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Just as you might renovate your house (or have it renovated) to make it more workable, improve your enjoyment of it, and/or add to its value or appeal, renovation is relevant for your established business whether it is:

At a crossroads with various options you want to explore

At a plateau where try as you might, change isn't happening

Running beyond systems control likely losing you opportunities and goodwill

Doing well or OK and capable of so much more if only ...

Just not for you any more you're looking to manage a positive exit.

Simply contact us to enquire about renovation for your business. An initial conversation is obligation and cost free.

Consider this... Of all the things you could do to markedly improve your business, which are most important, in which order of priority, who do you need around you to get them done (cohesively) and - defining this as a project - how soon could the project be done and the results apparent?

BIG Projects will bring insight, connections and commitment to your business renovation opportunities and projects, with a proven, highly respectful style; fully focused on helping to make the most of your enterprise.

Every established business needs to renovate. None of our businesses grows perfectly and, as nothing operates in isolation (marketing, systems, finances, products, people etc) a collaborative and cohesive appropach is required. That's what BIG Projects will bring to your projects, big or small.

Feedback from a one-day renovation session: "An amazing day! Some of the biggest impacts for us came from a casual conversation in one of the breaks. Given what we'd been learning, that set off a series of light bulb moments which we went straight out and implemented. Certainly revs the brain up into another gear!" Paul and Debbie Vickers, mbar, Te Awamutu.

About

"Thanks for showing us it's not hard. Just one project at a time, just 8 weeks, then the next 8 weeks and so on. This has been great for us. A great opportunity to learn and grow." Teresa Bowe, Belt Road Seaside Holiday Park, New Plymouth (Taranaki Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year 2011)

About BIG Projects

Some 600 businesses NZ-wide have now taken part in our business renovation related events and just under $2million of contributed expertise, products and services have been negotiated to support improvement projects.

Since 2007 owner managers from industries as diverse as bio-technology, aviation, food, education, tourism, hospitality, fitness, retail, music, property services, drug detection, software development, manufacturing and engineering have worked to improve their businesses with us, experiencing first hand the effectiveness of clarity, well-executed collaboration and a time frame.

Renaming from E2theMax (effective to the max) to BIG Projects in late 2011 reflects the clarity that comes with over 10,000 hours of development and delivery; working with, and assisting clients to get clear and get going toward greater stability, smarter growth, stronger performance and wider recognition.

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The company is lead by Jacqui Jones who brings 30 years of diverse experience and innovation to all BIG projects.

Jacqui first encountered the stats of private enterprise failure to thrive in 1996 when she was 14 years into an accelerating corporate career. Concerned at the impact on individuals, communities and the overall economy, Jacqui left her role as head of production in NZ's second largest advertising agency and set out to make a difference.

Three new ventures later (each successfully developed and on sold) and continually motivated to make a practical, sustainable difference, Jacqui created an annual Business Challenge to introduce business renovation concepts and tools and provide a much-needed boost for Kiwi businesses.

Over 10,000 hours went into developing and delivering The Challenge nationwide between 2008 and 2011. The outcomes proved the effectiveness of well-executed collaboration and the usefulness of the BIG Projects' 5 stages of business renovation model for business improvement.

Colleagues

Jacqui Jones
Kirsty Godfrey-Billy
Campbell Third
Mohamed Abouelkheir
Shane Devlin
Ross Bennett
Michelle Jordan
Kevin Jones
Shona Foster
Dee Werder-McCrea
Shona Glentworth
Garry Anderson

Colleagues

Your business, every business has a team which includes people inside the business and those whose expertise, products or services are brought in as required. Their effectiveness (or otherwise) at cohesively covering at least the fundamental13 areas of business development and operation will clearly show up when key indicators of productivity, profitability, customer satisfaction and staff retention are examined.

BIG Projects is non-prescriptive about who your team should include. We don't work on a sub-contractor basis or clip any tickets and we are always your advocate for best performance. In many cases we find that a client's existing suppliers of expertise, products and services welcome the opportunity to work more collaboratively and cohesively together - it makes their job easier and more satisfying, while saving you time, money and hassle.

We are happy to introduce you to colleagues we trust when we think there's a fit. BIG Projects colleagues (click images above for details) each provide expertise that improves business and/or professional effectiveness; they've shown they work collaboratively and cohesively on well-managed projects and, it has to be said this is make or break for us - they are highly likeable :-) (A great foundation for working together and one we highly recommend.)

In summary: A business that's focused on improvement needs a well-managed team that's focused on improvement; one that collaborates and communicates to get the best results with the least money, time and hassle. Knowing how to create and sustain a highly functional team as you work through the 5 stages of business renovation with us (to suss, sort, simplify, systemise and sell more, more efficiently and profitably) will be enduringly useful to you and your business.

Feedback

"This works."

10,000 hours developing and delivering a business renovation initiative that's attracted over 600 Kiwi businesses of various ages, stages and industries NZ-wide throughout 2008-2011 has proven the effectiveness of collaboration and cohesion in well-managed projects and the value of 'the 5 stages of business renovation' as a framework. Over 4 years, we've received an enormous amount of feedback, here is a sample:

"We feel we've moved 3 years forward in just 3 months. Our heartfelt thanks to you [our team]. You have all helped us achieve so much and it wasn't too good to be true." Raewyn Mattson, Vision Living, Waitara 2010

"The experience has been amazing."

