“Building a successful business is more complex than ever in the 21st Century. The Five Pillars of business success: planning, marketing, systems, motivation and discipline are expertly covered in this book. Learn what successful business owners already know when you follow Dr Greg Chapman’s advice. This book is the prescription that takes away the pain of growing your business.” Tony Steven, CEO Council of Small Business of Australia
"When I read The 5 Pillars of Guaranteed Business Success I was stunned - finally, a book that is clearly written by somebody who really understands what it's like to be trapped in a small business, for people who are in small business. If you're in a small business and feel that you could be doing much better, then this book is for you. I will certainly recommend it as required reading to my own clients who are just starting out in business." Ron Stark, Business Kits Pty Ltd
“Greg has personally helped me to set goals and to see what I needed to do to succeed in my business. He has managed to put those tools and ideas into a logical and easy to follow plan. The employment of a case study makes the book real and makes the theory explicit. I recommend his first book to anyone about to go or already in business." Judith Field, Director of Direct Speech
“Amazing results! In just a few months of working with Dr Chapman I have been able to increase my chargeable hourly rate by a massive 400%.The exciting thing is, the clients I now work with don’t have an issue with price point, they recognise the value in my services and happily engage." Greg Fellows, Dynamic Business & Training Solutions
"Hi Greg, Many thanks for the book you sent a few weeks ago. I have had a look through it and think it is very good - it feels more realistic and relevant to Australian small business than the Gerber stuff. Let's hope it's as successful! Congratulations anyway. I can see you are practicing what you preach." Graeme Parsons, Teams for Tasks
"Dr. Greg Chapman’s book is essential reading for any small business owner wanting to avoid the common traps that lead to business failure. This is an easy to read, practical guide to running a better business and a must have addition to any proactive business owner’s library." Paul McCarthy International Award winning speaker, author and President of National Speakers Association of Australia’s Victorian Chapter 2007.
Dr Greg Chapman is the popular Small Business Communicator. Business owners love the simplicity of his message and the memorable way he presents it. He has become known as The Business Brain Surgeon and has been called the 'Australian Michael Gerber'.
Dr Greg Chapman is an internationally recognised author, professional speaker speaker and leading advisor to Emerging Businesses. He appears regularly in the media. He is a speaker on a variety of business subjects. He is the expert on turning a Small Business into a Saleable Asset. Suggested topics that Dr Chapman can speak on either as a keynote, or for longer periods in a workshop format include:
Why Most Businesses will Stay Small and What You can Do About Yours
How To Make More Money from Your Business While Working Less
How to Get More Clients
How to Create a Website that will make you money
How to Make Your Business Run Without You
How to Get off the Tools
How to Survive and Thrive in a Recession
Sales for Business Owners who can't (or hate to) Sell
Price: How to Charge More Without Losing Sales
All these topics can be tailored for the audience.
Greg also guest lectures on business at the University of Melbourne. He has presented at industry events around the world.
Greg regularly presents business education seminars. Some of the organisations for whom Dr Chapman has provided seminars include:
Australian Association of Accounting Technicians
Australian Institue of Management
Associations Forum
Australian Environmental Pest Management Association
Building Designers Association
CPA Congress
Engineers Australia
Furnishing Industry Association of Australia
Holmesglen TAFE
Housing Industry Association
Master Builders Association
Melbourne University
NAS Insurance Brokers Network
Recruiters Association of Australia
Royal Australian Institute of Architects
Sanofi-Aventis
Southern Cross Brokers Network
His qualifications and memberships include:
Ph.D. from Melbourne University
M.B.A. from Deakin University
Certified Master Coach
Australian Institute of Company Directors
International Coaching Council
National Speakers Association of Australia
Presentation Feedback Quality of Information: 93% Quality of Presenter: 92%
Greg's business experience has involved assignments in seven countries. He has been responsible for the management of businesses and projects ranging from the micro scale to billion dollar businesses. Greg lives and breathes a wide range of business solutions "from experience".
Greg is dedicated to assisting Australian business owners in maximising their investment and in realising their goals through ongoing training that addresses the need for acquiring knowledge and then support while taking action to achieve goals in taking their business to the next level. The approach in all programs is extremely practical, meeting the needs of owners of small business.
In Greg's words "my personal objective is to see business owners realising the dreams they had when they first went into business; dreams that may have been buried in the day-to-day pressures of running their business."
