Working with growing businesses
For businesses and organisations who want to grow, scale, improve performance or reposition for growth we provide practical, hands on assistance to get it done - especially if time and resources are at a premium. We work with our clients to identify potential market and customer opportunities, where you need to focus your efforts, plan your growth and then implement the plan to get the results you want. We do this through:
- Business reviews to understand where you are at.
- Market and customer research.
- Planning how to achieve your goals - through a 'Roadmap for Growth" or a strategic plan.
- Planning and implementing your marketing to underpin this.
- Developing and implementing systems and processes, documenting these in manuals
- And other assistance as needed to achieve your goals.
Sarah Cobb is the real deal. Ethical, honest, brilliant mind and work ethic and a strong director. I have used Sarah and Cariblue as consultants for my business with fantastic results. Everything is upfront – no surprises. Sarah has a way of cutting through the clutter and getting to the real and important issues that will change business for the better. If you are looking for a person that holds and supports the best interests of you and your business, will tell you what you need to hear, will challenge you to think bigger – and then, is able to bring about tools, techniques, contacts and information to bring them to fruition – I can recommend Sarah as an exceptional consultant. This is a woman in business that has exceptional clarity, intuition, direction, honesty – and to have Sarah on my team – that is invaluable.
Sue Mazur
Franchisor Coffee News, President Bayside Women in BusinessI have known Sarah professionally for over 7 years and worked alongside her within the Queensland Chapter of the Franchise Council of Australia for nearly three years.
I have found Sarah brings professionalism, enthusiasm and strong industry knowledge to all projects she represents. Sarah, is a real team player who understands the importance of reaching the goal to the benefit of all stakeholders.
Michelle McFarlane
Manager at The Natural WaySarah and her team at Cariblue have been important to our business over many years, starting with her assistance on our first government tenders and more recently advising on the rebranding of our well established architectural practice. The issues that Sarah assisted us with were all outside the range of our expertise comfort zone, but Sarah managed the process in such as way that made us feel like experts, although she was obviously the one guiding us skilfully through a difficult process. We are still enjoying the results of her consultancy services, and would be confident that her skills are adept at covering a wide range of business challenges with equal success.
Amy Degenhart FRAIA
Director DegenhartSHEDD“Cariblue’s wealth of experience, professionalism and exceptional insight to the critical issues to be covered resulted in the preparation, and delivery of high value, high quality, timely and relevant information on each of the workshops … 100% satisfaction rating (on feedback) stands as quantified testimony to the quality of the work that Cariblue, Sarah and her team offer.”
Suzette Sutton
Small Business Field Officer, Gold Coast & Region Area Consultative Committee.In her current role, Sarah has assisted many of our clients to get their business on the right track, and we have always received very positive feedback from clients we have referred. On a personal & professional level, I have known Sarah for 15 years, and worked with her on many joint projects for our respective organisations. Her professionalism, knowledge, influential network, and the manner with which she relates to colleagues are exceptional. She is a pleasure to work with, and I would recommend her highly. Please feel free to contact me to discuss her skills further.
Linda Cunningham
Formerly Gold Coast Tourism Bureau and Queensland State GovernmentWorking with the franchise sector
In the franchising area we assist businesses, potential franchisors and existing franchisors to increase their success by stimulating growth and improving profitability to build a solid franchise more quickly with less stress.
We do this through the different stages of their franchising journey including:
- Finding out what is involved in franchising as a growth strategy
- Developing a Roadmap for Growth - their vision and action plan for growth
- Growing and preparing their business to be franchise ready
- Actually franchising their business
- Assisting in transition to a full time franchisor once they have franchisees
- Growing their franchise nationally
- Growing their franchise internationally
- Succession planning and exiting successfully
Furthermore we support our franchisors through our mentoring program.
“Cariblue was engaged by Delfin Lend Lease to assist in establishing Varsity Lakes Community Ltd (VLCL), a not for profit organisation that aims to provide community governance for Delfin’s Varsity Lakes. Cariblue’s role encompassed more than 12 months of assistance during which time I appreciated their professional manner and clear communication. Cariblue were very outcome focused and delivered to agreed deadlines and demonstrated good project management skills. Cariblue were an important partner in establishing VLCL and have been active contributors to VLCL’s success thus far.”
Peter Cummins
Director Economic Development, Delfin Lend LeaseIn her current role, Sarah has assisted many of our clients to get their business on the right track, and we have always received very positive feedback from clients we have referred. On a personal & professional level, I have known Sarah for 15 years, and worked with her on many joint projects for our respective organisations. Her professionalism, knowledge, influential network, and the manner with which she relates to colleagues are exceptional. She is a pleasure to work with, and I would recommend her highly. Please feel free to contact me to discuss her skills further.
Linda Cunningham
Formerly Gold Coast Tourism Bureau and Queensland State Government“Cariblue’s wealth of experience, professionalism and exceptional insight to the critical issues to be covered resulted in the preparation, and delivery of high value, high quality, timely and relevant information on each of the workshops … 100% satisfaction rating (on feedback) stands as quantified testimony to the quality of the work that Cariblue, Sarah and her team offer.”
Suzette Sutton
Small Business Field Officer, Gold Coast & Region Area Consultative Committee.Sarah is a fantastic facilitator whose practical experience as a director and business owner shine through when managing group discussions on various topics. A true professional.
Christina Fenton GAICD, Members and Directors Executive (Education)
Australian Institute of Company Directors.Sarah through her extensive experience operating within the private, franchise and government industries, is able to provide commercial and practical options and solutions to assist her clients achieve their business management and strategic goals.