"It is absolutely without doubt that without the help and belief of Mike Foster I would not be where I am today“

"The sessions with Mike have brought much more clarity about the business, consolidated my thoughts and clearly defined what needs to be done“

"I really do appreciate the session we just had. This I found very valuable and has given me focus and motivation again.“

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Supporting you to start your own business with a strong foundation Who are you You are thinking of starting or in the last 12 months have actually started your own business and want to ensure you have everything established to give you a strong foundation from which to grow in the future. Your skills are competent in most areas, but you may not have the skills and knowledge to cover strategy, marketing, finance, people and systems to ensure you maximise your opportunities. You want to do things right and avoid being another government statistic for business failures. You are passionate about your new business and have a great product or service, but need to ensure this converts into a positive cashflow for you. You want to get established and start focusing on attracting your ideal customers as soon as possible. You strive to have the business model that is profitable, sustainable and attractive, whilst offering an exceptional service that gives you repeat and referral business in the future. What your issues tend to be There seems much to do and sometimes too much. You want to get going but the strategy is not clear, you can’t decide where to start with the marketing and need to understand your cashflow to ensure you do not run out of cash. You are working really hard and not yet seeing the results that your effort deserves, which is frustrating and sometime stressful. You doubt your confidence at times, whilst perhaps questioning if you have started the business in the right manner. You’re struggling with all or some of the following: A lack of strategy for your business that makes it work You are doing everything at once and spreading yourself thinly A shortage of confidence to make it happen Struggling to decide on the marketing activities that will attract the customers that you want to work with Your outgoings are impacting the cashflow and you could run out of cash before the business has time to get going Finding it difficult to recruit and then manage the right people. You will keep working hard in the hope that tomorrow will be the day it all comes together. But you know you something has to change and perhaps different actions need to be taken to get the results you desire. What you need to do right now Have a step by step system which is not overwhelming but has clear actions that you can implement quickly and effectively. Analyse - Initially review where you are now and identify the appropriate steps that are relevant for your business Strategy - Know what you want from your business, who you want to work with, the offering you are going to make to attract them and create your vision and goals. Have a concise plan and clarity that you can share with your people, customers and suppliers. Win new customers - Generate an effective marketing strategy and plan how you are going to attract more of your ideal customers and generate a bigger income. Financials - Know your finance requirements, ensure you do not run out of cash and understand the real numbers that drive your business. People - Create a system for attracting, recruiting, managing, developing and retaining the best people to work in your business and help you deliver the success you desire. Systems and Processes - Establish a business built with operational excellence, that gets things right first time every time. Use systems and automation where possible to create good habits in your business. You want to get the foundations right from which to build a successful business. This is not just with the set up administration, but also in consideration of your business plan, financials and your marketing to attract the customers you want to work with. Building a business is like building a house. With good foundations, you can develop the business and grow. Without a good base, then it could all collapse around you. So do you need help establishing up your business? Would you benefit from an external resource or by sharing our expertise?

Supporting you to develop & grow your business Who are you You are a B2B business owner, who has been running a business for at least 12 months and is somewhat established. You are passionate about your work and you have established a customer base of loyal customers who love your product or service. You now want to grow your business and multiply your income but need the right strategy, team, finances and systems to maximise the opportunities available to you. You are a high achiever but you struggle with a completely full schedule and there seems to be no light at the end of the tunnel. As a result, you have little or no time for yourself and you are probably feeling guilty about neglecting those who are most important to you. What your issues tend to be You want to grow, but have no strategy or clear action steps to make this happen. You are the bottleneck in the business because nothing gets done without you doing it or approving it. You are working really hard, perhaps too hard and you are stagnating because you haven’t been able to take the business forward and grasp the opportunities available. This sometimes makes you stressed, overwhelmed and exhausted. Cashflow is a focus and you want to ensure the investment in your growth plans does not impact on the business you have already established. You are not 100% confident on how to make it happen, so have not always grasped the opportunities available to you. You need more customers to grow but your present marketing strategy isn’t bringing the consistent results you desire. You’re struggling with all or some of the following: Developing a strategy and plan that you are confident will deliver the growth you desire to maximise your opportunities. Your lack of confidence to actually make it happen or fell overwhelmed with the potential actions needed. To understand the real numbers in your business, that drive the growth and make those numbers work for your future success Finding it difficult to find the right people for your business and help you achieve the growth consistently across all areas of the business You will keep working hard, but you know you can’t keep on doing the same things and expect the business growth to just happen. What you need to do right now Have a step by step system which is not overwhelming but has clear actions that you can implement quickly and effectively to grow your business. Analyse -Initially review where you are now and identify the appropriate steps that are relevant for your business Strategy - Develop a clear strategy to know your key objectives, who you want to work with, the offering you are going to make to attract them and create your vision and goals. Have a concise plan and clarity that you can share with your people, customers and suppliers. Win more customers - Build on your existing activities and develop an effective marketing strategy to establish how you are going to proactively attract more of your ideal customers and generate a bigger income. Financials - Know your finances, understand how the planned growth will impact your cashflow and know the real numbers that drive your business growth. People - Create a system for attracting, recruiting, managing, developing and retaining the best people to work in your business and help you deliver the success you desire. Systems and Processes - Establish a business build with operational excellence, that gets things right first time every time. Use systems and automation to create efficiencies in both time and money. Are you like many of our clients, who have been running your own business and now have the desire to grow the business with either the employment of people or just finding more customers. Do you not have the time to make it happen or do you need the support and expertise in your business to help you grow?

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I work with B2B Business Owners, predominately professional service companies, who struggle to take their business to the next level. They would like to have a robust strategy in place which includes, understanding your financials, effective marketing, hiring the right people and implementing robust systems and processes to create a strong foundation from which to grow, with confidence, a solid and sustainable business. My passion is helping other businesses to achieve the results they desire. What separates my service is that I offer a holistic approach supported by my extensive business experience. Together we look at every area of your business and establish what we need to focus on to make it work for you, your team and to the expectation of your ideal customer. My CV demonstrates my experience with start-up and growing businesses and over the last decade I have started, grown, franchised and sold my own business. I have studied start-up and growth strategies for nearly 20 years and I know what works. It worked for me and for the businesses I have worked for. My clients receive proven step by step information to help them take their business to the next level. With my personal support they also receive peace of mind and the confidence to take action. Because of this, our clients make the step change, successfully grow their business and operate a business that works like clockwork to make them more money.

Mike Foster The Entrepreneurs Mentor