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President
Mortdale Chamber of Commerce
- 2 years 1 month
Economic Empowerment
As President of the Mortdale Chamber of Commerce, together with the serving board, we increased membership over 400%.
Our achievements included:
- Establishment of the Annual Mortdale Christmas Fair
- Increase of membership by over 400%
- Alignment with the NSW Business Chamber Alliance
- Campaigned for the new carpark in Mortdale, which was built in 2011.
- Established the quarterly business review newsletter, which was distributed to all Mortdale businesses
-…As President of the Mortdale Chamber of Commerce, together with the serving board, we increased membership over 400%.
Our achievements included:
- Establishment of the Annual Mortdale Christmas Fair
- Increase of membership by over 400%
- Alignment with the NSW Business Chamber Alliance
- Campaigned for the new carpark in Mortdale, which was built in 2011.
- Established the quarterly business review newsletter, which was distributed to all Mortdale businesses
- Established the Mortdale Chamber of Commerce Facebook Page
- Developed local marketing campaigns, including a local letterbox drop featuring 30 different Mortdale businesses.
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President
BNI Global
- 1 year 9 months
Economic Empowerment
At BNI Quantum Networking, our goal is to build a strong referral network with trusted businesses and entrepreneurs.
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President
LUGARNO PUBLIC SCHOOL
- Present 9 years 8 months
Education
President of the Lugarno PS P&C
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Sub-Committee Member
South Sydney Business Education Network
- Present 8 years 3 months
Education
The role of the Reference Group is to encourage feedback from education and training providers and host employers to support monitoring, review and continuous improvement of work placement delivery within our service region.
Publications
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Business for Life (2015) - Amazon #1 Best Seller
Sydney
BEING IN BUSINESS SHOULD BE A REWARDING AND FULFILLING EXPERIENCE. YET FOR MANY BUSINESS OWNERS IT IS STRESSFUL AND CHALLENGING. IN BUSINESS FOR LIFE, MATT ALDERTON GUIDES YOU THROUGH THE SEVEN KEY PILLARS FOR BUSINESS SUCCESS.
We’ve been told all our lives that we must work hard for success, to achieve our desires and our dreams. And yes, this is true, yet, we are never taught how to work hard and live at the same time. We hear all the time about work life balance, yet we work 50, 60…BEING IN BUSINESS SHOULD BE A REWARDING AND FULFILLING EXPERIENCE. YET FOR MANY BUSINESS OWNERS IT IS STRESSFUL AND CHALLENGING. IN BUSINESS FOR LIFE, MATT ALDERTON GUIDES YOU THROUGH THE SEVEN KEY PILLARS FOR BUSINESS SUCCESS.
We’ve been told all our lives that we must work hard for success, to achieve our desires and our dreams. And yes, this is true, yet, we are never taught how to work hard and live at the same time. We hear all the time about work life balance, yet we work 50, 60, 70 hours a week. In Business for Life, Matt will guide you through how to be an entrepreneur and business person in today’s challenging business environment, yet achieve balance, fulfilment and enjoyment, not only in your business and entrepreneurial endeavours, but in all aspects of your life.
Throughout Matt’s time working in and owning his own businesses and being a businessman and entrepreneur, he has learned that running a successful business and, indeed, being successful, comes down to a number of key principles. In Business for Life, Matt will guide you through these. The principles are:
1. Mindset
2. Planning
3. Sales
4. Marketing
5. Financial
6. Operations
7. Leadership
Business for Life will discuss these key principles, as well as my journey of successes and setbacks, financial struggles, to my financial triumphs and many personal stories that define who I am today.
I am sure as you read through Business for Life, you will relate to much of my journey and you will find the principles discussed pivotal to helping you become more successful. I encourage you to follow the web links to the various tools and resources as well, as these will give you greater depth, understanding and practical application of the key principles.
To be successful in life, you must first take action. One positive step forward creates energy for the second step, and then the third. Now you have momentum!
It all starts, though, with the first step.
Honors & Awards
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Telstra Business Awards
Telstra Business Awards
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Australian Business Champion Awards Judge - 2019
Precedent Productions - Australian Business Champion Awards
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Telstra Business Awards Finalist - Emerging & Energised
Telstra Business Awards
The Telstra Business Awards is an Australian awards programme started in 1992. The Telstra Business Awards is an independent Awards programme designed to recognise and promote excellence, best practice and innovation in the business community.
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Australian Business Champion Awards Judge - 2018
Precedent Productions - Australian Business Champion Awards
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Australian Business Champion of the Year 2017
Australian Business Champions - Precedent Productions
Winner of the 2017 Australian Business Champion Award for Business Services.
