Director - Clear Insurance

'One of the most crucial aspects for a business to navigate is cyber insurance.'
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Scott Patterson | Partner | Alternate Business Strategies

Many successful business owners struggle with succession planning. The business is often more than just a job; it's a part of their identity, a source of purpose and pride. Relinquishing control can feel scary, and the thought of "what next?" can be daunting. These are valid concerns, but they shouldn't prevent you from taking action.

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Traditional medicine views the consumer as a “patient “and not as a “client’ and this is a subtle but important distinction. A patient always comes first, their needs and outcome is paramount, they are not a client to be sold to, and at Envisage Clinic we feel that this distinction is an important one. Our customers are patients, not clients. We never recommend a treatment that we do not believe is beneficial to the patient. …


Ben Watts, CEO - Wattsnext

'On June 3rd, 2024, Fair Work Australia announced a 3.75% increase to the minimum wage. This coincides with the pre-planned 0.5% increase to Superannuation, resulting in wages costs growing by 4.25% on July 1st, 2024.'
'Business owners must be strategic. It’s about finding ways to absorb these costs without compromising on the quality of service or overburdening our financial health.'

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Peter McKeon, Founder/CEO - Salesmasters International

'The sales landscape is continually evolving, presenting both opportunities and challenges. By addressing misconceptions about hiring, updating sales processes, enforcing KPAs and KPIs, aligning reward metrics, and focusing on value-based selling, sales teams can overcome blockers to growth.' …


Peter McKeon, Founder/CEO- Salesmasters

'In sales, first impressions aren't just important; they're everything. The moment you start that conversation, you're either on the path to a deal or a dead end. So, how do you ensure it's the former? By mastering the first two minutes of your sales interaction.' …


Huw Pryse Lloyd, CEO - Kzen8

'There is no escaping the fact that there are a number of new technologies,  including AI, Robotics, No-Code and IoT, that are set to change the business landscape dramatically in the coming years.' …


Peter McKeon, Founder/CEO - Salesmasters International

'To understand sales performance thoroughly, consider various metrics. Different reps excel in different areas, so a multifaceted approach offers insight into each one's strengths.' …


Andrew Nicholson, Partner - Mullins Lawyers

'Generative AI tools such as Chat GPT are already widely implemented throughout most organisations. However, the majority of businesses have not properly considered the risks involved or implemented any protocols regarding the use of AI.' …


Bill Owens, Managing Director - Veracity

'Cyber attacks are on the rise, with a cyber crime now reported every six (6) minutes. What’s more, the cost of cyber crime to organisations is increasing.' …

Queensland Leaders Gold Coast Series Advisory Board & Industry Experts Welcome Event

Queensland Leaders Gold Coast Series Advisory Board & Industry Experts Welcome Event

With Queensland Gold Coast Series launching we brought together our Foundation Advisory Board and Industry Experts in preparation for an exciting year ahead!   Thank you to Event Partners HOTA, Home of the Arts & Veracity for your support and hosting of this special occasion.  

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