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Dave Ewing

Evolve Finance Director Services

Specialisms

Budgeting & Cashflow, Business Agility, Business Mentoring & Advice, Business Optimisation, Business Plans & Organisation Development, Financial Appraisal, Fundraising / Refinance, Import / Export, Information Technology, mbo, Non Exec Director, Strategic Planning

Region

Liverpool

Dave has spent all of his working life in the SME sector, where he has been part of, and advised on, a significant number of business angel funded businesses. He was also part of the Turnaround Team at Merseyside Special Investment Fund which assisted portfolio companies in distressed situations. He originally worked for an accountancy practice in Liverpool (Malthouse & Co.) and dealt with a general mix of clients together with all of their creative clients. Dave then changed careers and worked as a technician in most of the theatres across Liverpool, before becoming co-owner of a Theatre in Education (TIE) company. He then went on to set up another smaller scale TIE/vocal workshop company;was Financial Director of a toy and game importer and distributor and then set up his own board game manufacturing business. All of this has allowed him to gain the holistic knowledge and understanding of the SME growth journey to support other businesses.

David Waterfall

David Waterfall

Specialisms

Business Plans & Organisation Development, Procurement / Tendering, Strategic Planning

Region

Wirral

Two decades of varied experience from working nationally advising SMEs (especially those in the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector). Offering support that delivers growth in developing financially viable futures.

Debbie Thompson

DTB Business Solutions Limited

Specialisms

Business Plans & Organisation Development, Fundraising / Refinance, Strategic Planning

Region

Liverpool

I provide practical, hands on advice and support to owner managed businesses throughout the North West.

An experienced Commercial Director and Interim Manager, I work with the management team to define goals and organise business priorities, providing a fresh approach that targets a step change in performance and improved bottom line.

A growth specialist rather than sector specialist, I can help you take your business from good to great. Building on the vision and commercialising ideas, I can bolster the leadership with a structured approach that builds momentum and accelerates growth, increasing one recent client’s net profit by 22%.

In the currently changing environment, businesses are facing new challenges with a need to reassess:

• Financial position

• HR

• Customer base

• Supplier relationships

• New business model?

Is that expertise to hand?

I can offer that fresh pair of eyes without the overhead of employment, interim management or consultancy on a part time basis, tailored to suit all budgets.

Ian Spink

IPS Coaching Limited

Specialisms

Budgeting & Cashflow, Business Mentoring & Advice, Business Plans & Organisation Development, Strategic Planning, Training & Development

Region

Wirral

I’m a fully qualified professional Business Coach and passionate about helping you get your business working for you.

With 40 years experience in business, banking and charity work, I have worked with many business owners and managers, helping them achieve their business goals – all on their own terms.

By working on the issues which might have been playing on your mind for weeks, months and even years, working together we will set achievable goals and action plans, so that your business can reach its full potential.

I hold qualifications in Performance Coaching from The Coaching Academy and have completed their courses in Financial Coaching, , Mindfulness and Neuroscience. I’m also a Master Practitioner in Neuro Linguistic Programming and have a degree in Marketing.

Core Services include:

★ Expert business coaching

★ Performance coaching SME business owners

★ DISC personality profiling

Outside of work, I love playing and watching cricket, generally enjoy sports and keeping fit.

I am always looking to connect with business owners who would feel the benefit of coaching to unlock their true potential.

Please feel free to get in touch and book and informal 30 minute consultation at no charge.

Email: ian@ipscoaching.co.uk

Jayne Smith

Riverside College

Specialisms

Business Plans & Organisation Development, Recruitment, Training & Development

Region

Halton

Head of Employer Engagement at Ofsted Outstanding College. Provide training solutions bespoke to your business needs and tapping into talent pipeline at Riverside College.

John Shaw

Shaw Integrated Management Systems

Specialisms

Auditor, Business Plans & Organisation Development, ISO

Region

St Helens

Over 30 years experience of implementing and managing management systems compliant to ISO standards. Client portfolio include:
Bank card personalisation and provisioning
Public transport
Logistics
Hygiene product manufacture and supply
Data storage and archiving
Gas monitoring equipment and service
Call centres
Professional office services
Construction materials suply
Machine Installation
Facilities Management
Delivering a professional, common sense yet, robust, service to our clients.

