BUSINESS ADVISORY
At whipSMART Advisory, we leverage three decades of international business and management expertise to drive manufacturing sector transformation. Led by our Managing Director, Anthony Sive, our team specialises in consulting services and hands-on support to elevate your organisation.
Our business advisory services are designed to help you navigate complex business challenges and achieve your strategic goals. We offer personalised advisory services tailored to your unique needs.
Explore our expertise, achievements and testimonials to see how we can guide you towards manufacturing excellence.
OUR EXPERTISE
With over three decades of international business and management experience across diverse industries, whipSMART Advisory serves as a catalyst for change.
Our Managing Director, Anthony Sive, actively drives transformation in manufacturing through his extensive experience and proven leadership.
We specialise in consulting and hands-on assistance for the manufacturing sector, focusing on business systems development, digital transformation, and sustainable growth strategies to help your organisation thrive.
As manufacturing and leadership experts, we are eager to share our insights on your journey to excellence.
Backed by a strong academic record and membership of professional associations, including Chartered Professional Engineer status, whipSMART Advisory brings substantial knowledge and expertise to the manufacturing sector.
Contact us today to discuss how we can assist your organisation in achieving its goals.
Peter Smaller, Executive Chairman,
Southern Steel Group
"When Southern Steel decided to enter the plate processing business, the risks were high, and speed was crucial to outpace competitors. Anthony took us from concept to implementation in just three months – an incredible feat in the steel processing world."
Ron Ferster, Executive Chairman,
Sanwa Holdings
"Anthony's strategy-first approach considered our growing business, asset life-stage, and risk profiles. He helped us view this challenge as more than a project, creating significant value in the process."
Key Achievements
Our extensive experience and successful projects demonstrate our ability to provide consulting services and hands-on assistance in the manufacturing sector. Here are some key achievements showcasing our expertise:
1
Identified and implemented new business opportunities in Australian manufacturing, particularly in growth industries including grid-scale solar PV and consumer glass recycling.
2
Combined two rival businesses into a cohesive, market-leading division at InfraBuild, boosting revenue and reducing costs through focused sales efforts.
3
Created the go-to-market strategy for two leading brands – Construction Solutions and ARC - resulting in precise brand definitions and reduced operating costs.
4
Orchestrated NEPEAN Building & Infrastructure's turnaround, from a loss into record profitability - the highest in the company's 60-year history - with over 70% revenue growth.
5
Transformed NEPEAN Building & Infrastructure's culture into a customer-focused, lean, and continuous improvement mindset across all levels.
6
Successfully executed a $45 million management buy-in (MBI) strategy for a tube manufacturing business with venture capital.
7
Doubled Southern Steel revenue as Group General Manager, with enhanced profitability, supporting the CEO and owner.
8
Spearheaded R&D and business development for novel concrete, asphalt, and masonry recycling businesses, culminating in the establishment of a new division, Boral Recycling Pty Ltd.
9
Advised a start-up manufacturing business in a monopoly market which, in 2 years, established its credentials with a 30% market share. The addition of proprietary and patent protected products facilitated its sale 6 years later for more than 6 times earnings.