Ready to spark a series of lightbulb moments to propel you forward?

Doing business year after year can be lonely and you only know what you know. Up your game by investing in your personal development and building sustainable business growth. Join us on a journey with The Engine Think Tank and transform how you approach your business. Step into a space where collaboration fuels innovation, where challenges are met with collective strength, and where your next big idea is just a conversation away.

Is The Engine Think Tank right for you?

Are you a business leader looking to:

– Solve complex problems with coaching from an experienced and Trusted Business Advisor and input from fellow successful business owners?

– Expand your network with like-minded peers who can provide invaluable insights?

– Accelerate your growth with the support of a dedicated group that challenges and inspires you?

– Access expert advice from our provider community and guest specialists who bring top-tier knowledge to the table?

If you answered “yes,” then The Engine Think Tank is your next step.

Topics we cover but are not limited to are:

Business management capability, systems & processes | Business Growth Strategy and Implementation | Business Exit Strategy and Implementation | Succession Planning and Business Continuance | Business Modelling and Scenario Analysis |Profit, Cash Flow and Business Value Improvement | Financial Control & Road Map | Advisory Board | Business Systemisation/Automation | Due Diligence | Business Valuations | Business Sales Information Memorandum| Flexible and tailored SME business finance through our partner lenders | Building on the brand/s’ value sales proposition | Marketing including SEO & Digital Marketing/Social Media | Sales Management | Operations Management | Compliance Management | Governance |HR & Health and Safety Management

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Change starts with YOU:
Why business owners must commit to True Transformation

Every business owner we meet has, at some point, said the words “I want things to change.” Maybe it’s about growing sales, building a stronger team, creating more balance, or adapting to shifting markets. But here’s the hard truth: wanting change and committing to change are two very different things. Too often, business owners hope for a different result while continuing to operate in the same way. They want their staff to step up, their market to improve, or their processes to magically become efficient—without recognising that the shift has to begin with them.

The Ownership of Change
As a business owner, you are the cultural driver, the pace-setter, and the decision-maker. If you aren’t prepared to step into the discomfort of change, neither will your team. Your staff won’t suddenly innovate if you resist new ideas. Your clients won’t see growth in value if you refuse to refine your approach. Change requires more than words—it demands action, consistency, and the willingness to let go of old habits that no longer serve your vision.

Saying vs. Doing
Saying “I want to delegate more” is easy. Actually trusting your team with responsibility, resisting the urge to micromanage, and supporting them when mistakes happen—that’s commitment.
Saying “I want better results” is easy. Implementing new strategies, tracking performance, and holding yourself accountable when things slip—that’s commitment.
Saying “I want work-life balance” is easy. Setting boundaries, learning to say no, and restructuring your time—that’s commitment.

Change is not a passive wish list. It’s an active process.

Change Starts With You
When you, as the business owner, lead by example, everything else follows. If you embrace change with openness and consistency, your people and processes will align. If you resist, your business stalls.

The question is not: “Do you want change?”
The real question is: “Are you willing to change?”
Because transformation doesn’t start with the market, your staff, or external circumstances. It starts with you.

Did you know you could be eligible as a business owner for funding up to $5000 for our business coaching services? Email:- businessadvice@theengine.biz to find out more.

? Start here and let’s make these critical months count —together.

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Strong finish to 2026. Stronger start to 2027.

Navigating the critical months ahead – to not take action will leave your business on the hamster wheel

Last month’s newsletter sparked plenty of conversations, calls and action around The Engine’s Business Warrant of Fitness – a true pulse check for where your business stands today. But as we move further into 2025, the conversation must shift to what’s next.

The critical few months ahead are about more than just ticking boxes. It’s about taking a deliberate pause to review your tax position, cashflow, sales pipeline, people, and overall strategy – ensuring you not only finish the 2026 fiscal year with strength, but also create a solid continuum heading into 2027. These reviews may also raise an even bigger question: are you sitting in the right seat? Some business owners realise it’s time to transition to a GM or CEO, while others may simply want to step back a little – perhaps taking a break, or even carving out a day or two each week to recharge. With the support of The Engine’s experienced interim CEOs, these options are possible without compromising performance.

In recent last quarter planning sessions with our clients, we’ve worked through cashflow forecasting that has uncovered hidden drains on resources, identified untapped sales opportunities that have quickly converted into new revenue, and designed people strategies that have reignited energy and accountability within teams. We’ve helped owners build structures where the business no longer depends solely on them – freeing up time and creating resilience. For others, it’s been about making the tough but necessary calls around expenses, growth priorities, and succession planning.

These sessions aren’t just theoretical. They’re practical, hands-on and forward-looking, giving you both clarity and actionable steps. Whether it’s strengthening your financial foundations, sharpening your customer engagement, or putting the right people in the right roles, we sit in the co-pilot seat with you – ensuring you’re not navigating turbulence on your own. And with funding options available to support business owners, there has never been a better time to invest in forward planning.

Ready to Plan? Now is the moment to act. Don’t wait until the end of the year to discover cracks in your plan or missed opportunities. Secure your planning session with The Engine today and set yourself up for a strong finish to 2026 – and unstoppable momentum into 2027. With co-funding of up to $5,000 available, there’s no better time to take the wheel with us in your co-pilot seat.

