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Business advisory boards

Discover a diffrent kind of business support in London.

Imagine having the backing of a group of like-minded business owners who come together to advise one another on their most pressing business challenges.

An inspired solution that has proven results - our advisory boards run every month in a safe, confidential environment and mean you don’t have to go it alone.

The boardroom, where business support services take place.
A TAB business support service session in London
A business support service session in London
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One-to-one business coaching

Keep focused, accountable and on track to achieve your business and personal goals.

To complement the advisory boards, members get a monthly one-to-one session with their TAB facilitator and coach.

Business Builder’s Blueprint

Have access to our exclusive strategic business planning process: The Business Builder’s Blueprint.

This toolkit is designed so you can focus on getting your business working for you.

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TAB Connect

Share best practice with and seek help from like-minded individuals across the globe.

TAB operates in over 20 countries around the world, and through our exclusive online platform, business owners can collaborate with one another to solve their business challenges.

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Your TAB business coaches in London

Isháun’s Experience

Isháun has over 20 years experience in consulting & technology solutions. This is in both smaller start-ups in the Fintech and Regtec space, as well as larger institutions in the Financial Services industry.

Prior to setting up his own business 10 years ago in Chiswick, London W4, Isháun led Microsoft’s major clients globally. He oversaw some of the largest Transformation assignments for clients including Morgan Stanley, Credit Suisse, J.P. Morgan, Deutsche Bank, Bank of England & The London Stock Exchange. In 2010, Isháun was awarded “The Microsoft Global Leadership Award” for bringing positive transformation across all partnerships and client programmes.

Isháun has been involved in setting-up new ventures, enabling Partners to create further revenue streams by advising and connecting them to relevant, business changing opportunities. Isháun is also involved with the incubation and launching of new technology offerings, business alignment and business expansion for start-ups. He eventually set up growth propositions for 3 separate Microsoft partners to have successfully sell.

Isháun and his Clients

He now owns and operates The Alternative Board® (TAB) in West London. TAB helps forward-thinking business owners & leaders build extraordinary, incredible businesses.

Most recently, Isháun has been invited to present at TEDx on the subject of “managing competition in times of crisis management”. He also coaches students at both De Montfort & Warwick University where he studied Computer Management, Economics and Organisational behaviours.

Overall, Isháun is a results focused entrepreneur with a demonstrable record of personal and leadership success, recognised by clients and TAB members for his collaborative style and self-belief.

Every Sunday, Isháun is seen wearing his Rugby coaching hat along with his whistle, teaching kids Rugby in Chiswick. In his spare time, Isháun enjoys Yoga, meditation, competitive cycling and family ski breaks as well as education and health-related charitable initiatives across the world.

Rob Tauscher is a Partner at The Alternative Board and is responsible for  South West London.

His passion is helping businesses to grow and reach their full potential. He has over twenty years of experience working with some of the world’s most successful companies, helping them develop strategic and communications plans to gain market share. His specialisms are marketing, communications and branding. These he developed working with clients such as Mercedes-Benz, Shell, Nestle, TalkTalk and Sky.

His practical experience was aided by his MBA from Imperial University.

His TAB members come from a wide area in South West London including: Putney, Wandsworth, Kingston Upon Thames, Twickenham, Richmond and Teddington.

Discover the benefits of our business support in London

Start with you

Focus on what you want in life and how your business can help get you there.

Increase profitability

Be held accountable to meet your business targets.

Improve decisions

Take control of your decisions through peer support and proven planning tools

Make better time choices

Spend your time well by utilising the experience of others.

Become a better leader

Motivate your people with the guidance of peers and an expert coach.

Plan a successful exit

Get the best result for you with tailored, hands-on support.

Hear from our London members

I’ve been a TAB member since June 2020 and found the experience to be very positive. Working in the West London Board, Isháun Singh has been an excellent facilitator and mentor. He is passionate about seeing his members succeed and looks for opportunities to help them grow and develop. Having a structure to the event and seeing people regularly who are similar stage businesses is useful platform for learning and support. As a new full service event management I am confident that TAB will help me reach my goals for 2021 both personally and professionally.

Mrinal Madina, 2k Tiger

TAB has been invaluable: what started as a support group has now developed into treasured friends whose experiences, ideas and contributions have helped overcome many challenges and stimulated both business and personal growth.

Asif Hussain, Novus Tax

Running a business can get overwhelming. TAB has been invaluable: what started as a support group has now developed into treasured friends whose experiences, ideas and contributions have helped overcome many challenges and stimulated both business and personal growth. The coaching has brought my business goals into focus to paint both short and long-term targets to work towards. I can accredit my successes to the newfound balance in both my personal and business life to the inspirational culture created by TAB West London.

