I recently read an article in Business Week called "The 10 Biggest Business Plan Mistakes" written by a former venture capitalist and angel investor Christine Comaford-Lynch on writing Business Plans. She and many other business counselors know the advantages of having an Advisory Board. Making sure that every major decision made is well thougth out, can save companies time, trouble, and money. What better way to help make decisions, then to have an Advisory Board that has had similar experiences, but does not have the agenda of an employee, partner, or family member. Having the classic Board of Directors can be a very expensive proposition for the small business owner. There is an Alternative. The Alternative Board® is a proven resource that more than pays for itself in measurable bottom line benefits. As a member of TAB, you learn to deal more effectively with issues, resulting in greater business success for you and your organization.
TAB membership includes the following benefits to you and your company:
- Time-saving resource sharing because your board has over 200 years of business experience
- Sounding board for ideas and a focus group for those selling to business owners
- Opportunity to develop business and leadership skills
- Personal business development through private coaching sessions with your TAB-Certified Facilitator
- “Think tank” environment to develop alternatives and business ideas
- Executive support group, although you are in business for yourself, you are not in business by yourself
- Accountability to your peer board members, who help you accomplish your objectives
- Practical solutions you can use immediately and a source for best practices
- Opportunity to develop a long-term perspective and strategic plan
- Answers to your questions, and questions to your answers