Karen Green

Klarity 4.0 HR

Specialisms

Business Optimisation, Business Plans & Organisation Development, Human Resources, Manufacturing, Strategic Planning, Training & Development

Region

Halton

Engaging Digital Adoption for growth in performance, productivity and profitability

I am your trusted partner to guide you through Digital Transformation and most importantly bring your people with you. I have worked for over 20 years in HR and Change Management roles for North West Businesses. I bring experience of implementing and working within lean environments, new technologies and business wide system changes along with a deep understanding of achieving successful behavioural change.

I have practical experience of developing leaders, understanding the challenges of this role through to facilitating change with Senior Leadership Teams and Programme Managing major organisational change projects.

I have successfully delivered change programmes in SMEs and global businesses in manufacturing, aerospace, nuclear and engineering sectors for organisations such as Airbus, JCB, Rolls Royce and Enrichment Technology. I can help achieve engaging adoption of digital technology as your catalyst for increased and sustained productivity and business growth.

“Karen is an exceptional professional consultant and excellent facilitator who will add value to any business looking to improve business processes, employee engagement and development. Karen has an incredible depth and breadth of knowledge, using tried and trusted learning and development methods, as well as introducing new creative ideas to improve business processes and the development of people at all levels”. Continuous Improvement Manager, Survitec

“Karen is highly qualified and hugely experienced across all Human Resource area’s and has made a significant, sustained impact on our business”. Technical Director, Survitec.

Ken Smith

Greenleaf Business Development Ltd

Specialisms

Business Mentoring & Advice, Business Plans & Organisation Development, Family Businesses

Region

Liverpool

With a background as MD of several companies, now bring experience of working with SMEs over 15 years to help focus and develop businesses in a wide range of sectors

Matthew Brown

Adding Value Consultancy Ltd

Specialisms

Budgeting & Cashflow, Business Agility, Business Mentoring & Advice, Business Optimisation, Business Plans & Organisation Development, Corporate Tax, Financial Appraisal, Non Exec Director, Risk Management, Strategic Planning, Turnaround / Restructuring, VAT & Duties

Region

Wirral

We support values-led businesses with a social or environmental mission by providing excellent financial management consultancy and accountancy services. Through our finance shared service centre, accountancy practice, management consultancy, training and mentoring, we help the social economy to thrive.

Peter Alcock

Wilson Henry LLP

Specialisms

Auditor, Budgeting & Cashflow, Business Mentoring & Advice, Business Plans & Organisation Development, Corporate Finance, Family Businesses, Financial Appraisal, Fundraising / Refinance, Manufacturing, Marketing, MBO / MBI / Acquisitions, Non Exec Director, Personal Tax, PR & Branding, R&D Tax Credits, Strategic Planning, Turnaround / Restructuring

Region

Liverpool

Chartered Accountant and Corporate Finance Adviser with 30+ years experience helping owner managed businesses develop, grow and pass on. Key specialisms include business valuations, finance raising, merger and acquisitions – buy and sell side advisor

Peter Stoney

Liverpool University

Specialisms

Business Optimisation, Business Plans & Organisation Development, Strategic Planning

Region

Sefton

Senior Research Associate, Liverpool Research Group in Macroeconomics
Associate, Liverpool University

Rob Aitken

RSM UK

Specialisms

Business Plans & Organisation Development, Family Businesses, Trusts

Region

Liverpool

Chartered Accountant with over 30 years experience working in Liverpool. Main areas are supporting and advising entrepreneurial businesses and charities and providing complex financial accounting services.

Sheena Carroll

Sheena Carroll HR Solutions Limited

Specialisms

Business Plans & Organisation Development, Employment Advice, Human Resources

Region

Liverpool

HR Consultant and Business Coach with over 25 years experience. In recent years working with SME’s supporting growth through appropriate organisation design and HR compliance

Steve Tancock

SteveTancock.co.uk

Specialisms

Budgeting & Cashflow, Business Plans & Organisation Development, Turnaround / Restructuring

Region

Liverpool

Chartered Accountant (Fellow of ICAEW), Member of Institute for turnaround with previous experience in both banking and insolvency

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