1. Diversify, Niche, (Innovate), Collaborate or Die!
Richard Finlayson
Diversify, Niche, (Innovate), Collaborate or Die!

3. Australian RTOs Carrick Meridian Hostec Geos Austech HHH International
Adelaide Pacific International

7. Scope
Additional qualifications
Skill sets

8. Market
Overseas
Interstate
Funding sources
Fees for Service

9. Products
Short courses
Consultancy
Complimentary Business

12. Unique Selling Point Unqualified boast: However:
“We’re the best hospitality training company in the world!”
However:
“We’re not only one of the best hospitality training colleges in Adelaide, but we were the only provider to win an award in the 2013 Restaurant & Catering Awards”

13. Innovation

15. Online learning – yes or no?
Specific types of online learning can be…
Create something new
Lead the market – be the next iPod!

17. Continued… Both parties retain their independence & identity
Work together, brainstorm & share resources
Practical examples:
Sharing offices with non-competing RTO’s
Having one booth for 2 companies at expo’s
Joint tenders & submissions
Sharing previous tenders & contracts
Sharing Compliance Manager or approved Education Officer