TAB Franchisees help business owners, and their leadership teams improve their businesses in ways that change their lives
The Alternative Board is an exclusive, membership-based organisation that helps business owners, and their leadership teams achieve more – profitability, productivity, and personal fulfilment.
We do this through an unmatched combination of peer-to-peer insight, private coaching with TAB-certified coaches and TAB proprietary tools, and resources that connect business owners to thousands of their peers around the globe.
Through our platform of knowledge and guidance, TAB delivers real-world advice that secures real results by helping business owners stay focused on what matters most.
What We Do
TAB Franchisees work closely with leaders of privately-owned companies (we call them “members”) and their leadership teams to help them run their businesses more strategically.
As a Franchisee, you’ll earn predictable income while also building equity through a range of membership and non-membership-based services – as part of a high CALIBRE community of TAB business leaders around the world.
StratPro® Leadership Transformation Program Business Consulting & Additional Services
The History of TAB
The Alternative Board® was started in 1990 by Allen Fishman, an accomplished business executive and author.
Allen benefited greatly in his career from the collaboration and leadership that occur in boardrooms and being part of a board of directors. Allen identified that small business owners could clearly benefit from such advisory groups; thus, The Alternative Board was created.
What started as providing privately-held business owners with the support of peer advisory boards has evolved into a range of services offered globally to help business owners, CEOs, and their leadership teams succeed.
Our Global Presence
Successful in 24 Countries & 6 Continents
$29.3B Gross revenue of companies working with TAB
1,100+ Industries represented in our membership
Our membership-based model boasts an unprecedented retention rate of over 5 years!
500+ TAB advisory boards across the globe
TAB Terminology
TAB Business Owner (TBO):
TAB Franchisee: The same as a TBO
TAB Facilitator: Anyone officially trained who is delivering TAB service to Members
TAB Contract Facilitator (CF):
Member: Any member of a TAB service including board, coaching only or
Client: Non-member potential consultancy client
Prospect: Anyone in the acquisition pipeline (not yet a Member)
TAB Franchise Benefits
Predictable and Consistent Recurring
Monthly Dues Income
Equity-Building Business with Proven Exit Strategies
Home-Based
Business with no required employees and no required Outof-Town travel
Flexible Schedule That You Manage and Control
Multiple Revenue Streams
Proven Business Model and established brand
Comprehensive training and supportive network
Satisfaction from Helping Others Achieve Personal & Business Visions
Successful TBOs All Have:
Several years of experience as an executive, business owner, business coach or business consultant
Passion for helping business owners and executives improve their businesses and their lives
Self-motivated with a drive for success and income growth
Results-oriented with an aptitude for business development
Effective communication skills
Commitment to lifelong learning
How We Help Our Members
• Faster and better decisions
• Less wasted time and greater efficiency
• More time for things you enjoy
• More profit
• Increase sales and revenue
• More money for the things that matter in your private life
• Greater alignment and focus
• More accountability
• Less conflict
• Motivated and engaged team
• The culture you want
• Move business in the right direction
• More confidence to lead your company
• Achieve your personal and company goals faster
• Clear focus
• Better and quicker results
• Get in control of your business
• Achieve business agility
• Improve business valuation
• Establish succession plan
• Retire at a time that’s right for you
• Live the life that you’ve worked for
TAB Services & Revenue Streams
Provide You with Steady and Scalable Income
Business Builders
Blueprint
PEER ADVISORY BOARD FACILITATION
Plan and organise monthly half-day sessions with a close-knit community of CEOs, business owners and company leaders.
BUSINESS OWNER & EXECUTIVE COACHING
One-on-one executive coaching to help business owners develop skills, meet goals and become even more successful leaders.
STRATPRO LEADERSHIP TRANSFORMATION
StratPro fuses proprietary tools and facilitated workshops to define strategy, create alignment, and accountability, and ensure execution.
CONSULTING & ADDITIONAL SERVICES
TAB franchisees can offer consulting, planning sessions, workshops, and other additional services to increase their revenue potential.
Business Builder’s Blueprint
All the tools you need to support your members, help them to create a vision of the future they want and ways to make sure they achieve it FASTER AND EASIER.
TAB Advisory Boards MEMBERS STAY
FOR 5+ YEARS
which means years of consistent monthly subscription revenue.
TAB Business Owners recruit 4 business leaders from noncompeting sectors to attend a monthly board meeting.
How TAB Boards Work
Value for Our Members Value for You
• It’s safe and confidential – more honest discussions about the real issue.
• Structured process means everyone gets an equal opportunity to get and give help.
• New ideas, confidence, less wasted time and energy on bad decisions.
