In my role as a Business Advisor for People Plus I offer sector specific guidance and support covering numerous topics; Business Planning, Cashflow, Marketing Strategy and Planning, Business Formation and Self Employment Legislation. I specialise in exploring Emotional Marketing techniques and can deliver group sessions in my role as Business Trainer and 121 meetings in my position as Business Coach/Mentor. I can operate in Higher Education environments, offering Entrepreneurial support to Start Ups and I am equally adept at working on Local Authority Pre or Post Start Business Support Programmes. I currently organise regular monthly networking sessions with HSBC Leeds, offering my clients on the Enterprise West Yorkshire programme a unique opportunity to engage with local start ups in a professional setting, resulting in improved business development opportunitiesAs a Specialist Music Industry Consultant I offer a "one- stop -shop" service for businesses in all sectors of the Music Industry. I can give expert guidance and support regarding areas such as: - Release Scheduling, Physical and Digital Marketing, Fanbase Optimisation, Networking, Merchandise and Touring, Contractual and Financial issues; all upheld by a strong, credible and up to date contact database.As Bass Player and Company Director of Inspiral Carpets, I possess twenty years experience in the Music Industry. Running our own Label Cow Records and subsequently signing worldwide to Mute Records, with Publishing deals with BMG, Chrysalis and Mutesong also secured. I have also composed music for computer games, currently undertaking music production work for Film, TV plus cutting edge remixes under my Rhythmikon alias.I have an in-depth knowledge of numerous sectors including: - Legislation, Marketing, Promotion, Distribution, Corporate Structures, Negotiation and developments in Digital Technology.My role as a Specialist Music Industry Consultant has exposed me to a plethora of vibrant new Creative businesses, ranging from Artists, Record Labels, Media, Management, Promoters, Designers, Venues, Recording Studios and Retail Outlets. I actively encourage networking, creating a micro economy, with sectors feeding into and assisting each other, financially and socially.These businesses have benefited from my help, guidance, objectivity and support; resulting in many now feeling able to compete on a larger, nationwide, even global scale.Specialties: Coordinating, Sourcing and Hosting Music Industry seminars.Facilitating Training Events re Self Employment. Mentoring, Networking.