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Co-founder and co-creator of 'Plana®, Your Planning Companion'. An innovative, exciting new online platform that facilitates collaboration with others, (e.g. key employees, mentors and advisers), and helps entrepreneurs/SME's create great Action Plans.

My role involves regular networking and meeting with local businesses to explore and identify ways for BU to help them achieve their growth plans. I have a broad and extensive range of contacts and I am keen to signpost businesses to sources of help and support wherever I can.

- Creator and author of the 'Planning Companion®' toolkit, which offers practical and effective business planning support for start ups and smaller SME's at a fraction of the cost of traditional consultancy.- Designers of 'Colour Guards®', a fun, family, strategy board game, shortlisted in the 'Best Strategic Game' category at the 2017 UK Games Expo Awards. Currently in the process of final prototyping.

Owner and Partner of an indoor soft play area and café for children aged up to 11. Employing 12 staff and welcoming approx 50,000 visitors per annum.Specific responsibilities - business strategy and planning, finance, sales and marketing, customer service standards and Health & Safety.

Responsible for supporting and coaching owners / Directors of high growth businesses. This role demanded the ability to:Communicate effectively across all positions within an organisation up to Board level Diagnose and prioritise business needsDevelop an effective action plan Facilitate the implementation of the action planAchievements: Customer Satisfaction rating of 100% for 2010/11

Responsible for the customer service, performance and daily operation of two busy branches. Responsible for the management and development of a team of 11 people, including the performance and regulatory requirements of 2 Registered Mortgage Advisers & 2 Trainee Mortgage Advisers.Key Achievements: Team of the Month May 2004; top performing branches December 2003; Top Service Standards result November 2003

Responsible for the delivery of a range of regulated sales training – technical and skills.

Responsible for a team of 7 cabin crew and up to 300 customers. The role demanded:- well developed people management skills to ensure effective performance management and motivation of a completely different team for every trip- the ability to make rapid decisions that always aimed to delight the customer whilst continually assessing cost, operational and safety implications.

Relief Branch Manager, responsible for ensuring sales and service standards were maintained during the absence of permanent branch manager. Responsible for the motivation and ongoing performance of teams of up to 10 staff, ensuring sales, service and individual targets were met/exceeded.Area Marketing Co-Ordinator & Area Trainer, responsible for supporting and developing all levels of staff and management involved in the achievement of sales & service targets across over 30 branches… Show more Relief Branch Manager, responsible for ensuring sales and service standards were maintained during the absence of permanent branch manager. Responsible for the motivation and ongoing performance of teams of up to 10 staff, ensuring sales, service and individual targets were met/exceeded.Area Marketing Co-Ordinator & Area Trainer, responsible for supporting and developing all levels of staff and management involved in the achievement of sales & service targets across over 30 branches. Chairman of a Business Club for trainee managers and responsible for the coaching and development of an Assistant. Show less