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With over 20 years of experience as a Business Advisor working across the public and private sector.  I specialise in helping businesses of all sizes from startups to multinational corporations achieve their goals. This can be shaping an idea into a business, bringing a new product or service to market, creating a business plan or pitch deck, growing an existing operation, or obtaining funding or investment.  With a blend of public and private sector knowledge, insights and practical expertise I help businesses navigate the often complex landscape of business support.  
 
I offer tailored support for businesses and business support organisations through 1-2-1 and group sessions, helping entrepreneurs and owners to meet their objectives.  I work to understand each businesses unique needs, and guide owners through their funding journey from exploration through to securing grant, debt, and equity funding at varying stages of their business lifecycle.  
 
I currently mentor business owners to be better leaders by focusing on the importance of being healthy which will help business owners achieve their ambitions and deal with challenges and setbacks. 
My passion lies in starting, developing and maintaining long-term, trusted relationships with clients across all sectors, helping them navigate the complexities of running a business and securing funding. I take immense pride in seeing businesses succeed and thrive, and I’m always eager to support businesses on their journey to success.
 
I enjoy passing on my knowledge and currently work with several organisations to create and deliver workshops on business related topics.  I help clients develop business plans, complete funding requests, create and refine pitch decks, and conduct financial assessments with the aim of finding the right financial solutions for each business.  
 
get in touch to talk about any of my services or to discuss how I can support you and your business. 
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WHAT I OFFER

With over 20 years of experience working with businesses across various sectors, I provide personalised support in the following key areas:

BUSINESS SUPPORT

Are you an established business looking to grow ?

Are you a new start business needing support with understanding how to start or how to fund your idea?

Do you want to spend time working on your business?

Are you looking for 121 support to help grow or expand your business in the UK or internationally?

Business Start-Up Support

From ideation to launch, I’ll help you build a strong foundation for your business with tailored business plans, funding strategies, and pitch deck creation.

Starting a business can be a thrilling yet challenging journey. Whether you’re in the early stages of planning or you’re ready to launch, I provide tailored guidance to help you navigate the process successfully. With over 20 years of experience supporting businesses across a wide range of sectors, I help entrepreneurs like you build a strong foundation for growth, secure funding, and access valuable resources.  

I specialise in helping entrepreneurs and startups at every stage of their journey. From business planning to funding and strategy development, I offer comprehensive support to help you navigate challenges and seize opportunities, ensuring your business is set up for growth and sustainability.

What You Can Expect:

  • Tailored Business Planning: We’ll work together to develop a clear, actionable business plan that outlines your vision, market strategy, financial goals, and long-term objectives. A solid plan is essential for guiding your growth and attracting investors.
  • Pitch Deck & Business Plan Creation & Review: I’ll assist you in creating and refining your pitch deck and business plan, ensuring they effectively communicate your vision and investment potential to investors, partners, and stakeholders.
  • Funding & Grant Support: Finding the right funding options can be tricky. I’ll help you explore debt financing, equity investment, and grants, guiding you through the application processes and connecting you with the right funding sources.
  • Workshops: I offer personalised workshops, where you can learn the basic skills needed to turn your idea into reality.  This includes areas including understanding your market position, company structures, pricing your offer, wellbeing, finances and dealing with risk.
  • Ongoing Support: I’m with you every step of the way. From your initial idea to securing funding and scaling your business, I offer support to ensure you stay on track and overcome any obstacles that arise.
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Business Growth and Strategy

Looking to scale? I offer strategic advice, financial assessments, and operational planning to ensure your business continues to grow.

Building and scaling a business is no small feat. Whether you’re looking to refine your strategy, secure funding, start or grow your international trade activities, or simply navigate the challenges of growth, I provide comprehensive business support tailored to your unique needs. With over 20 years of experience, I offer hands-on guidance across all aspects of business development helping you move forward with confidence.

From business planning and financial assessments to pitch deck reviews and grant applications, I’m here to help you unlock your business’s full potential. Together, we’ll identify the best strategies to accelerate your growth and set you up for long-term success.

What You Can Expect:

  • Personalised Guidance: I take the time to understand your business’s specific goals and challenges, offering tailored solutions that address your unique needs.
  • Strategic Planning: Receive expert advice on developing and refining your business plan, growth strategy, and financial projections to ensure your business is on the right track.
  • Funding Support: I will help you assess your funding needs, identify the right options (debt, equity, grants), and assist you in preparing applications to secure the resources you need.
  • Pitch Deck & Business Plan Reviews: Whether you’re seeking investors or preparing for a grant application, I offer detailed reviews and feedback to ensure your pitch deck and business plan are compelling and investor-ready.
  • Ongoing Support: I’m not just here for a one-time consultation; I provide continuous support, including introductions to potential partners, investors, and key industry contacts, to help you continue to grow and thrive.
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INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS SUPPORT

Are you an international business looking to understand the UK funding landscape and what your UK finance options are?

Are you looking to set up a UK operation and want to understand what support could be available to support this?

Business Start-Up Support

From ideation to launch, I’ll help you build a strong foundation for your business with tailored business plans, funding strategies, and pitch deck creation.

Starting a business can be a thrilling yet challenging journey. Whether you’re in the early stages of planning or you’re ready to launch, I provide tailored guidance to help you navigate the process successfully. With over 20 years of experience supporting businesses across a wide range of sectors, I help entrepreneurs like you build a strong foundation for growth, secure funding, and access valuable resources.  

I specialise in helping entrepreneurs and startups at every stage of their journey. From business planning to funding and strategy development, I offer comprehensive support to help you navigate challenges and seize opportunities, ensuring your business is set up for growth and sustainability.

What You Can Expect:

  • Tailored Business Planning: We’ll work together to develop a clear, actionable business plan that outlines your vision, market strategy, financial goals, and long-term objectives. A solid plan is essential for guiding your growth and attracting investors.
  • Pitch Deck & Business Plan Creation & Review: I’ll assist you in creating and refining your pitch deck and business plan, ensuring they effectively communicate your vision and investment potential to investors, partners, and stakeholders.
  • Funding & Grant Support: Finding the right funding options can be tricky. I’ll help you explore debt financing, equity investment, and grants, guiding you through the application processes and connecting you with the right funding sources.
  • Workshops: I offer personalised workshops, where you can learn the basic skills needed to turn your idea into reality.  This includes areas including understanding your market position, company structures, pricing your offer, wellbeing, finances and dealing with risk.
  • Ongoing Support: I’m with you every step of the way. From your initial idea to securing funding and scaling your business, I offer support to ensure you stay on track and overcome any obstacles that arise.
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Grant Support

I’ll help you identify, apply for, and secure grants that can fuel your business growth, ensuring that you meet all eligibility requirements and submit strong applications.

Grants can provide invaluable financial support for your business at each stage of its evolution, but securing them can be a complex and competitive process. I offer grant support to help businesses identify, apply for, and successfully secure grants that align with their growth goals. 

What You Can Expect:

  • Grant Identification & Research: I will help you identify where to find support in identifying grant opportunities for your business. Whether you’re looking for industry-specific grants, government funding, or regional support we will explore the potential options together. 
  • Application Support: I provide support throughout the application process, helping you craft proposals that effectively demonstrate your business’s potential, goals, and how you meet the grant fundings aims and objectives.
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Business Growth and Strategy

Looking to scale? I offer strategic advice, financial assessments, and operational planning to ensure your business continues to grow.

Building and scaling a business is no small feat. Whether you’re looking to refine your strategy, secure funding, start or grow your international trade activities, or simply navigate the challenges of growth, I provide comprehensive business support tailored to your unique needs. With over 20 years of experience, I offer hands-on guidance across all aspects of business development helping you move forward with confidence.

From business planning and financial assessments to pitch deck reviews and grant applications, I’m here to help you unlock your business’s full potential. Together, we’ll identify the best strategies to accelerate your growth and set you up for long-term success.

What You Can Expect:

  • Personalised Guidance: I take the time to understand your business’s specific goals and challenges, offering tailored solutions that address your unique needs.
  • Strategic Planning: Receive expert advice on developing and refining your business plan, growth strategy, and financial projections to ensure your business is on the right track.
  • Funding Support: I will help you assess your funding needs, identify the right options (debt, equity, grants), and assist you in preparing applications to secure the resources you need.
  • Pitch Deck & Business Plan Reviews: Whether you’re seeking investors or preparing for a grant application, I offer detailed reviews and feedback to ensure your pitch deck and business plan are compelling and investor-ready.
  • Ongoing Support: I’m not just here for a one-time consultation; I provide continuous support, including introductions to potential partners, investors, and key industry contacts, to help you continue to grow and thrive.
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Financial Support

Whether you're assessing cash flow, preparing for investment, or managing financial risks, I’ll guide you in creating a strong financial strategy to support long-term success.

Navigating funding options can be overwhelming. Understanding and managing your business finances is critical for long-term success. Whether you’re just starting out, looking to scale, or preparing for investment, having a solid financial strategy and robust finances is key. I offer financial support designed to help you assess, plan, and manage your finances in a way that positions your business for growth and stability.

With over 20 years of experience helping businesses navigate the financial landscape at every stage, I provide guidance on financial assessments, cash flow management, pricing, and funding options. Together, we’ll ensure your business has the financial foundation it needs to thrive.

What You Can Expect:

  • Funding Options Guidance: From debt financing and equity funding to grants, I’ll guide you in understanding the best funding options for your business, ensuring that you’re in the best position to secure the funds you need to grow.
  • Cash Flow Management: Understanding and managing cash flow is essential for keeping your business running smoothly. I’ll help you understand your cash flow, manage expenses, and ensure you have the facilities in place that you need for your day-to-day operations.
  • Investment Readiness & Financial Planning: Whether you’re seeking investment or preparing for a new phase of growth, I’ll help you develop a comprehensive financial plan that makes your business attractive to investors and lenders.
  • Pitch Deck & Business Plan Financials: I’ll work with you to ensure your financials are investor-ready. Whether you need assistance with projections or refining your financial story for your pitch deck, I’ll help you present a strong case for funding.
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International Business Funding

Financial Guidance for International Businesses Entering the UK Market and unlocking investment opportunities

Whether you’re expanding into the UK or preparing for UK-based investment, I provide tailored financial guidance to support your objectives and build a platform for long-term success. Entering a new market can be complex—understanding and managing your UK business finances is critical to building a stable foundation. Whether you’re launching operations, scaling across the UK, or seeking investment, understanding your financial options and building a strategy is essential.

With over 5 years experience of supporting businesses through international expansion, I offer expert guidance on navigating the UK financial landscape and funding options. 

What You Can Expect:

  • UK Funding Options Guidance: From local grant opportunities and venture capital to bank lending and alternative finance, I’ll guide you through the UK funding ecosystem. You’ll gain insight into the most suitable financing options and how to meet the requirements of UK-based lenders and investors.

  • Cash Flow & Operational Financial Management: Managing cash flow in a new market can be challenging and can cause significant cash flow pressures on global operations. I’ll help you manage local costs and ensure your operations are supported with the right financing facilities.

  • Investor Pitch & Business Plan Financials: I work with international businesses to ensure your UK financials are aligned with investor expectations. Whether developing UK-specific projections or refining the financial narrative in your pitch deck, I’ll help you present a compelling, credible case for funding.

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FINANCE AND FUNDING SUPPORT

Are you wanting to access grants, debt or equity funding to help your business move forward but don't know where to start or what the right funding option is to support you?

Are you ready to apply for business funding to invest in new equipment, buy or move premises, or improve cash flow and need support through this process?

Are you seeking equity investment for your business and need help refining your pitch deck?

Grant Support

I’ll help you identify, apply for, and secure grants that can fuel your business growth, ensuring that you meet all eligibility requirements and submit strong applications.

Grants can provide invaluable financial support for your business at each stage of its evolution, but securing them can be a complex and competitive process. I offer grant support to help businesses identify, apply for, and successfully secure grants that align with their growth goals. 

What You Can Expect:

  • Grant Identification & Research: I will help you identify where to find support in identifying grant opportunities for your business. Whether you’re looking for industry-specific grants, government funding, or regional support we will explore the potential options together. 
  • Application Support: I provide support throughout the application process, helping you craft proposals that effectively demonstrate your business’s potential, goals, and how you meet the grant fundings aims and objectives.
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Pitch Deck Creation

Attract the right investors with a professionally crafted pitch deck that tells your story clearly, showcasing your potential for growth and profitability.

A strong pitch deck is your gateway to securing the investment you need to take your business to the next level. Whether you’re looking to attract equity investors, venture capital, or even grant funding, your pitch deck must clearly communicate your business’s value, vision, and growth potential. I am experienced in supporting the creation of pitch decks and offer support in crafting presentations to send to investors.

I work with pre-starts, startups and growing businesses to develop pitch decks that highlight your unique strengths and secure the funding you need.

What You Can Expect:

  • Tailored Pitch Deck: I’ll help you create a pitch deck that is tailored to your business, ensuring it tells a story about your vision, market, and value proposition. Every pitch deck is unique and needs to align with your goals and target investors to help improve chances of success.  

  • Clear & Concise Messaging: Investors don’t have time for lengthy presentations. I will guide you in presenting your business in a clear, concise, and impactful way that quickly communicates your key selling points, including your business model, market opportunity, and financial potential.

  • Strategic Focus: We’ll focus on the most critical aspects of your business, such as your unique selling proposition, market opportunity, competitive landscape, and financial projections. These elements are essential to securing investor interest.

  • Review & Refinement: If you already have a pitch deck, I offer reviews to help you refine the content, structure, and design to help it make an impact.

  • Ongoing Feedback & Support: A pitch deck is not a one-off project, it’s a dynamic tool that evolves with your business. I’ll provide continuous feedback and updates to ensure your pitch deck reflects the latest developments in your business and aligns with your evolving goals.

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Financial Support

Whether you're assessing cash flow, preparing for investment, or managing financial risks, I’ll guide you in creating a strong financial strategy to support long-term success.

Navigating funding options can be overwhelming. Understanding and managing your business finances is critical for long-term success. Whether you’re just starting out, looking to scale, or preparing for investment, having a solid financial strategy and robust finances is key. I offer financial support designed to help you assess, plan, and manage your finances in a way that positions your business for growth and stability.

With over 20 years of experience helping businesses navigate the financial landscape at every stage, I provide guidance on financial assessments, cash flow management, pricing, and funding options. Together, we’ll ensure your business has the financial foundation it needs to thrive.

What You Can Expect:

  • Funding Options Guidance: From debt financing and equity funding to grants, I’ll guide you in understanding the best funding options for your business, ensuring that you’re in the best position to secure the funds you need to grow.
  • Cash Flow Management: Understanding and managing cash flow is essential for keeping your business running smoothly. I’ll help you understand your cash flow, manage expenses, and ensure you have the facilities in place that you need for your day-to-day operations.
  • Investment Readiness & Financial Planning: Whether you’re seeking investment or preparing for a new phase of growth, I’ll help you develop a comprehensive financial plan that makes your business attractive to investors and lenders.
  • Pitch Deck & Business Plan Financials: I’ll work with you to ensure your financials are investor-ready. Whether you need assistance with projections or refining your financial story for your pitch deck, I’ll help you present a strong case for funding.
Get in touch
Business Growth and Strategy

Looking to scale? I offer strategic advice, financial assessments, and operational planning to ensure your business continues to grow.

Building and scaling a business is no small feat. Whether you’re looking to refine your strategy, secure funding, start or grow your international trade activities, or simply navigate the challenges of growth, I provide comprehensive business support tailored to your unique needs. With over 20 years of experience, I offer hands-on guidance across all aspects of business development helping you move forward with confidence.

From business planning and financial assessments to pitch deck reviews and grant applications, I’m here to help you unlock your business’s full potential. Together, we’ll identify the best strategies to accelerate your growth and set you up for long-term success.