Asif Hussain, Novus Tax

The Alternative Board has been a real game changer for me personally and my business. Ishaun puts together meetings which are incredibly thought provoking and encompass discussion between a wide range of people from different business perspectives. The insight into other businesses and the feedback I have received on my business has been fascinating and incredibly useful. It is also comforting to discover that you are not alone and that many other business owners are facing the same type of challenges that I am. Furthermore, just the the contacts alone I have already made from attending make this process a no brainer. Then there's the ongoing support and mentorship - I could go on...... As you can probably tell, I'm sold on this and would recommend any business leader to sign up for TAB!

Edward Crowther, Director at Agent and Home/AirHomes

FAQ's

TAB's business support in London is an excellent choice for you and your business. Here are just three reasons why  business owners would benefit from TAB:

  • Our London business coaches have experience

    Both Rob and Isháun are seasoned business professionals. Combined, they have over 40 years of experience and both love to help local business owners lead better lives and run stronger businesses.
  • TAB's business support starts with you

    Rather than focusing on your strategic or recruitment problems straight away, our services start with you, the business owner. We want to help you identify what you want from life, and then we can work with you to grow your business so you achieve that personal vision.

  • A combination of complementary services

    At TAB in London, you don't just get business coaching, but those sessions are complemented really well with our advisory boards and our exclusive online strategic planning platform. This means through our support services, you'll have every avenue covered to grow your business and become a better leader.

Unlike traditional business meetings that many of us have experienced, a TAB board gives everyone equal time - equal time to discuss and seek help on their own challenge or opportunity. There is a structured process for the running of the meeting which means everyone also has the opportunity to give their own advice and opinion. We don't allow one person to 'hog' a meeting!

In combination with the TAB meeting, members also get access to our business coaching services.

The other business owners and leaders on your board will be very experienced and will have no vested interest in your business, other than a desire to help you. As a result, they'll give you impartial business advice based on real-world experience because often they will have faced similar challenges themselves. What's even greater is you get to do the same for them. Not only does the board provide accountability and expert advice, it becomes a mechanism for developing valuable friendships.

If you have decided you want to improve yourself and your business, but feel like you don't have the time, how will that change if you don't take action?

TAB encourages you to take time away from your business and benefit from the insight, experience, and wisdom of your TAB facilitator and your fellow board members. It's a chance to take a step back. This way, you can actually save time by making better decisions and learning from others.

Whilst all businesses are unique in some way, they still face many of the same major issues with time, people, strategy, money, vision and exit.

You are an expert in your sector, but we are all experts in business. The advantage of working with fellow business owners and leaders from diverse backgrounds is their ability to provide new perspectives and different ways to handle the same situation based on real world experience.

You will also get the opportunity to help others with their business growth, by offering your perspective and advice. It's a win-win!

We are confident you will get a return on investment for your monthly TAB membership fee. As we offer personalised business support services,  a conversation with your nearest TAB facilitator will guide you through the process and allow them to provide you with your bespoke quote.

We’re so confident in our service that we offer a money-back guarantee - if you don’t feel you’ve received value after three months of TAB membership, we’ll give your money straight back.

Put simply, no – a competitor cannot join your board. We have a comprehensive process which makes sure that you do not sit on a board with potential competitors. A key part of our screening process allows existing members to prevent new members from joining their board where they feel a conflict of interest could exist. This will guarantee no competitors join your group.

Some of our TAB facilitators offer the opportunity to attend a TAB Taster Board Meeting, giving you the chance to experience how TAB works and the value it can provide for you and your business. Equally, if there are places on an existing board and your facilitator thinks you'd be a good fit, they may invite you as a guest. Contact Isháun or Rob to find out more.

Start your journey with TAB

Get in touch with Isháun or Rob.

They will contact you to arrange an introductory meeting.

During which, you’ll chat about whether TAB business coaching is right for you and your business.

Attend your first TAB board meeting and coaching session to discover the power of peer support.

Find business support in London by getting in touch.

There’s no obligation, only an opportunity to find out more.

Driving business growth through peer support

Thousands of business owners have experienced true growth through the business support services at TAB. 

Our services cover a plethora of business contexts including:

Sustaining growth

Satisfying stakeholders

Our business support success stories

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Scaling Up with Confidence: George Goss’s Business Journey with TAB
by George Goss

Discover how George Goss grew his business 2.5x and built a stronger team with the support of The Alternative Board (TAB) and peer advisory insights.

Scoring Big: How Blueblood Transformed Their Business Game with TAB
by Dale Harris and Ben Cook

Discover how Dale Harris and Ben Cook transformed their business with TAB's support, boosting profitability and streamlining operations.

