You're a busy person working hard in your business. But you have a dilemma and you're not sure which way to turn.
Should you introduce a new product or service, increase your prices, find new customers, move premises, take on more staff or shake up your current team, change your marketing strategy or introduce new systems and processes?
The answers are not always obvious and sometimes, simply talking things through with someone not so closely involved can help. My approach is straight forward: I ask plenty of questions to find out what makes you and your business tick. I dig deep to find out what is driving your need for change. I look at all the pros and cons of any given opportunity and, together, we work out which way you should turn.
I have many years of all-round business experience in small, medium and large organisations. I have managed teams of people, developed and implemented new business plans and helped numerous colleagues, friends and relatives find their way to pastures new.
I have good communication, organisational and analytical skills and am reliable, flexible and pro-active. I think outside the box and come up with creative solutions to problems. If I cannot help your business, I'll tell you.
Please contact me for an initial free, no obligation, informal chat. Costs are dependent on the scope of the project.
Testimonials
"As a small business owner,the word ‘consultant’ is usually closely followed by ‘would be nice but too expensive’. Someone like Nicola is worth her weight in gold - she speaks the same language, gets straight to the point, knows what I can afford to pay, and her knowledge covers parts of my business I didn’t even know I needed help with!"
Anthony Dutton, Archers Marquees
"The best business advisers have several traits in common: they listen carefully, they challenge assumptions (not always a comfortable experience!), they think creatively, and they cleverly guide you to a solution so gently that you aren't sure whether it was your idea or theirs. Nicola is one of these people. She has helped me several times to find the ideal solutions for my business and I have never yet had a situation she has not been able to improve or a problem she has not been able to solve. I highly recommend that you talk to her!"
Sabina Bird, Vital Energy
“Nicola demonstrates intelligence, independent thought and creativity. I would recommend her for any task requiring a dynamic approach, management skills and initiative”.
Stella Woods, The Wilderness Society