Start here and let’s make these critical months count —together.

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Is your business really fit for the road ahead?

Would you pass a business warrant of fitness?

With many companies falling over and equally many more barely with a pulse, having a business warrant of fitness completed by The Engine Limited could not be more relevant and necessary.

As business owners, you’re constantly moving and more often deep in the trenches—juggling sales, team management, client needs, and keeping the wheels turning. But how often do you actually stop and take a good look under the hood of our business?

That’s exactly what The Engine Business Warrant of Fitness (WOF) Audit is all about.

It’s not a test you pass or fail—it’s a necessary health check and finding the blind spots to help you understand what’s working, what needs tuning, and what’s missing altogether (the opportunities).

At The Engine, we’ve sat alongside hundreds of business owners from all walks of life. And one thing we know for sure? No matter what industry you’re in, you can’t fix what you can’t see. As mentioned above too often business owners are buried deep in the trenches or reliant on others, that there is never a peer review of what is going on. This audit gives you the visibility and clarity you need to make real progress—fast.

Whether you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or ready for the next level of growth, the WOF gives you a tailored report across eight critical areas of business, including:

• Strategy
• Leadership
• Finance
• Sales & Marketing
• Systems & Processes
• HR & Culture
• Legal Compliance
• Succession Planning

This is a practical, no-fluff tool designed to identify gaps and opportunities. And you don’t go it alone—we’re right there with you, swimming in the pool, not shouting from the side.

We’re not here to judge—we’re here to help you course-correct, strengthen what you’ve built, and continue the course for long-term success. Ready to find out if your business is fit for the future?

Let’s get you booked in for your Business WOF. ? Start here and let’s get under the hood—together.

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What’s my endgame?

The one question business owners often forget to ask when starting out

When you start a business, it’s usually about the idea, the opportunity, or simply the urgency of needing to make a living. You jump in, energised by possibility, fuelled by vision and more often blinded to the long game. What’s rarely considered at the start is where this is all meant to lead. Not just in terms of profit, but in terms of the life you’re building, the values you’re embedding, and the people you’re inviting along for the ride.

We often meet business owners who’ve spent years sprinting, only to look up and wonder what all the running was for and more importantly how do I get out.

What kind of life are they actually living? What kind of mark are they leaving behind? And who’s still with them, growing alongside them? When we ask them what they want their days to look like, what time they’d like to finish work, how they’d like to spend their weekends, who they want to empower and what impact they want to have, it’s as if no one’s ever given them permission to think that far ahead. But that’s where the magic happens.

Your business is not just a vehicle for income. It’s the framework for your freedom, your contribution, and your influence. It’s not just about getting out of bed and ticking off tasks; it’s about designing a future that includes rest, purpose, and people. It’s about creating the systems that support you, rather than systems you become trapped in. Some businesses are built to exit, others to hand over, and some to carry the heartbeat of a founder’s mission for generations. The difference lies in knowing—early on—what kind of life you want to lead, what difference you want to make, and who you’re bringing along with you.

As holistic business coaches at The Engine Limited, we spend time helping owners step back from the urgent to focus on the important. We help map a journey that aligns with a lifestyle that feels right and a footprint that feels worth leaving. The reality is this: a clear destination doesn’t just help you get there faster—it helps you avoid places you never meant to end up.

Without clarity, you can find yourself with investors who don’t align with your values, staff you never intended to manage, or worse—waking up at 60, burnt out and wondering how to exit a business that has become your entire identity. One thing we know for certain in the work we do is that with a roadmap, a destination, and a commitment to building with intention, you’re far more likely to enjoy the journey and be proud of where you land.

If you haven’t yet asked yourself, where is this all really going? – then you need to talk with us. And if you are starting out in business, knowing the finish line and what that looks like is essential to achieving your success.

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Structure. Clarity. A Solid Plan… and Someone to hold you to it.

In business, drifting is dangerous.

Without a clear structure, focused direction, and someone to challenge the status quo, even the
most promising ventures can lose momentum. As seasoned business advisors, we’ve seen it time and again—brilliant people with great products or services, sailing without a rudder.

That’s where we step in.

We’re not here to hand over a templated plan and walk away. We partner with business owners to
build real capability—the systems, thinking, and strategic foundations that fuel sustainable growth.
Then, we stick around. Because accountability isn’t a one-time fix—it’s a discipline. And it’s one we help embed deeply into the culture of the businesses we work with.

Often, the missing link isn’t effort—it’s alignment. Teams are working hard but pulling in different directions, overwhelmed by competing priorities and unsure where to focus. Through structure and strategic clarity, we realign teams around a common goal. We create space for leadership to lead and ensure every activity feeds into a bigger vision with measurable outcomes.

And then we do the most powerful thing of all—we follow up. Regular check-ins, performance tracking, and honest conversations keep the wheels turning and the team accountable. It’s the difference between hoping for results and consistently achieving them.

This newsletter is here to bring you insights, tools, and real stories from the trenches—where clarity
meets action, and plans become results.

Stay with us. This is where momentum begins

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