Providing inspirational advice whether starting a business or to get fresh ideas for bringing life back into an existing business.I give honest, straight talking advice & will support businesses through their start up and growth plans. I am wholly passionate about helping local independent businesses survive & thrive.For an informal chat about how I can help your business, call 07973 719047

Seahorse Creative support busy business owners like you get on with your day job whilst we help streamline your online activity to attract buyers to your business.We help you get organised and raise your visibility to attract ideal clients to your business and get more sales.

Working with the other executives to reshape the chamber and strengthen our role locally as we strive to improve conditions for local businesses

Are you looking to start, build or grow your own small business?Do you know what you want to do but not sure how to put it all into practice?Do you feel you are muddling along but could do better?Find everything you need for your small business, all in one place, whenever you need it with The Small Business KitFrom Factsheets and How to Guides to Online Monthly Workshops and Master Classes, find all the information you need to start, run and grow your own… Show more Are you looking to start, build or grow your own small business?Do you know what you want to do but not sure how to put it all into practice?Do you feel you are muddling along but could do better?Find everything you need for your small business, all in one place, whenever you need it with The Small Business KitFrom Factsheets and How to Guides to Online Monthly Workshops and Master Classes, find all the information you need to start, run and grow your own business all from the comfort of your own home. Show less

Helping you plan your strategy for exploiting superfast technologies to grow your business

Helping support and mentor start up businesses in the North Devon area

Providing business support throughout the North Devon area

By working closely with all departments, I successfully re-structured all elements of the sales support functions to provide a streamlined, efficient process to improve satisfaction for both staff and clients alike.I was also made responsible for the Quality, Training, Security & Compliance departments and for putting in place all processes and procedures required to obtain ISO 9001:2008 accreditation for the company.

Management of team of new starters in probation periodManagement of team of Account Directors and Account ManagersTraining and coaching of staffMotivating and leading both individuals and teamsTarget setting

Training and coaching new and existing staffTraining needs analysisData analysis to provide accurate information on ongoing staff performanceCreation of new training material and workshops

I ran my own Property Staging company after being trained by, and working alongside, The House Doctor, Ann Maurice. Property Staging is the art of presenting a home for sale in a manner that will help it sell for the most money in the shortest period of time.

Responsibilities & Skills:Valuation and preparation of reports for property sales and for Inheritance Tax & ProbateAdvising, preparation and implementation of marketing campaignsNegotiation of offersLiaising & negotiation with clients & solicitorsHiring, integration and training of new employeesTraining & coaching of existing staff membersWebsite design and IT review and implementationPreparation of budgetsAll HR related duties within the branch