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I just wanted to thank Maria Cook. It was very useful to sit and talk about the strategy for Oxygym and its future direction. I look forward to more workshops in the future with BEC.
Heather Kelley, club o2

Hi Lara,

Just wanted to say a quick thank you for taking the time out to meet with me yesterday. I found it very informative.
Sharmeen Shahidullah

Thanks Julie-Anne,
It was great to meet with you today and get your advice. I wasn't sure that I had an idea worth pursuing so you have given me confidence to continue with my idea. I will look into all the information you have given me and possibly be back for some more advice.

Helen Moore

 

Our Advisors

Maria Cook

BEC Executive Officer Maria Cook has had a very extensive career in a wide range of positions and industries including Local Government, TAFE lecturer, CEO of charities and corporate experience as Executive Director at Ronald McDonald House Charities. Maria was a finalist in the 2000 Telstra Business Woman of The Year. 

Her experience in business development includes;

  • General Management
  • Government funding & contract negotiation, implementation and monitoring
  • Fundraising via Philanthropic Trusts
  • Operations Management
  • Implementation of Policies & Procedures across all aspects of businesses
  • Quality Change Management
  • Marketing & Public Relations
  • Financial Management & Reporting

Lara Kilborn

BEC Business Development Manager Lara Kilborn has a background in Hospitality, Airlines, the Mortgage/Finance sector, Learning & Development. Having run her own small business she knows what it is like starting out. 

Her experience in business development includes;

  • Customer Service
  • Needs Analysis
  • Business Coaching
  • Sales
  • Strategic Planning
  • Marketing and Communication

Julie-Anne Knox

Prior to running her own businesses, Julie-Anne worked as a marketing consultant to emerging IT businesses and was formerly SME Marketing Manager of MYOB accounting software. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting & Economics) and a Master of Management (Marketing). As an owner of multiple retail franchise stores, Julie-Anne has a solid understanding of all aspects of establishing and running a successful small business.

Her experience in business development includes;

  • Business planning and gaining finance
  • Leasing; accounts and payroll
  • Financial analysis
  • Marketing planning and promotions
  • Sales and customer service
  • Human resources and operations management