What Members Say About

the Value of 

The Alternative Board^®  (TAB)

"Being a member of a TAB board has had many substantial benefits to me and my company.  First, the roundtable setting of the meetings reinforces and continues to amaze me that no matter what your business is, we all face the same challenges.  Being able to openly discuss the issues I face as a business owner with other owners has greatly assisted me in building my business.  Secondly, the coaching sessions keep me on track to build my business to where I want it to be.  While we all have great ideas and hopes, often without the outside assistance to focus, these profitable ideas never happen.  It has been enlightening as all the pieces have started to fall into place and my business starts to show the desired growth results."

John Smutny, President, Microflex, Seattle, WA

"The information overload for today’s business owner is overwhelming and my TAB involvement keeps me focused on what my purpose, perspective and priorities are to maximize success.  The networking and resource sharing is icing on the cake!"

William S. Cottringer Ph.D., President, Puget Sound Security Inc, Bellevue, WA

"As a TAB member for many years I emphasize that discussion and advice is with people who have gotten to know your particular business.  These TAB members are business practitioners like you with real world experiences, not Theoreticians.  TAB is practical."

Jerry Edmonds, Attorney at Law, Williams Kastner, Seattle, WA

"I have been a TAB member for over five years.  TAB first and foremost helps me cut costs to increase profitability. By sharing financial statements other members offer suggestions for ways to save money.  The board offers marketing ideas and emphasizes that marketing is one of the most important things you can do for your business.

The board meeting is a safe place to discuss the issues that employees cannot be privileged to.  And best of all you leave the meetings with practical solutions."

Dennis LaValle, Owner, LaValle Printing and Mailing, Woodinville, WA

"The program is great, and it keeps me on track so I spend my time concentrating on the important issues that will move me and my company in the direction that I want to go.  It is amazing how much clarity I have gained just by taking the small amount of time to actually sit with my coach and answer questions and focus on strategic planning. 

It is easy to get sidetracked, so I appreciate having a coach and a group that offer support, guidance and also hold me accountable to do what I said I was going to do."

Christine Skrak, CEO, Triumph Expo & Events, Inc., Seattle, WA

"The energy and intellect of the group make the meeting very enjoyable.  We all share common issues but have diverse businesses that add flavor to the conversations."

Ben Forrest, Owner, Forrest Sound Products, Bellevue, WA