Whether you are thinking about starting a business in Milton Keynes or you are already successfully trading, we would strongly advise you to consider finding a business mentor.
Even the most successful business people recognise that they do not know everything and that an impartial outside perspective can be invaluable. Unlike working for a company, as an entrepreneur, you do not have a boss to turn to or to ask for a second opinion. A good mentor will learn about you, your business, your strengths and weaknesses. This combined with their own wisdom and experience, will provide you with an ongoing support mechanism.
ABOUT ME
MY EXPERIENCE:
- I have been a business mentor & coach for hundreds of small businesses for over 30 years.
- I have started and sold two successful businesses of my own.
- I am a retired certified practising accountant.
- Former business mentor for the Peter Jones Enterprise Academy.
- I know the challenges that small businesses can face.
- I act for start-ups & small businesses and offer my client's one-to-one business mentoring & coaching.
MY MEMBERSHIPS:
- Member of the Association of Business Mentors.
- Member of the Institute of Enterprise and Entrepreneurs.
- Fellow Member of the Institute of Directors.
WHAT I OFFER SMALL BUSINESSES & START-UP BUSINESSES:
- Help in setting up a business
- Help with government grants for small businesses
- One-to-one business mentoring & coaching
- Support to help you plan, manage and deliver the growth for your business.
- Someone to bounce ideas off
- Business strategy
- Marketing- including social media, Seo, Linkedin, Twitter & Instagram.
- Provide unbiased guidance strategic support and thinking
- Help you to prioritise build and grow your network
- Business plan, cashflow, budgeting & profit & loss forecast
- Researching small businesses funding
- Improving your business profits
- Ideas for new products or services, or ways of working
- Tips for your business that are gained from practical experience
- Develop key business skills
Running your own business can be exciting, frustrating, and nerve-racking, but watching something you have built become successful is one of the most fulfilling and exciting things you can do in life. I am passionate about what I do and it shows in my work and proven track record.
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