Welcome to my Business Mentoring website.

I am a Business Mentor specializing in working with Owners of Small Businesses to enable them to develop and grow their businesses to achieve their business potential.

I offer business mentoring services for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). I provide expert guidance and support to help SMEs improve their operations, increase profitability, and achieve their business goals. Whether you’re looking to launch a new venture, expand an existing business, or overcome specific challenges, I can provide the insights and strategies you need to succeed. With my focus on quality, professionalism, and customer satisfaction, I am committed to helping SMEs navigate the complexities of the modern business landscape and achieve lasting success.

I am now certified ILM Level 5 in Business Coaching and Mentoring. I am a Business Mentor for the Help to Grow program, a member of the Association of Business Mentors. I am a Mentor for the Bethe Business on the BetheBusiness Advisory Boards I am a mentor for The Growing Club CIC, based in Lancaster, Enabling women to rediscover confidence, develop skills and start or grow a sustainable businesses.

"Innovation is like oxygen, without it you can't survive" – discussing innovation with Colin Bell and Maddison Walker of Winning Moves – Cumbria Growth Hub Podcast

Winning moves is a social enterprise combining business diagnostic, digital, and research and evaluation consultancy with the aim of improving economic, environmental and societal outcomes.  We're joined by Colin Bell and Maddison Walker to discuss the topic of innovation in business and Winning Moves' new Innovation Sprint project delivered as part of the Cumbria Accelerator.   Our conversation covers:        Why is innovation important         Why do some businesses struggle to innovate         Breathing life into old products         What help is available to businesses         Fostering a culture of innovation         The role of leadership         Common misconceptions         Collaboration         Managing risk         Communicating to stakeholders         Future trends shaping innovation in business Find out more about Innovation Sprint: https://winningmoves.com/cumbria-accelerator/

1. "Innovation is like oxygen, without it you can't survive" – discussing innovation with Colin Bell and Maddison Walker of Winning Moves 33:07
2. Discussing new incentives to invest in occupational health with Tracey Hudson of Intelligent OH 20:46
3. Launching our Supply Chain Programme with Martyn Staveley 12:17
4. Marketing simplified: how to strategise for success with Mags Bradshaw 29:19
5. Colin Bell on 'High Performance FLOW' 31:43

What I bring to the Business Mentoring relationship:

• Over 40 years of business experience, both Corporate with BT and running my own businesses for 24 years;
• Wide knowledge of the business landscape, especially in Cumbria, having worked as a Business Adviser for Cumbria Chamber of Commerce, with over 200 businesses over the past 8 years;
• Knowledge of all aspects of running a business and raising a family;
• Understanding the work/life balance;
• Full knowledge and expertise of Digital Marketing;
• Excellent networking abilities;
• Highly empathetic and a great listener.

Why not contact me to see if I can help you to Grow and develop your business.