Avoiding change prevents business growth

CHANGE IS NO LONGER A CHOICE, IT’S A PRECURSOR FOR BUSINESS SUCCESS.

Transformational thinking and flexible business growth strategies are critical DNA of successful businesses.

Bi-annual business planning sessions are out of date & hinder growth. Planning needs to be dynamic with a change mindset critical for long term business growth.

Success in business success requires ongoing and timely measurement, analysis and review of objectives and growth priorities. Is your business set up for success?

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Karen Matthews introduces her business transformation solutions

STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE TO BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION

DEMYSTIFYING THE ROAD TO CHANGE

‘No BS’ Guide To Business Planning & Long Term Growth

Demystifying The Road To CHANGE reveals Karen Matthews ‘No BS’ strategies to implement dynamic business growth that is focused and flexible.

If you want to shift from reactive to agile and make your business dreams a reality, this step-by-step business book is for you.

  • Learn what to do, when to do it, and how to execute every stage to transform your business from stagnant to supercharged.
  • Discover step-by-step strategies, worksheets and business templates to build (or rebuild) your brand, claim (or reclaim) your position in the market and leave no doubt in the customer’s mind of what your business stands for.
  • Learn how to make it stick so your business can power through the roadblocks, respond to change swiftly and be set for long term growth.
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‘BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION IS NO LONGER A CHOICE’

KAREN MATTHEWS

Decades of experience. Undeniable results.

Karen Matthews is a passionate business transformation advisor with over 25 years experience leading business turnaround, change and strategies for business growth. Karen’s refreshingly unique, inspirational and no ‘BS’ approach to business transformation has been a game changer for some of Australia’s iconic retail businesses, recognised with prestigious industry awards.


Ella Bache Paris
Quadruple Revenue Brand Turnaround

Ella Bache transformed from a fragmented network of individual salon owners into Australia’s first skincare franchise business with a business model underpinned by franchisee education, innovative product development and fierce commitment to protecting Ella Bache’s brand heritage.


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Brand and Bottomline Turnaround

Turnaround of Freedom Furniture’s stagnating retail business by reinventing its brand essence & strong ‘aspirational & affordable’ position in the market with simple clear strategies around floor presentation, sales techniques and an innovative new interior design business model.


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Global Licencing beyond $25m

Introduced FJ Benjamin’s iconic international licensing business, representing Guess, Ann Taylor and Brooks Brothers. Over four years, the product range and distribution network exploded beyond $25 million dollars.


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Transformation from traditional buying to an innovative customer led business

Introduced transformational thinking and a revolutionary new way of ranging and marketing Women’s Apparel and Accessories. Changed a traditional buying way of thinking into one centred on the customer & linked ranging & marketing as a new way of operating.

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Telstra NSW Business Woman of the Year

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PWC NSW Franchise Woman of the Year

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PWC National Franchise Woman of the Year

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BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION, MENTORING & ADVISORY

Discover how to work with Karen Matthews to achieve long term business growth and the framework to think differently
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KICKSTART

Need quick wins? Karen will identify growth barriers and opportunities for immediate leverage, delivered in a prioritised action plan of next steps.
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KM TRANSFORMATION

Is change not negotiable? Through collaborative discovery and strategy sessions, Karen will deliver a no ‘BS’ one page business plan, clear implementation steps and a framework to make it stick long term.
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MENTORING

Implementation is essential for success. Mentoring is that added support that will keep you focused on the path to change and equip you to manage the obstacles and curve balls along the way.
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EXECUTIVE ADVISORY

Regular, focused sessions ensure implementation does not stagnate, change is reviewed against current priorities and your team are supported as they navigate the change process.
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Questions?

Karen Matthew’s No ‘BS’ business transformation FAQs have the answers!

KAREN MATTHEWS’ APPROACH TO BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION WORKS

Bryan Coleman
Founder and Non-Executive Director The Banksia Project

During the period of engagement, Karen has played a number of pivotal roles at both a Board and Operational level, adding valuable insights and key strategic considerations as we build the business. Karen is a strong leader who is able to swing from strategy to execution, aligning teams of people along the way to quickly…

Terry Hawkins
Founder & Chief Education Officer Progress Retail

I worked closely with Karen when she was the CEO of Ella Bache. Karen is a pioneer & strategist who understands the importance of creating a collaborative & focused network within an organisation. She has the gift of aligning & inspiring whilst making the tough decisions to drive a business forward. I believe any organization…

Sarah Barton
Chadstone – The Fashion Capital
Retail Administrator
Vicinity Centres

Karen is an incredibly enthusiastic, warm, and energetic speaker. She really impressed with her experience and ability to command the audience. We were especially appreciative of her engagement with our audience prior to the event, it really encouraged them up to engage with us during and after the session. Karen also made the process leading…

Carolyn Fox
Director Investor Relations Perpetual Equity Partners

Karen was extremely easy to work with and her hands-on experience immediately added value across all aspects of the business. Karen’s approach was thorough and very efficient – she knew exactly what questions to ask and as a result could identify the issues quickly and present it back to us in an insightful and practical…