Antique valuations in most areas but specialising in Georgian furniture, iconic 20th century design and fine art.

A new record label and one to watch - their first vinyl release, Native Dancer, is a limited cut that is already receiving attention in the music industry.

Parbold Antiques Ltd. is an antiques business specialising in Georgian period furniture, 20th century iconic designs and rare collectables. In addition to its valuation and sales activities Parbold Antiques also provides antiques and fine art auctioneering services in support of private fund raising events and every year the company helps more than 100 people to achieve a fair market price for their antiques and collectables.

Insight for Action Ltd. is a UK based consulting business that focuses on market assessments, preparing business plans and supporting new product launches. The team specialises in providing the data and insight necessary to out-manoeuvre the competition and gain market share.

Antiques for Fun Ltd. is a training and education company that offers short courses targeted at those who are buying and selling antiques as a hobby. The courses are designed specifically for hotels and tour organisers who offer their guests antique-based events but the content is also suitable for individuals, groups or businesses who are seeking structured entertainment or team building events focused around an interesting theme. Fothcoming courses include a one day workshop at Salmesbury Hall in Preston and support for a Bargain Hunt themed event at the Last Drop Village in Bolton.

CapableCore was formed in 2008 on the Campus at Harvard Business School. Capable Core is a global network of professional business people who have a proven record of success in business start ups, change management and interim management.

The University of Central Lancashire was founded in 1828 and is now one the largest and most successful academic institutions in the UK. As a lecturer in the school of Art, Design and Performance Clive helps post graduate students studying for a Master of Arts Degree in antiques including assistance with coursework and advice relating to final year dissertations. Recent research topics have included: Georgian Lover's Eye Jewellery, Moresque Ornamentation, Chinoiserie in Print and West African Ivory Carving. Clive's own interests and specialisations include Georgian Period Mechanical Furniture and 20th Century English Decorative Arts.

NHS Central Lancashire is responsible for ensuring that the 452,000 people who live in the region have access to the very best healthcare services. The remit of a Non-Executive Board Director is to ensure that these services meet the needs of the local population, that they are delivered to the highest possible quality standards and that the annual budget of over £700 million is spent wisely. Recent appointments include Lay Advisor positions for the Greater Preston and West Lancashire Clinical Commissioning Groups and voluntary consulting support to assist in the creation of a pan-Lancashire Clinical Commissioning Services organisation.

Glenburn Sports College is a secondary school for 11 to 16 year olds, located in Skelmersdale, West Lanacashire in the north of England. The school has over 600 pupils and was identified by Ofsted as the most imporved school in the borough during the 2010/2011 academic year. As a Trust Board member the responsibilities include: fiscal control, governance and strategic management as well as supporting the College on behalf of NHS Central Lancashire.

Worked with a $300 million (£185 million) global consulting business to redefine services, extend market coverage and increase profitability. Created a new value-based service framework and launched three solutions to demonstrate the concept and initiate the change management process. Currently transferring skills and mentoring a replacement.Head of International OperationsResponsible for company growth outside North America including: Western Europe, the Middle East, South Africa and Asia. Extensive market and economic analyses leading to an international strategy affecting 4,000 people generating an annual income of $1 billion (£625 million). Strategic plans fully approved and implemented.Global Leader of Benchmarking & Performance ManagementBusiness unit management including: direct operating board responsibility for strategic planning, performance management and the associated financial controls. Typical team sizes of 100 - 200 people across several UK and overseas locations with responsibility for product design, marketing and customer relations. Frequently identified and acknowledged as the fastest growing business unit.

Ten years as a member of the Operating Committee reporting to the CEO. Several senior roles including: Global Leader of Benchmarking and Head of International Operations. Established a benchmarking practice in Europe, developed Gartner's international strategy and repositioned Gartner's consulting solutions.

Responsible for new business development & product launches.

Consultant for several large European companies in the banking and financial services sector.

Design and development of manufacturing and distribution software.

Designer of packaged software for the manufacturing sector.

Responsible for production scheduling and stock management.

Apprentice engineer, shop floor experience and production management.