Investment Readiness Assessment

I help small business owners turn growth ambitions into practical, achievable plans. With over 25 years’ experience in business support, economic development and business growth, I have worked with entrepreneurs and SMEs at different stages of their journey — from strengthening business plans and overcoming operational challenges to accessing finance, diversifying customers and products, entering new markets and becoming investment-ready.I also understand business from the owner’s perspective, having founded and led a financial services business for seven years.My approach is practical and solutions-focused. I work with business owners to understand what may be holding the business back, clarify priorities and develop realistic actions for sustainable growth. My expertise includes business strategy and planning, financial analysis, access to finance, investment readiness, business resilience, market development and internationalisation.I am a UNIDO Certified Trainer in Financial Analysis and Project Appraisal, a Full Member of the Institute of Economic Development and a member of the Association of Business Mentors.Whether you are trying to overcome a growth challenge, strengthen your business plan, access finance, diversify, or prepare your business for its next stage of growth, I can help you identify the way forward and turn it into practical action.