• TAB members love to help and support each other.
• Freedom from being the expert - the members are the experts.
• Direct access to the best advice from business owners.
• Help from other members to hold each other to account taking the pressure off you.
TAB Coaching Sessions
In between board meetings, Franchisees meet with each member in a private coaching session to:
• Review past progress and commitments.
• Discuss emerging challenges and opportunities.
• Prepare for the next board meeting.
TBOs provide their TAB Members with private coaching sessions virtually or in-person.
Value for Our Members Value for You
• Personal discussions in a private setting.
• Specific help tailored to their needs.
• Help creating and executing their strategic Blueprint for their business.
• Clarity on their topic for the board.
• Build a deeper relationship with members.
• Use the BBB / tools to deliver value.
• Identify additional consultancy opportunities.
Business Builder’s Blueprint & More
How we make the difference for our members
Member
Value for Our Members Value for You
• Begins with a comprehensive assessment: “diagnose before prescribing”.
• Aligns business owner’s personal vision of success and company vision.
• Helps you prioritize and focus on activities that will have the greatest impact.
• Includes integral delegation and accountability together with performance metrics.
• Provides a proven methodology for running private businesses strategically; you do not need to be an expert.
• Easy reporting for specific members and boards.
• Benchmarking tools against other companies to use in prospecting.
Business Builder’s Blueprint (BBB)
TAB Member Case Study
Matt
Reid ⎸RAZOR
"I like that the Business Builder’s Blueprint is very comprehensive, but still simple to use and navigate."
of Members would recommend TAB to other business owners.
StratPro® Leadership Team Transformation Program
Unleash the power of leadership teams
Game changer for both impact and value for our members and for unit economics for our TAB Business Owners.
Helen Down TAB Facilitator
Wellington
Where Strategy Meets Productivity
• 8 targeted workshops to set the vision, strategy and align the team on the plan.
• Regular Execution & Accountability (E&A) Meetings to ensure action and results.
• Annual Retreats to course correct and set the next destination.
Value to Owners
• Buy-in from the team on their visions
• Better delegation and accountability
• Great results and enjoyment along the way
Value to the Team
• Opportunity to be part of the strategic direction of the company planning process
• More alignment and easier operational decision making
• Less conflict
Value to You
• Significant additional recurring revenue
• Deeper involvement in the business
• Opportunity for consultancy to move the program forward faster
DISC
Communication & Behavioural Assessments
Behaviour assessment tool to go deeper, provide greater value and earn additional income.
• Great tool for prospecting – understanding how to connect more easily with people you don’t already know.
• Better connection with members by understanding each other’s stressors and motivators.
• Earn additional revenue through providing behavioral assessments to your Members’ employees for team-building and hiring.
Live better. Lead better. Earn more.
TAB’s model offers consistent income with multiple opportunities for growth. Customise your business to fit your personal vision for what you want out of life.
Facilitate as many advisory boards as fits with your personal vision ADDITIONAL
INCOME
Offering services beyond board membership can dramatically increase your income SCALABILITY
Separate Consulting Services
Engage contract facilitators to increase your reach
Scale your business by adding on team members to facilitate additional TAB Boards
What TAB Members Say
ATTENDING THE MONTHLY TAB MEETINGS HAS BEEN A REWARDING EXPERIENCE.
TAB brings local business owners together to discuss business matters and is a valuable platform for collaboration and growth. Warwick [TBO in Northland] has a wealth of experience and knowledge in the business world and his willingness to share his expertise is a testament to his commitment to the success of others. I personally have found immense value in these meetings. The opportunity to connect with other business owners, share insights and gain new perspectives has been beneficial to both my personal and business development. Warwick is not just a facilitator; he is a mentor and a guide and an invaluable resource for the local business community.
Raewyn Goldberg
Business Owner
Goldberg Property Holdings Ltd
Karen Van Eden
TAB Franchisee
Auckland - West
What TAB Facilitators Say
EIGHT YEARS AGO, I BOUGHT A TAB FRANCHISE –IT’S ONE OF THE BEST THINGS I’VE DONE.
Each day I meet with people who want to learn and grow and improve their businesses. And each month I facilitate advisory boards where business owners support and challenge each other to go to the next level. It’s a privilege to be in this role – and make a difference to people’s lives.
Financials & Next Steps
Financial Investment
• Minimum net worth of $500,000.
• Investment range: $130,000 to $150,000.
• Term: 7 or 10 years.
Your franchise acquisition specialist can provide more details on which franchise option is right for you.
Plus Home Office Support
In addition to helping you acquire and retain members, we also support you with:
