Greenfees.com.au

Thomas:
To provide golfers with an easier and more accessible way of booking tee times, with the by product of saving them time and money, it also provides golf clubs with the opportunity to access many potential clients, that they would generally not have reached.

Nigel:
To become the leader in providing online tee reservations for the golf community while developing sustainable growth through innovation, diversity and leadership.

What you sell / services you offer (brief description of your company):

The concept is a unique idea that allows users to search different golf clubs simultaneously, and book tee times online, saving both time and money. The website is designed to be user friendly and easy to navigate by providing a simple but striking layout. A tee time can be booked within seconds and automatic confirmation sent to the user making the whole process simple and hassle free.

Greenfees.com.au not only benefits internet savvy golfers but also the golf clubs, once signed up the site provides the clubs with instant access to literally thousands of potential clients increasing their exposure and ultimately filling up more tee times.

Have you always wanted to run your own business? What were some of your previous jobs / companies?

Thomas:

Yes…

I have never liked the idea of working to make someone else rich, and being brought up in a family that were self employed, I naturally always dreamed of owning my own business.

Nigel:

Initially I had the desire to create wealth through investing on the financial markets, however over time my goals changed and I decided to go into business with a friend after we came up with some ideas that had excellent potential. Currently I still work full-time as an accountant while the business is in start up phase with the view to run the business full time once it becomes sustainable.

Have you got any qualifications? Please tell us about yourself academically?

Thomas:

I was Home schooled from grade 4-12, giving me the opportunity to finish school one year early. This gave me the chance to sample University. I completed one year of a Bachelor of Science at University of the Sunshine Coast, before transferring to Queensland University of Technology (QUT) to Study Business, majoring in International Business. However, my heart wasn’t in my study, and I always found myself too busy thinking up new business ideas, to get good grades in my subjects. So I decided to follow my heart, and quit University to start a business. Although the first couple of businesses were not successful, I learnt a lot from them, which I have implemented into Greenfees.com.au and my other business ventures.

Nigel:

I completed year 12 at high school and went straight into an apprenticeship as a mechanical tradesperson for 4 years, however after working for a number of years as a qualified fitter I decided to change careers and pursue my interests in finance. I graduated from the University of the Sunshine Coast with a business degree majoring in Accounting and International business and haven’t ruled out the option of studying for a CPA in the future.

How / when did the idea of your website / company come about?

Nigel:

The idea came about several years ago when I was booking a game of golf and realised that the internet could cut time and costs of booking plus allow me to peruse available tee times over a number of clubs. I had vaguely heard of this happening in America.

However the idea didn’t come to fruition until I mentioned it to Tom who was keen to develop the idea further.

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