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My Experience

 

After completing a business degree in 1996, I decided self employment was the way forward for me as I knew that I have never wanted to work for someone else. Since that time I have created, built, expanded and sold several businesses. Some more successful than others, but you learn from your mistakes.

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I have used my 30 years of real-world business ownership to create a no-nonsense approach to help small businesses and start-ups grow faster and reach their full potential.

 

Below are some of the skills and experience I have built up over these years.

 

Sales, Marketing & Business Growth​

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  • Extensive experience in sales, marketing and promotion across a range of sectors, including advertising sales, import/export, education, product launch and everything in-between

  • Skills in identifying and using the most effective advertising platforms using both print and digital media to reach the right audience

  • Successfully launching new products and services to the market and maximising visibility for minimal cost

  • Highly developed communication skills across all levels of a business

  • Ability to identify company decision-makers to ensure information gets delivered to the right person

  • An understanding of Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) and online promotion, along with experience creating professional websites that attract on-line attention, increase sales and grow the client base

  • Experience in developing tailored, promotional campaigns to attract the ideal client base

Recruitment, Training & Team Building:

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  • ​​Experience in targeted recruiting, resulting in the right people in the right roles with a focus on employee satisfaction leading to improved loyalty and staff retention

  • Confident public speaker with experience delivering presentations to large audiences and business teams

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Logistics, Packaging & International Trade:

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  • Extensive logistics experience, managing shipments from small parcels to large, fragile goods overseas, including the export of over 300 vehicles worldwide

  • Successful selection of cost-effective and reliable shipping and courier solutions

  • Highly knowledgeable in packaging solutions, including custom packaging and insurance, ensuring products arrive safely and professionally

  • Development of a wide network of international, professional contacts in China, Turkey, Thailand, Japan, Malta, Germany, Canada, the USA and beyond

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Business Operations & Strategy:

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  • ​Skilled in spotting gaps in the market and uncovering inefficiencies within existing businesses to improve profitability

  • A clear understanding of UK business regulations, legal requirements, and tax compliance

  • Experience of both software-based and traditional accountancy systems for filing and managing business finances

  • Competent in streamlining processes to reduce overheads, increase revenue and support sustainable growth

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Specialist Knowledge:​​​

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  • Highly developed negotiating and trust building skills enabling high-value business transactions to be agreed via phone or e-mail

  • An in-depth understanding of motor vehicles and the automotive industry, from exporting vehicles around the world to making the selection and purchase of practical vehicles to meet the business needs

  • Confident and experienced speaker at networking events both locally and around the world, connecting with a range of diverse industries 

 

Conclusion

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​I have the experience and knowledge to be able to objectively analyse your whole business and gain a full understanding of the barriers to its future success.  This enables me to be able to offer a number of recommendations to improve your business, lower your running costs and provide solutions to current challenges. With the overall aim to improve your business as a whole and help you to move forward successfully.

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