Business support by business people is what Highland Business Support is all about. Running a small business can often be a lonely. My role is a bit like a mechanic carrying out a service on your car - I am there to help the business run better, keep costs lower and achieve more. I often say my role is to "tune up" businesses.

My approach is about using a fresh pair of eyes, coaching and continuous improvement to build small changes in which achieve great results for businesses without lots of costs or major changes.

I also run training courses in presentation skills, gaining back 2 hours a day, goal setting and exhibiting at trade events amongst other things.

Everything I do comes with a money back satisfaction guarantee and is also eligible for Flexible Training Opportunity Funding to cover 50% of the cost.

So get in touch - I really do love making a difference to small businesses using the special powers of my Blue Peter Badge.

North East Worcestershire College
BTEC HND in Conference and Event Management Conference and Events
1996-1997


Springwood High School
Degree in School of Life
1982-1987

Membership Officer
The Co-operative Group
12/2011
This role involves facilitating community engagement - linking the business to the communities that we serve. I am now working on a fantastic project called "Healthy High Streets" where a team of professionals will pool their skills and experience to help breathe new life into high streets throughout the UK.

Blue Peter Badge Holder
Highlandbusinesssupport.com
1/2004
Why not tune into my weekly radio show 1-2pm on North Highland Radio? www.northhighlandradio.co.uk - even better get in touch and send me your news and happenings so I can share them on air.

Linking Businesses Expert
Fusion
7/2010-6/2014
Achievements in this role;
Developing a network of members
Organising an annual conference

Community Sculpture Project Manager
Invergordon Off the Wall
2011-2011
Achievements in this role;
Picking up project 3 months after start
Securing the funding
Renegotiating contracts with suppliers
Putting in place process and timescales to enable project completion

Overseas Tour Manager - Specialising in China and Australia
Titan
2002-2010
Achievements in this role;
Took 1st departure tours
Trained another guide
Took over on tour where coach had been in accident and got great reviews from passengers

Visiting Eden Court theatre, spending time with my family, reading, travelling, exploring the beautiful Highlands. Also love working because I love what I do!