SPOTLIGHT ON DECEMBER 2023
Grow a Small Business . . .
Some of the team will attend the monthly Grow a Small Business Meet Up. If you like meeting up with other small business owners and hearing from a monthly presenter about growth ideas, then see you there! For more >>
Hobart City Mission . . .
We have started a Food Drive for donations to hand over to the Hobart City Mission. They have been supporting the people of Southern Tasmania for 170 years. They meet people where they are, when help is most needed. We are also assembling a team of volunteers to help with distribution. For more >>
" We value people first, which means we need to understand the issues and challenges people deal with in our community. By engaging with our partners and friends through shared activities and experiences, our team gain a deeper understanding of the complexity our clients face day-to-day.
This puts us in a better position to empower our clients who are leading their people to achieve remarkable outcomes across many varied businesses in Australia."
Behind the scenes with the team at Collins SBA, volunteering with Variety – the children’s charity (Tasmania)
Behind the scenes with the team at Collins SBA and many community events we have been involved with.
Behind the scenes with the team at Collins SBA, and the 50th City to Casino Fun Run and Walk
Behind the scenes with the team at Collins SBA, getting uncomfortable for Speak Up! Stay ChatTY
Who we love working with:
HIA
Housing Industry Association, (Tasmania) is the voice of the residential building industry including builders, renovators, contractors, related professionals, suppliers and manufacturers.
THA
The Tasmanian Hospitality Association is the peak industry body for hotels, accommodation, restaurants, cafes, caterers, community, sporting and RSL Clubs in Tassie.
TICT
Tourism Industry Council Tasmania (TICT) is the peak body for Tasmania’s tourism industry. They are a not-for-profit organisation providing leadership for the industry and a strong voice for Tasmanian tourism operators.
POINT TO PINNACLE
The world’s toughest half marathon. Fundraising has been an optional part of the Point to Pinnacle since 2012. Fundraising is a great way to help someone else overcome their personal mountains while you train and take on yours.
GROW A SMALL BUSINESS
Grow a small business purpose is to make a difference to small business owners – help them create a lifestyle, and a business not dependent on them. And their Mission is to share and create content and tools to one million small business owners around-the-world, to assist with their growth.
BUSINESS BLINDSPOTS
Free information from Tasmania’s leading business consultants to help you uncover your “business blindspots”. What you don’t know can hurt you.
MENTOR WALKS
At Mentor Walks, you’ll walk and talk with a small group, form meaningful connections with other women and collectively step your career forward. They make mentoring that simple.
SOUTH HOBART SANDYBAY CRICKET CLUB
The South Hobart Sandy Bay Cricket Club was formed at a meeting held on Thursday 20th August 1987. The Navy in the Club’s colours comes from Sandy Bay while the Sky Blue comes from South Hobart.
RUN THE BRIDGE
The Think Big Printing Hobart Run the Bridge fun run and walk is one of Tasmania’s premier running events held each year. It is held in the capital city of Tasmania, Hobart and participants journey over the iconic Tasman Bridge.
VARIETY, THE CHILDREN’S CHARITY
Variety – the Children’s Charity supports kids and families who are facing many challenges through sickness, disadvantage or living with additional needs. Their work allows kids to gain mobility, to get out and about in the community, to communicate, achieve independence and increase their self-esteem. For more on the Collins SBA team supporting Variety, the Children’s Charity.
CANTERBURY HOCKEY CLUB
The Canterbury Hockey Club is a social and competitive club that prides itself on enjoying time both on and off the pitch. They welcome players and supporters across all levels whether junior to senior, recreational to serious, players from school to state representation.
RACHAEl DOWNIE
Shift your thinking, change your life. Be Empowered to live the life you desire, by shifting your thought patterns and learning how to use your mind to amplify success.
AUSTRALIAN FINANCE PARTNERS
Australian Finance Partners is a finance broking firm established to help you and your business communicate your finance needs to the banks and obtain fast and efficient finance approvals at the right price.
