Extrapreneur Services

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WELCOME TO EXTRAPRENEUR SERVICES

WHO WE ARE

We are the extra entrepreneur for your business.

Lead by Managing Consultant Ron Browne, you get access to skills and experience focused on developing people and businesses, improving governance
and management processes as well as increasing profit and sustainability in various industries.

With a key focus on the hospitality industry, other industries serviced include agriculture, environment, recruitment and retail.

Governance expertise covers for profit and for purpose (not-for-profit) sectors

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Desktop Governance Audit Service

X When did you last check that your Governance, Risk Management and Compliance

is up to date and comprehensive?

X Do you have all your required policies and procedures in place?

For the low fee of $250.00 plus GST we will send you an Audit Checklist to review if your Governance is complete and up to date.

Click here to request a form

WHAT WE DO

Extrapreneur Services can provide your organisation with:

X bespoke services in Business Development, Governance, Management, Mentoring, Strategy and Training

X a networked team of subject matter experts to capitalise on any opportunities your business may require assistance in addressing

X a guide to the optimum outcomes of profitability and sustainability

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Why people work with us

I engaged Ron Browne, Managing Consultant, Extrapreneur Services to educate the Club’s Committee members on Governance for Clubs, Committee Roles and Responsibilities

Ron provided a very effective, easy to understand workshop and was able to engage participants present during the entirety of the day.

Ron was effective with time management and was able to continue to engage and answer questions from participants.

This workshop enabled Committee persons present to understand the role of a Committee Member differentiating from operational matters, that are responsibilities of Managers.

I am happy to recommend Ron to facilitate this workshop to any prospective Club as I believe it is important for Committees to understand the responsibilities involved of running a successful Club/Business.

As a Club Manager for over 40+ years, I highly encourage the engagement of Ron for the benefit of your Club/Business moving forward.

Don Field

General Manager

Moe RSL Club

We would like to extend our sincere thanks Ron for your prompt action in stepping in to assist us when we were left without a manager.

He has remained giving us advice and knowledge in all club rules and protocols and steering both staff and execs. in the right direction, whilst we are seeking a new manager. Without his immediate help we would have been in a lot of bother and unable to move forward.

Oberon RSL and its people would be only too happy to recommend his services.

Allan "Willie" Williams

President

Oberon RSL Club

On behalf of the Board of Central Leagues Club, I am writing to express the Board’s gratitude for your invaluable assistance and support, facilitating the smooth transition in employing a new CEO for Central.

Your guidance and advice have helped us navigate the complexities of this process with professionalism and integrity. Your ability to offer sound counsel and address any concerns that

arose along the way was invaluable to us.

John Rayner

President, Central Leagues Club

We engaged Ron Browne, Managing Consultant, Extrapreneur Services to act as the Consulting Manager of our Club, for the period between the unplanned resignation of our previous Secretary Manager on 30 November 2023 and the appointment of a new Secretary Manager on 29 July 2024.

Ron provided day to day management of our Club including staff rostering and management, ordering of goods and services, oversight of tennis court bookings, reconciliation of day to day income, advice on governance issues, and liaison with members, visitors, suppliers, and the local Council.

He was able to step in at short notice and was quickly up to speed on our Club procedures. Ron added value to the operations of the Club and is approachable and knowledgeable, and was well regarded by the Board and Club members.

I am happy to recommend Ron to any Registered Club looking for an approachable, knowledgeable and efficient person to act as Consulting Manager in a full or part time capacity.

John Baylis

President

Marrickville & District Hardcourt Tennis Club Ltd

We engaged Ron Browne, Managing Consultant, Extrapreneur Services to host an online pre-nomination directors information session in October 2020.

The objective was to provide nominees with an understanding of the governing legislation, and expectations of a modern-day Club Director.

Ron delivered an organised, well structured, informative session to prospective Club Directors.

The session was engaging, with attendees feeling comfortable to ask further questions and completing the session with a greater comprehension of the role and responsibilities of a Club Director.

We are happy to recommend Ron to registered clubs seeking to educate directors and managers in the areas of leadership, governance, and accountability.

Nerine Ockwell

Assistant General Manager

Mollymook Golf Club

We engaged Ron Browne to facilitate at our Special General Meeting of members on 9 November 2020 for an amalgamation vote.

Ron provided a very professional service and I would happily recommend his services to other clubs.

Bill Austin

Chair

West Pennant Hills Sports Club

We engaged Ron Browne to facilitate our members’ information meetings, leading up to and including the meeting to vote on an amalgamation.

Ron provided very professional facilitation, managing the process, explaining every requirement along the way and managing the expectations of all who attended. Subsequently, we also had Ron facilitate our AGM, after the amalgamation vote, to assist in any issues that may have arisen.

We are happy to recommend Ron to any club for anything from meeting facilitation to governance guidance and advice. He is not only very knowledgeable but also very personable and understands the need of both the club and the members.

Angela Sanders

Chief Executive Officer

Club Wyong RSL

I engaged Ron Browne, Managing Consultant, Extrapreneur Services to guide our committee with their roles and responsibilities as a director of our great club, Ron’s approach, professionalism, and knowledge was outstanding.

Our committee knowledge and drive has risen to continue to engage Ron with our Strategic planning later in the year.

Ron provided an easy-to-understand approach and knowledge for any one to understand and continue to grow within their boards.

Ron also ran a customer service 101 for our staff, the feedback I received from our staff was outstanding, enjoyable, and fun.

I am happy to recommend Ron to anyone who is looking to continue to strive for excellence with their committees and staff training.

Roly Zappacosta

General Manager

Italian Australian Sporting Club

OUR BLOG

Community Support – Clubs and pubs lend a helping hand

By Ron Browne • 10 Oct, 2024

Support for the community by clubs and pubs is truly a great example of a symbiotic relationship.

Amalgamation – Green Flag or White Flag?

By Ron Browne • 13 Sep, 2024

Four years after COVID hit, are we seeing the same aftermath as four years post GFC? Alan Kohler, the ABC’s Finance guru raised the question in the first year post the 2020 COVID pandemic, somewhat predicting that the most post COVID insolvencies might come four years later. The bulk of post 2008 GFC insolvencies occurred in 2012 and here we are in 2024 with insolvencies on the rise. Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) data supports this projected outcome with a 36.2% increase in External administrations (7,742 companies) for the period 1 July 2023 – 31 March 2024, compared to the previous corresponding period. Of these, accommodation and food service industries accounted for 15.2% (1,174 businesses). Some of these have been clubs and many clubs have waved the White Flag, looking to amalgamate with other club to save their local failing operation, thereby avoiding being counted in these stats. In NSW, under the Registered Clubs Act 1976, amalgamations can occur between clubs with similar objects and initially preferring clubs within a 50 km radius of the amalgamating child club. Not all amalgamations are for a white flag club to survive. Many amalgamations have occurred between a really strong, large club and a smaller less powerful club, looking to grow business for both the amalgamating parent club and the child club. Amalgamation options – Growth or Survival As indicated above, the first thought that most people have when they hear the word amalgamation is – another one bites the dust . Another small struggling club has raised the white flag to have a large, stronger club step in and under-gird their operations, yet in the past few years, due to ongoing industry consolidation, many amalgamations have been initiated by a large, financially viable club, looking for growth opportunities outside it’s immediate area of operation.