Support for farms during the planning, setting up and management phases of diversification is essential. My approach aims to give the business owner, and team, the skills needed to take the business forward.
Dealing with succession planning can be scary for all involved. I will support and guide you and your family throughout the process, a critical step to a successful outcome for the family and business.
With extensive experience in securing funding for farms and rural businesses, offering support in identifying new income streams and navigating the complex funding landscape, I have a successful track record in managing DEFRA grants and securing funds from programs such as LEADER, Growth Fund, and Productivity Fund,
Farm shops, farmers' markets, on site vending and events all offer real opportunities for farmers to add value to their produce and location. But how do you go about it to ensure you make a profit?
Ideas come from being able to challenge the way you look at a problem. Through running tailored training courses, inspirational presentations to groups and farming clubs, or speaking on conference platforms, I aim to encourage attendees to implement meaningful change within their business.
Many small businesses often need support at key times to achieve growth. Businesses may be struggling, be between managers or looking for some strategic guidance to improve performance. In each of these cases I can help you to implement business strategies that achieve improvements in performance.
Managing a charity is a complex challenge for trustees; often trying to balance budgets while increasing the impact can limit a charities potential. I have a proven track record in grappling with these issues and creating strong, viable, growing charities.
