Driving business management and commercial solutions, working with SME clients to accelerate their business vision through risk-assured sales of business and financial products. Establishing a reputation as a trusted Business Advisor & Consultant who has realised the growth ambitions of key clients.- Capturing the short-term and long-term growth, financial and commercial ambitions of SMEs to recommend, design and create innovative, competitive strategic solutions. - Delivering non-core and complimentary business reviews to expand the brand profile and professional connections of clients, that supports future commercial opportunities. - Reviewing client business models and future goals to select financial products including Buy-to-Let Mortgages, Short-Term Bridging loans, Business Finance, Development & Refurbishment Loans, Professional Practice Loans, Grants & EFG Schemes, Commercial Mortgages and Business Start-up. - Coordinating client projects and selection of above options, micro-managing solutions to deliver on financial returns and business growth.

Accelerating my entrepreneurial skills to launch the Bathstore Franchise, initially in Gateshead and subsequently within Darlington, accountable as the Owner and effective Managing Director of both locations, driving operational efficiency, profitability and effective customer propositions. Gained considerable expertise in managing profitable business and franchised operations.- Successfully negotiated and launched the first Bathstore Franchise in the North East of the UK- Engaged with investors to raise £250k of initial finance to create the Flagship showroom. - Executed a pre-opening marketing plan that secured £25k of sales on day-one of trading. - Exceeded £1million of sales in Year 2 with consistent YoY growth and ‘Super Profit’, surpassing average franchise network turnover rates of £600k.- Optimised the customer experience and sales journey through the introduction of the ‘One Stop Shop’ solution, selling a full range of packaged design, purchase, delivery and installation solutions for bathroom solutions. - Created a fully vetted supplier, installer and trader portfolio to support the full bathroom solution that met strong demand and created a strong localised reputation for excellence. - Launched a second store in 2011, leveraging a successful business model in a second high-demand location that turned a profit within Year 1. - Initiated the Franchise Recessionary Steering Committee to drive commercial strategy through the recession. Launched the Franchise Forum to support partners through market uncertainty and change of ownership. - Considered a Franchisee and Business Management Expert within the region.- Successfully exited the franchise train prior to the business collapse.