How Marcon Consultancy Laid Strong Foundations for New Business Growth
- Collins Hume
- Aug 19
- 2 min read
Building with Purpose: Starting Strong During Rapid Growth
When father and son team Marty and Conal Brennan founded Marcon Consultancy, they had a clear vision: deliver trusted, independent construction project and development management services across the Northern Rivers and South East Queensland.
With booming demand and strong early growth, the challenge wasn’t winning work — it was keeping pace with a solid internal structure that could sustain momentum and deliver stability.
“We’re about to turn three,” said Marty. “We have long-standing relationships which is what drove us to establish this business.”
“Our growth has been strong, so having the corporate structure to enable stability and keep up has been our biggest challenge.”
Like many high-performing startups, they needed more than just compliance support. They needed a team who could help them think, plan and grow with clarity and confidence from day one.
Enter Collins Hume: A Trusted Partner for Sustainable Success
“We sought out Collins Hume because we wanted to set up correctly from the outset with a trusted partner who would challenge and guide us.”
From initial structuring and business planning through to boardroom presence and long-term growth strategy, Collins Hume has partnered with Marcon to provide proactive, tailored advice.
Chris Atkinson, Partner and Collins Hume lead to Marcon said, “Marty and Conal are a real delight to work with — they have bottomless and boundless positive energy, which fits my style to perfection! They’re insightful and natural business people who genuinely seek and absorb advice.”
Beyond tax and compliance, the Collins Hume team supports Marcon with bookkeeping, tax planning, asset protection, risk analysis and business growth strategy — serving as a sounding board at every stage of their journey.
The Outcome: Award-Winning Impact and Inspiring Momentum
Thanks to this robust foundation and collaborative mindset, Marcon is not only growing — they’re being recognised for it. In 2024, they were awarded Outstanding New Business at the Ballina Business Awards — a testament to their clarity, capability and community impact.
Chris added, “The internal team Marty and Conal have built mirrors their own energy — positive, capable, can-do people. Our whole team enjoys working with them. It’s a true partnership.”
Marcon’s advice to others starting a business?
“Be brave. Don’t try and be everything. Focus on your strengths.”
About Marcon Consultancy
Marcon Consultancy Pty Ltd is a locally based, independent construction project and development management consultancy. Operating across the Northern Rivers and South East Queensland, their team is dedicated to delivering professional, grounded solutions to support clients and their projects from idea to implementation.
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