Company name: Splash ProjectsTo completely review the business direction, as the Director, having left the army to join his wife's business 'Splash Editorial' was becoming increasingly frustrated at not knowing what to do next, or how to go about it.
To devise a strategy to move away from delivering corporate events towards becoming a project management company working on high end 'Corporate Responsibility' initiatives.
Attended workshops on Strategic Management for small businesses. One to one support on developing a strategic plan to move the business forward, including the closure of the Portsmouth office to consolidate activity in Exmouth.
Skills development in recruitment and man management, tendering for contracts, finance and legal/ insurance issues. Initial targets set have since been significantly exceeded.
Strategic planning and mentoring took place over an 18 month period from 2007- 2009. Mentoring is still on-going.
"Petra Davies is a fantastic business advisor who is always available to discuss any business issue whatever the size. I would highly recommend this service to any business as her support has been outstanding".
A partnership of Employment and Skills Boards have been successful in achieving funding from Devon County Council to launch a new skills initiative, which aims to help small business owners to grow their business.
read more...Defra have given advanced notice of a new grant scheme which is expected to open for applications in February 2012.
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