Catherine Bray Mba Email & Phone Number

United Kingdom

West Midlands, England, United Kingdom

Responsible for the delivery of the Shropshire Manufacturing Growth Programme and the DudleyBusiness Growth Programme.The Shropshire Manufacturing Growth Programme (SMGP) provides high-quality business support services that enables Shropshire SMEs to thrive by identifying, understanding and removing their barriers to growth. The programme will enhance the local ecosystem of the region by helping SMEs to improve their productivity, competitiveness, sustainability, create jobs or adopt new products or services.The Dudley Business Growth Programme delivers the Business Growth West Midlands core business support service, providing an information, diagnostic, brokerage, advice and account management service to support Dudley businesses to thrive, collaborate, innovate, and grow.

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

A four month Secondment to support the establishment of the Business Growth West Midlands core business support service for the West Midlands region. Responsibilities included:Key liaison for the local authority business support teamsEnsure that all regional systems meet the demands and requirements of the serviceLead on delivering an exceptional client experience and seamless customer journeySupport front line delivery teams across the regionOversight of local authority targets, outcomes and outputs

The Marches & Worcestershire

The Manufacturing Growth Programme is a £9.2m ERDF funded programme focused on providing support to manufacturing SMEs interested in growth. Established in 2016 the programme is currently looking to work with businesses in the West Midlands; Yorkshire; and parts of the East Midlands and East of England.Specialist Manufacturing Growth Managers are in place to offer SMEs the opportunity to access grant funding of up to 35% towards the cost of support projects.Awarded to the West Midlands Manufacturing Benevolent Fund (WMMBF) who have established the Economic Growth Solutions to deliver the operational side of the contract. WMMBF are a not for profit organisation established in 2002 with a history and passion for delivering improvements to the manufacturing sector.

Manufacturing Growth Manager, Oxford Innovation AdviceAt Oxford Innovation we provide end-to-end business support that helps economies grow.As Manufacturing Growth Manager, I support our ambition to help local economies flourish by designing, mobilising and delivering programmes of business support to ambitious businesses, helping them to innovate, develop and scale, and thereby to generate sustainable economic growth for the areas we operate in.I’m part of the team that delivers…• The Access to Finance programme in Cornwall supporting SMEs to raise finance• Innovate UK EDGE’s programme in the South East supporting innovative SMEs to grow• The Manufacturing Growth Programme supporting manufacturing SMEs across England to grow• The Transform programme in Cornwall helping SMEs to grow• The Strategic Growth Programme support SMEs to grow in the Leeds City Region

Worcestershire

As the local Area Manager I am responsible for the delivery of a high value local authority business support contract including the line management of a team of five employed Business Advisors and a team of Associate Business Trainers. Enterprising Worcestershire provides free support to encourage new business start-ups and help young businesses grow and thrive. Delivered by Blue Orchid the programme is open to any resident of the county who is considering self-employment or starting a small business and for new young businesses less than two years old. The support, advice and guidance is provided in a relaxed and friendly manner by a local team of experienced business advisors who deliver assistance through a combination of seminars and personal one-to-one advisory sessions. A variety of Grants are available to new business start-ups from £500 to £1000, call the team to find out more on 0300 123 14 40 or email info@business-central.co.uk

Worcestershire

As a Business Adviser for Enterprising Worcestershire my role includes the delivery of individual business support sessions together with group training for anyone considering starting a new business in Worcestershire. It also includes assisting clients to access start up finance from the grants and loan schemes available. I assist clients to develop and refine their product/service offering, generate sales, develop a strong brand and clear marketing strategy, raise finance and establish effective financial management practices. Having run my own business I understand and appreciate the issues new business owners face and as a result I can provide practical business advice and solutions to guide my clients through the start up process and onwards to growth. A postgraduate qualification in business studies (MBA) supports my practical experience of running my own business.Enterprising Worcestershire provides free support to encourage new business start-ups and help young businesses grow and thrive. Delivered by Blue Orchid the programme is open to any resident of the county who is considering self-employment or starting a small business and for new young businesses less than two years old. The support, advice and guidance is provided in a relaxed and friendly manner by a local team of experienced business advisors who deliver assistance through a combination of seminars and personal one-to-one advisory sessions. A variety of Grants are available to new business start-ups from £500 to £1000, call the team to find out more on 0300 123 14 40 or email info@business-central.co.uk

Wolverhampton, United Kingdom

SPEED Plus offers students and graduates from any course, from glass design to mechanical engineering, or dance to business administration, the opportunity to develop their business ideas and improve their business skills through the development of a business idea in a supportive environment. . As part of the SPEED Plus project, participants have access to: • experienced mentoring support • tailored training • networking opportunities • access to incubation space at Wolverhampton Science Park • the opportunity to bid for a limited amount of financial supportFor further information please email speed@wlv.ac.uk or visit www.speed-plus.org

West Bromwich

Provide business advice and mentoring support to SME's within the Sandwell area. Clients range from small start up businesses to established and high growth companies.Management of SWEDA Women's Business Network providing bi-monthly networking events for local women owned businesses.Support local Social Enterprises by providing advice and guidance through the start up process and practical support for established organisations.

Business Adviser supporting established and high growth businesses across the region. In this role I worked directly with business owners, senior managers and directors of local companies to develop and implement finance, recruitment, training, sales and marketing and operational strategies. Clients have ranged from small pre-start and start-up companies to complex high growth and established businesses across all sectors.

Business Adviser supporting start up, high growth and established businesses and Project Manager for the ‘Inspirational Women’ programme providing dedicated business support to women owned businesses across the Black Country.

As part of the Women's Enterprise Project at the university I delivered business start up advice and mentoring to female graduates looking to set up in business or become self-employed upon graduation. I was also responsible for raising the profile of self-employment across the schools within the University as an option for students to consider when they graduate.

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Mba, Business

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Business Administration And Management, General

Bsc Honours, Sport