Consultant, Writer, Problem Solver
If you’re here it’s probably for one of two reasons -
We already know each other and you’re wondering what I’ve been up to since I sold my award winning PR agency. Click here
Or you are looking for someone who can help you solve your business challenges in a cost effective and confident manner.
I had to learn the hard way, ‘hands on’ as my business grew. Now I can put that experience to work on your behalf and save you a heap of cash and tears. No problem is too big or too small for me to handle; in my thirty year career I will have experienced most of them (probably).
Don’t know whether to expand your business, stay the same size or just want to chat through what selling it might mean?
Maybe you have issues with a staff member and would like to talk it over with someone who’s been there before?
Or you think you need a PR company (not everyone does) but worry about the cost and wonder if is worth the investment?
Get in touch and let me know what is worrying you and I’ll do my best to point you in the right direction.
Here are just a few ways that I can put my experience to work on your behalf…
Need a PR company?
I have worked in PR and marketing for over thirty years and can help you find the best PR support for you in the most cost effective way. I will work with you to create the brief, identify potential suitable partners, take their presentations and proposals and find the right solution.
Thinking of selling your business?
As well as selling my own business (twice) -and buying it back again - I have bought and sold other companies and know how it works. I can help develop the memorandum of sale, discretely approach potential buyers, introduce you to the legal and tax planning experts and hold your hand right through to signing the purchase agreement.
New skills for your Team?
Remember this? Your latest recruit really embarrassed you in front of your new client. Not only did they say nothing throughout the meeting, they directed the client to the photocopier when they wanted to share a document. Ouch! I teach a short half-day course in Business Etiquette which is designed to give your new starters (and the longer established consultants) the confidence to conduct themselves in a business situation and make their company proud of them. I also teach presentation skills and how to write copy that sells.
Need an event sorting?
You need to organise an event but don’t know where to start? I can help you find the most suitable and cost effective venue and identify hard working suppliers who will deliver the quality event you need. I have organised the smallest intimate and private VIP gatherings to international conference events at the House of Lords. Along the way I have managed award presentations, company launches and announcements, fundraising events, birthdays and weddings, round tables, office openings, festivals, conferences and product launches for mobile phones, cameras, televisions, computers, laptops, music, bands and books.
Advice on your awards strategy?
Perhaps you want to develop a new award scheme for your industry? I have managed and devised numerous award schemes across a broad range of industries including the mobile phone sector, the health industry, sports, retail and regional business awards. I have won awards for award schemes! Or maybe you would like to be advised on your awards strategy – which awards should you be entering for maximum credibility?
Hire great Staff!
You want to hire in house PR/marketing support and we all know choosing the wrong person can be a costly and time-consuming mistake. I have interviewed literally hundreds of staff during my career, many of whom have gone on to run their own agency or head up some of the most exciting PR brands in the UK. For thirteen consecutive year a member of my team was named winner or finalist in the Young Communicator of the Year Awards (CIPR Pride).