Cluster Manager for the UK National Innovation Centre for Ageing (Newcastle University), supporting businesses to innovate in the North East.Developing innovation challenge events to help SMEs engage with the problems facing large businesses. Supporting the business community with funding options.I work with business owners and senior staff members to help them understand their business issues, identify areas for improvement and set them on the right track for achieving results. The majority of businesses are looking for new customers, new ways to market or improve their business processes. I thrive on supporting them through these difficult times by sharing my knowledge and expertise as a Business Adviser and business owner.I have helped many business owners to better understand their customers, their message, their marketing and their staff, all of which lead to improved business performance. I've worked with all aspects from pre-start businesses, to newly established, right through to those who have been around for decades and are looking to change.I would welcome a discussion with you via Linkedin, email or telephone - contact details are all on my profile.SFEDI accreditation, Broker Standard, Business Systems and IT degree. HND Business and Finance.Specialities: Identifying Training needs. Recruitment. Business Consulting. Diagnosing Business Needs. Understanding Business Issues.Worked with over 400 businesses within the North East region. Well connected connector of people.