Strategic and Financial planning Specialising in ensuring that all aspects of business planning and finance are in place to support growth, increase profitability and transform the prospects for the owners Development and implementation of strategic and short term business plans. Business valuations. Negotiation of financing or re-financing proposals for start-ups or expansion. Development of cost saving programs. Business valuations.

An experienced manager at director level who has worked, within a large Corporate, as well as smaller start-ups. Resourceful, with a strong entrepreneurial flair and committed to achieving bottom-line success. Working with management teams assisting them in achieving their growth plans

Geofrey is a Chartered Engineer and Fellow of the Institutionof Engineering and Technology. and has a thorough understanding of the legal, commercial and human resource aspects of running a business. He has owned and managed companies over a twenty year period and has experience of successfully taking a company to Stock Exchange listing.

Business Mentor

Chris is a specialist adviser for SMEs and family businesses. His sector knowledge and experience enables him to help and support ambitious business owners who want to grow their business. Chris also works with start-up businesses, supporting them at the critical start-up stage, and guiding them in the right direction to achieve success. For more details visit http://dowlingbusinessmentor.co.uk, or email chris.dowling@sgba.co.uk or call07885 685641.