What You Can Expect:

  • Personalised Guidance: I take the time to understand your business’s specific goals and challenges, offering tailored solutions that address your unique needs.
  • Strategic Planning: Receive expert advice on developing and refining your business plan, growth strategy, and financial projections to ensure your business is on the right track.
  • Funding Support: I will help you assess your funding needs, identify the right options (debt, equity, grants), and assist you in preparing applications to secure the resources you need.
  • Pitch Deck & Business Plan Reviews: Whether you’re seeking investors or preparing for a grant application, I offer detailed reviews and feedback to ensure your pitch deck and business plan are compelling and investor-ready.
  • Ongoing Support: I’m not just here for a one-time consultation; I provide continuous support, including introductions to potential partners, investors, and key industry contacts, to help you continue to grow and thrive.
Get in touch
International Business Funding

Financial Guidance for International Businesses Entering the UK Market and unlocking investment opportunities

Whether you’re expanding into the UK or preparing for UK-based investment, I provide tailored financial guidance to support your objectives and build a platform for long-term success. Entering a new market can be complex—understanding and managing your UK business finances is critical to building a stable foundation. Whether you’re launching operations, scaling across the UK, or seeking investment, understanding your financial options and building a strategy is essential.

With over 5 years experience of supporting businesses through international expansion, I offer expert guidance on navigating the UK financial landscape and funding options. 

What You Can Expect:

  • UK Funding Options Guidance: From local grant opportunities and venture capital to bank lending and alternative finance, I’ll guide you through the UK funding ecosystem. You’ll gain insight into the most suitable financing options and how to meet the requirements of UK-based lenders and investors.

  • Cash Flow & Operational Financial Management: Managing cash flow in a new market can be challenging and can cause significant cash flow pressures on global operations. I’ll help you manage local costs and ensure your operations are supported with the right financing facilities.

  • Investor Pitch & Business Plan Financials: I work with international businesses to ensure your UK financials are aligned with investor expectations. Whether developing UK-specific projections or refining the financial narrative in your pitch deck, I’ll help you present a compelling, credible case for funding.

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WORKSHOPS

Are you a university, Local authority, social enterprise, local area support organisation,, or professional body wanting support to deliver high quality informative business related workshops delivered?

My workshop topics cover:

Business essentials and wellbeing as a business owner

Business planning and building a business plan

Starting a business in the Creative Industries

Building a pitch deck

Business funding and finance options

Workshop Delivery

I offer a series of interactive, hands-on workshops designed to empower businesses at all stages of their journey.

Starting and growing a business requires more than just a great idea—it takes the right skills, strategies, and knowledge. My interactive workshops cover topics including Business Essentials for pre-start companies, pitch deck creation, understanding finances, and business planning  to help you navigate the startup journey with confidence. This range of half day, full day and workshop series are designed to give you hands-on experience and practical tools to help you navigate the startup journey with confidence.

In these workshops, you’ll gain actionable insights, collaborate with like-minded entrepreneurs, and leave with a clear understanding of the next steps to move your business forward.

What You Can Expect:

  • Practical Guidance: We’ll dive into topics that matter most to you, from business planning and funding strategies to marketing and scaling up.
  • Real-World Solutions: Each session is designed to provide you with real-world solutions that you can apply immediately to your business. Leave each workshop with new skills, tools, and resources you can put into action right away.

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HOW I CAN HELP YOU

I will work with you on a 1-2-1 or a 1-2-many basis, offering a bespoke range of services from individual consultations to group workshops. Whether you need personalised advice or want to benefit from a more collaborative, group-focused approach, I’m here to support you take the next step

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Bespoke Solutions

I provide customised support based on your individual needs

Expert Guidance

With deep experience across finance, investment, business planning, and growth strategies, I offer actionable advice to help you overcome obstacles and seize opportunities.

Continued Support

I offer ongoing guidance to ensure your business stays on track, whether that’s adjusting strategies, refining business plans, or identifying new funding sources.

CLIENT SUCCESS STORIES

I’m proud to have helped countless businesses across various sectors achieve their goals. From startups finding their footing to established businesses securing investment and scaling operations, I take great personal pride in seeing my clients succeed. Explore testimonials and case studies to hear firsthand from clients who have benefitted from my support.

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