SCALA THE TRAINING COMPANY
Scala – The Training and Business Company is a Consulting, Training and Workforce Development Company obsessed with taking your customer experience (CX) to the #NextLevel. Scala (pronounced ‘ska:la’) (noun) Ladder.
WMM LAW
WMM Law Hobart provide expert advice and solutions to private clients. Voted in top 35 Boutique Law Firms in Australia 2021 – publication Australasian Lawyer, and listed as one of the Leading Wills & Estates Litigation Law Firms in Tasmania 2021 in Doyle’s Guide.
KINGBOROUGH LITTLE ATHLETICS CENTRE
The program of events for meets held includes the full range of events offered by Little Athletics Australia, this includes both track and field based events for Tiny Tots, Centre and State based championships.
MULTICULTURAL COUNCIL OF TASMANIA
The Multicultural Council of Tasmania’s vision is of a culturally and linguistically diverse and harmonious Tasmania that is just, fair and inclusive – where people with diverse backgrounds have the opportunity to participate in an and contribute to Tasmanian society.
UNIVERSITY OF TASMANIA (UTAS)
The University of Tasmania story began over 130 years ago, in a sandstone building overlooking Hobart. Since those early days, with three lecturers teaching eleven students their purpose has remained the same. Through academic excellence, they make their home and the world a better place.
SPEAK UP! Stay ChatTY
SPEAK UP! Stay ChaTY works to promote positive mental health and prevent suicide by reducing stigma and encouraging people to seek help. They deliver key messages across Australia about the importance of talking about mental health, getting help and supporting each other through tough times.
Behind the scenes with the team at Collins SBA and the Run (and walk) the Bridge 2023
Behind the scenes with the team at Collins SBA and collecting and bagging rubbish at Bellerive for Clean Up Australia
Behind the scenes with team members at Collins SBA and supporting the awareness campaign and fundraising for Variety – the children’s charity
Kristy organised for Mitch McPherson, Founder of SPEAK UP! Stay ChatTY to share his very personal experiences with our team. The goal was to better understand the “why” and “ways we can all make a difference.”
Amanda joined the Kingborough Little Athletics Club to celebrate the commitment of athletes, families and the volunteers who all to contribute to this fantastic club in the community.
Team members gathered in the boardroom for a live webinar with Dr Kate Cashman on understanding imposter syndrome and the strategies to overcome.
Dionie joined Mentor Walks Hobart with leaders and mentees to walk and talk.
Andrew Pearce FCPA, CA, GAICD, Director and Head of Growth at Collins SBA.
Andrew is on The Public Practice Advisory Committee for CPA Australia and attended the Member Recognition Ceremonies, where members of CPA are publicly acknowledged on their achievements in front of family, friends and peers.
Andrew presenting at UTAS, College of Business and Economics and talking to students about communication styles in the workplace, networking and interviews.
Managing Director, Collins SBA Jonathan Elliot presented at the 2023 conference: connect, inspire, grow for The Principals’ Community. He also joined peers for the panel session on the 2023 Challenges, Opportunities, & Key Strategies for Success.
Team members support Variety – the children’s charity Tasmania – by coordinating a team for trivia night.
Kristy, Bruno and Nathan reach the Pinnacle in the Knight Frank Point to Pinnacle – the world’s toughest road half marathon.
Clean up Australia with bags, gloves, sun and smiles!
Michael interviews Coach Scott Roth from the Tasmanian Jack Jumpers for Grow a Small Business.
Andrew (middle) joins his peers for a CPA panel talking about the future of accounting.
Our partners, friends and team at Collins SBA are a group of fun and diverse thinkers.
We are absolutely convinced that collaboration and teamwork fosters healthy work relationships that are based on trust, care and remarkable experiences.
Freedom inspires our people.
Let’s work to secure freedom for you too.
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