Bridget's Journey from Tradition to Transformation with TAB
by Bridget Petty

Discover Bridget's remarkable journey from tradition to transformation with TAB, showcasing the power of mentorship, diverse perspectives, and community support for business success.

Strategic Innovation & Mentorship | Dev4 Online Success Story
by Gail Henderson

Learn how Gail Henderson overcame uncertainty with strategic innovation and mentorship with TAB. 

TAB offers solidarity and a great sounding board
by Matt Hamlin

Discover how Matt Hamlin, co-founder of Metron Group Ltd, transformed his business and is on track to achieve their desired 20% year-on-year growth.

From Struggle to Strength: Professor Deborah Eyre's TAB Journey
by Deborah Eyre

Explore how Professor Deborah Eyre, founder of High-Performance Learning, transformed her business and overcame challenges with the help of TAB's advisory board and strategic planning.

The TAB York Effect: Tripling PPS Ltd's Revenue in Record Time
by Joseph Fitzpatrick

Explore how The Alternative Board (TAB) York played a pivotal role in transforming PPS Ltd from a family-run janitorial supplies business into a market leader, tripling its revenue and workforce in just five years.

From Struggles to Triumph: Kerrell's Journey to SME Success through TAB
by Kerrell Blyth

Kerrell Blyth, Managing Director of NCS Ltd, turned her struggles into triumphs through her Leeds South TAB board membership.

The Power of Peer Support: From Bedroom Startup to £2.5M Turnover Powerhouse
by Sheri Irons

Sheri Irons, commercial director based in Aylesbury, talks about her experience with The Alternative Board (UK), leading to accelerated business growth.

Cema Vending Achieved Commercial Success with TAB's Support
by Simon Leadley

By working with The Alternative Board (UK), Simon Leadley from Cema Vending was able to achieve commercial success, which included launching two new brands, increasing turnover, and meeting the demand for healthy, fresh food options and premium coffee in workplaces.

StratPro with TAB holds our leaders to account
by Steven O'Brien

Steve O'Brien, CEO of software company, NewIcon Ltd talks about the experience of his team as they went through the StratPro Programme.

StratPro with TAB finally gave me a cohesive and collaborative team
by Stephen Attree

Stephen Attree, Managing Partner of MLP Law based in Manchester, talks about the experience of his team as they went through the StratPro Programme.

Time to think more independently
by David Scalley

David Scalley, MD of AJT Engineering shares how TAB has influenced better financial management, reporting, and people improvement in his business.

I've stopped doubting myself as a leader
by Ian Hazeldine

Customer success story about Ian Hazeldine who joined TAB and stopped doubting himself as a leader, and got to grips with people management and his finances. 

Peer support energised my business ambitions
by Skylar Atkinson

Customer success story about Skylar Atkinson at Belvoir Aberdeen, who has strengthened her business and brand after being part of a TAB board.

Selling my business quicker
by Hywel Parry

Customer success story about Hywel Parry, Director at Lime Tree Vets, who sold his business quicker and met his personal vision through the help of TAB. 

Finding the support infrastructure I was looking for
by Suzanne Lawson

Suzanne Lawson from Moorland Contract Group shares her business journey and how TAB was exactly the support she was looking for.

How TAB gave me a new lease of life
by Anna-Marie Eardley

Anna-Marie Eardley, Owner of Waterloo Quay Properties, tells us her story and how TAB gave her a new lease of life.

My debt of gratitude to TAB after 400% turnover boost
by Adam Bell

Adam Bell, director at marketing agency Moment, shares his story and his gratitude to TAB after helping him achieve a 400% turnover boost.

Growing in confidence as a leader
by Jolanta Jankowski

Read Jolanta's story about how joing a TAB Board has helped her to develop her role and confidence as the Operations Manager at her business.

Saving time and working smarter not harder
by Rob Watson

Customer success story about Rob Watson, business owner at ph9 Ltd, and how TAB has helped him to save time and make smarter decisions.

Becoming a better business leader
by Dr Stewart Desson

Success story about Dr Stewart Desson from Lumina Learning who became a better leader after joining a TAB Board.

Rediscovering myself as an individual
by Kirsty Davies-Chinnock

Kirsty-Davies Chinnock, Managing Director at PPS Ltd tells us how TAB helped her to rediscover herself and to meet her goals.

A catalyst to improved performance levels
by Jim Liptrot

Customer success story about Jim Liptrot, Business Owner at Howorth Group and how TAB was a catalyst to his business' improved performance.

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*Stats based on a recent survey of 93 active TAB members