Business Mentoring Noosa mentee, Coolum-based Aussie Tiny Houses (ATH), was awarded first prize in the Clean Technology category at the recent Sunshine Coast Business Awards.
A pioneer in the design and manufacture of tiny homes ATH has, in a short space of time, become the Australian market leader.
The vision of Brazilian entrepreneurs Thiago Perrone and Fabio Paulucci, commenced operations in 2017 and the company has grown rapidly over the last three years resulting in four factory relocations to larger premises. Today Aussie Tiny Houses employs 35 people.
The homes have wheels and are easily relocatable. They are categorised as caravans and, as such, are not subject to local planning regulations
Aussie Tiny Houses offer incredible versatility. They may be used when property downsizing, for holiday homes, as granny flats, for AirBnB purposes, or for emergency accommodation. In the case of the latter, ATH has recently supplied two homes to the Noosabased organisation You Tur” to support homeless youth.
In 2019 Thiago and Fabio recognised they would benefit from outside expertise to help them accelerate the growth of their business.
Rather than employ expensive consultants, they approached Business Mentoring Noosa (BMN) – as Thiago says “ for an annual subscription to BMN of $195 we have unlimited access to some of the brightest business brains on the Sunshine Coast“.
The initial meetings focused on developing a new sales and marketing strategy which resulted in sales growing 100 per cent over two years and is expected to increase by a further 50 per cent this year.
In addition, BMN provided help and guidance on all financial aspects of the business – product costing, cost control, profit margins and cash flow.
“I was particularly impressed by the flexibility shown by the mentors – sometimes they acted as a great sounding board for our ideas whilst in other areas they provided much needed technical advice,“ Fabio said.
As the manufacturing side of the business has become a priority issue, BMN has recently introduced a mentor with production and project management expertise.
Aussie Tiny Homes is now into its third year of mentoring and is on a strong upward growth trajectory.
Thiago believes “the role of the mentoring continues to adapt to meet our changing business needs – without doubt BMN has been a catalyst in helping us become a highly successful and profitable business. What better value can you get for $195 a year?”.
BMN president David Bell said: “whether you are a small family business facing challenges or a business owner who needs someone to talk to, or requires guidance in areas outside your comfort zone, Business Mentoring Noosa can help“.
Call BMN on 5406 1291 or visit their website BMN.org.au.
For information on Aussie Tiny Homes call 5324 2499 or visit aussietinyhouses.com.au