Alderton Enterprises -
Bx
BxNetworking
Subway, Buzzbar, Network Video Mortdale
Orderfast
The Movie Crew -
Australian Business of the Decade (Finalist)
Australian Business Champion Awards
Australian Business of the Decade (Finalist - winner announced 1/4/17)
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Australian Business of the Year (Finalist)
Australian Business Champion Awards
Australian Business of the Year (Finalist - winner announced 1/4/17)
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Australian Entrepreneur of the Year (Finalist)
Australian Business Champion Awards
Australian Entrepreneur of the Year (Finalist - winner announced 1/4/17)
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Business Leader 2016
NSW Business Chamber
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Excellence in Small Business for 2016
NSW Business Chamber
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NSW Business Chamber Business Leader 2016
NSW Business Chamber
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NSW Business Chamber Small Business of the Year
NSW Business Chamber
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National Small Business Champion - Business Services (Winner)
Precedent National Small Business Champions Awards
The National Small Business Champion Awards are a celebration of small business and its contribution to the Australian way of life. The awards are the only national program that specifically enables small businesses to compete with and gain exposure nationally.
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Australian Small Business Champion Entrepreneur of the Year (Finalist)
Precedent Small Business Champion Awards
The Small Business Champion Awards are a celebration of small business and its contribution to the Australian way of life. The awards are the only national program that specifically enables small businesses to compete with and gain exposure nationally.
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Amazon #1 Best Seller - 'Business for Life' 2015
Amazon
Awarded Amazon # 1 Best Seller for 'Business for Life'
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Business of the Year
Randwick City Council Business Awards
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Business Person of the Year
St George Business Awards
This award is presented to acknowledge the St. George Area's most outstanding business person.
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Business of the Year - Most Outstanding Professional Services
St George Business Awards
This award is presented to acknowledge the St. George Area's most outstanding business in professional services.
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Business Person of the Year - Finalist
St. George Business Awards
This award is presented to acknowledge the St. George Area's most outstanding business person.
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Business of the Year - Professional Services
St. George Business Awards
This award is presented to acknowledge the St. George Area's most outstanding business in professional services.
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Business of the Year - Specialised Retail Business
St. George Business Awards
This award recognises the most outstanding business in specialised retail across the St. George Business district.
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Business Person of the Year - Finalist
Hurstville City Council
This category recognises an outstanding and successful business person operating within the Hurstville local government area. The successful applicant will display initiative and innovation, and will operate a business that is financially sound.
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Business of the Year - Finalist
Hurstville City Council
This award is presented to acknowledge the Hurstville local government area’s most outstanding business.
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Excellence in Marketing & Promotions
Hurstville City Council
This award recognises an outstanding marketing or promotional campaign that has resulted in a significant increase in sales or awareness.
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Excellence in Retail - Finalist
Hurstville City Council
This category encompasses businesses in the retail industry such as clothing stores, food outlets, bookstores etc.
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Business Person of the Year - Finalist
Hurstville City Council
This category recognises an outstanding and successful business person operating within the Hurstville local government area. The successful applicant will display initiative and innovation, and will operate a business that is financially sound.
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Business of the Year
Hurstville City Council
This award is presented to acknowledge the Hurstville local government area’s most outstanding business.
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Excellence in Customer Service
Hurstville City Council
This award recognises a business with outstanding customer service skills. The successful business will understand their customer’s needs and wants, leading to those customers remaining loyal.
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Excellence in Retail
Hurstville City Council
This category encompasses businesses in the retail industry such as clothing stores, food outlets, bookstores etc.
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Outstanding Cafe - Finalist
St George Leader Business Awards
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Outstanding Fast Food/ Take-away - Finalist
St George Leader Local Business Awards
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Outstanding Specialist Business
St George Leader Local Business Awards
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Excellence in Marketing & Promotions
Hurstville City Council
This award recognises an outstanding marketing or promotional campaign that has resulted in a significant increase in sales or awareness.
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Business of the Year - Mortdale
Hurstville City Council
The Hurstville Excellence in Business Awards recognise and celebrate the efforts made by small to medium sized businesses in the Hurstville local government area.
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Excellence in Customer Service
Hurstville City Council
The Hurstville Excellence in Business Awards recognise and celebrate the efforts made by small to medium sized businesses in the Hurstville local government area.
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Most Inspirational Cafe Award
Danes Gourmet Coffee
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Business of the Year - Mortdale (Highly Commended)
Hurstville City Council
The Hurstville Excellence in Business Awards recognise and celebrate the efforts made by small to medium sized businesses in the Hurstville local government area.
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Excellence in Training - Subway NSW & ACT
Subway Development of NSW & ACT
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Highest Unit Increase - Subway NSW & ACT
Subway Development of NSW & ACT
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Most Outstanding Cafe Award
Danes Gourmet Coffee
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Manager of the Year
The Whittaker Group
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Most Improved Store of the Year
The Whittaker Group
Languages
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English
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4Networking Australia
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