"I needed an experienced marketing and sales professional to drive my business forward, but to take someone on full-time was risky and expensive. Ian worked as part of the team but part-time and on flexy contract terms meaning I had minimal risk and lower cost. And the business has taken off!"

For nearly ten years, I have worked with small or mediium sized businesses helping them find the right path. Sales, Marketing and Strategic Business Development.

Everyone knows that sales is the lifeblood of the company. That marketing is the key to unlocking your companies real potential. And tying that all together with strategic insight and understanding is fundamental. There is no doubt, having the right person working for you is invaluable: their contribution immeasurable.

But as a small business, you need even more. You don't have time to train or micro-manage. You need a person who is experienced and proven, a trusted self-starter. Someone who possesses all the necessary technical and inter-personal skills. And, someone who is sharp enough to spot and capitalise on opportunities that maybe even you have not seen.

But finding such a person can be very difficult. And even if you are lucky to do so, you have two further challenges. Firstly they are expensive. Secondly, how do you get out of a commitment if it is not working.