Cheree Menzies, Feats, Taranaki 2011

"The Challenge has resulted in a happier marriage :-) Our busines, although successful for 11 years, just wasn't fun any more. With have now had the opportunity to reevaluate Aatea, our market and strategic direction. With our team we have created a restructure - out of excitement! For The Challenge way of 'getting things done, being more compelling, and adding a lot more fun', Jacqui and the team... thank you." Hinerangi Edwards, Aatea Solutions, Taranaki 2011

"Thanks for showing us it's not hard. Just one project at a time, just 8 weeks, then the next 8 weeks and so on. This has been great for us. A great opportunity to learn and grow. Everybody wins." Teresa Bowe, Belt Road Seaside Holiday Park, Taranaki 2011

"The Challenge was all we imagined it would be, in fact it exceeded our expectations. The timing for us was impeccable - the business was poised for growth and we were anxious that we manage the growth of the company in a controlled professional manner. We've made 3 years of progress in just 3 months. Thank you Jacqui and all those who put themselves forward to make this wonderful opportunity possible." Raewyn Mattson, Vision Living, Waitara 2010

"The Challenge is a great concept; from even just the Supercircuit and Masterclass I learnt heaps. After getting ideas from the one:one Supercircuit it was surprising how information dropped into place with each expert adding a little more to the picture. After completing these events, I came away with a good idea of what we could achieve over the next part of The Challenge journey." Neville Burt, Zing Bokashi, Pleasant Point 2010

"As I started to think about the journey we've been on in the last few weeks in The Challenge, I realised just how far we've come as an organisation. Our business had been in operation for 10 years and we were really struggling to work out what direction to take next. We came to The Challenge with high expectations and were blown away by the generousity of people and their willingness to form a team with us to help us. The Challenge brought home some hard truths and we've had to let go of the old, which is a really hard thing to do when you've been in business 10 years and have worked so hard, but we're really pleased. This process has enabled us to really understand what we do and to verbalise that a lot better, we've been pulled into the future and we're excited." Dianne Sussex, House of Chocolate, North Shore 2010

"The Challenge Supercircuit and Masterclass were fab. Had a ball. As a business owner I can't think of any time when I could present my business to such a diverse, capable, skilled and attentive group who want to help. Immensely useful. Loved the chance to sit down with each expert, here was incredible value in that alone. Also great to swap notes with such a diverse group of motivated people. There was a feeling of genuine support and encouragement and I spent the whole of Sunday working in the garden with my head crammed full of ideas and insights. Now I can sit down and get to work on the upcoming project plan. Can't wait! Really looking forward to getting stuck in and moving things up a gear or five." Richard Horne, managemyproperty, Wellington 2010

"The opportunity for us SME owner/ managers to work with some of these incredible minds who have already achieved so much in 100s of other successful businesses is a rare and special privilege. Not only have I achieved more in my strategic thinking in 2 days than I had previously given myself time to do all year, but having my thoughts and strategies reflected back through the eyes of the experts also gives clarity and some confidence that I am on the right track! An unexpected outcome of the Masterclass for me was that I got almost as much from the collaboration with the other biz owners on The Challenge as I did from the experts and I feel like a we are all in the same space shuttle sharing an adventure off to explore unthought of realms." Gareth Moore, School of Rock, Auckland 2010

"I had a great time at the Challenge Supercircuit and Masterclass!!! I have so much to do, (not daunting amount just an exciting amount) and want to get started!!" Frances McInnes, Breastmates, Cambridge 2010

"We have a very specific focus on sales and marketing. Looking forward to putting that into action over The Challenge project." Bruce Aylward, Psoda, Wellington 2010

"What an inspiring couple of days [The Challenge Supercircuit and Masterclass]!! Not just the knowledge of the experts or the format of the days but the overall way it revved the brain into another gear!! Some of the biggest impacts have been inspired by an aside remark during casual conversation that then set off a series of light bulb moments. This morning we had balloons up in the lunch room and a morning tea shout on the table to celebrate with everyone that we had the best April in history and exceeded our budget. Learning the compelling pitching technique and then being able to put that into action and see results has made a huge difference to our business." Paul and Debbie Vickers, mbar, Te Awamutu 2010

"It's amazing to be around such knowledge and generosity - I'm just buzzing." Katrina Wright, The Wright Sprouts, Hawke's Bay 2009

"I'm struck by the tangible sense of team and achievement in this room." Jo Dryden of Hawke's Bay Today speaking at the 2008 Reveal, Hawke's Bay Today, Team Member

"What other event is there that brings so many diverse businesses together all with the same goal - the same goal and challenge to evolve the selected businesses so that the changes they experience are not just cosmetic but wide-reaching; they are infrastructural. These are changes that you know will go on benefitting these businesses well into the future." Wendy Schollum of Xplore.net, Hawke's Bay team 2008 and 2009

"We've worked with some amazing businesses and have been really encouraged by their support and enthusiasm to help us with our transformation. We've been constantly blown away by the generousity and the lengths that the team members have gone to to help us achieve our goals. The Challenge has been a challenge at times, but what we've achieved in just a few weeks would have taken us 12 months to do otherwise. It's been very rewarding and very exciting." Abbie Single of MR Print, Hawke's Bay 2008

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