Bizsafe Pty Ltd, Templestowe, VIC

Bizsafe began developing its products and systems in 2001, focusing on workplace safety methodologies for small businesses. Tim Mathews (qualified safety rep) has 20-years in business operations and senior business management roles in large national and international corporations such as Mayne Nickless Ltd, Lend Lease Ltd and Adecco Ltd. He's had extensive hands-on experience and specialist training in personnel management & staff training, recruitment, financial, sales, OH&S, customer service, risk mitigation, and profit accountability. This wide reaching "top-end" experience is also balanced by a combined 14 years of SME ownership & management, in such fields as office fit-out, power electronics manufacturing and installations, and direct marketing bureaux. Inevitably, Tim brings to Bizsafe a highly practical perspective on universal business challenges, and he is rigorous in reflecting this pragmatism in Bizsafe's offerings to its clients. The underlying philosophy is one of keeping matters simple, in a challenging environment where business proprietors must fulfil their legal (and moral) obligations to operate safe workplaces for their employees, and at the same time shield themselves and their businesses from the worst ravages of potential legal penalties. Which translates into a few simple principles that Bizsafe encourages - Business challenges must be broken down into digestible bites. #If specialist expertise is not on-hand, use contract practitioners. Keep project briefs tight and limited - don't let experts (or urgers) complicate issues. All communications must be kept simple and direct, but comprehensive. Identify risks in all aspects of the business, and take steps to minimise them. Treat clients, suppliers and employees with respect, always with a view to evolving long term relationships.