45 business advisers offering free COVID-19 support and advice

Through the Recovery Advice for Business scheme small business owners can talk to experienced business advisers about their challenges and receive advice to help them create an action plan.

Hundreds of experts have come forward to offer an outside perspective to help you think through solutions or unlock what you already have. Calls are free and can last up to one hour.

Need help getting started?

We've pulled together a list below of some of the advisers taking part. They're here to help if your business needs to make decisions about people, restructuring, introducing new revenue streams, strategic planning, balancing the books, reclaiming payments, settling legal disputes or you just need a sounding board.

There is no limit to how many experts you can speak to, but you can only use the free hour once with the same adviser. We encourage you to use this opportunity to strengthen your business in all areas.

Here to help with HR, people, and team culture

Michelle Bailey, HR consultant - People Essentials

Specialises in:

• Employment issues

• Employee performance

• Employment policies and procedures

- Speak with Michelle

Adele D'Silva, HR consultant - Capacity HR

Specialises in:

HR advice for SMEs and public sector
People and Recruitment
Employment law

- Speak with Adele

Robin Hall, HR consultant - Inspiring People HR

Specialises in:

• People and performance

• Management and effective leadership

• Employment contracts and HR policies

- Speak with Robin

Janice Willis, career coach and HR consultant - Art of the Possible Coaching

Specialises in:

• HR consulting, career coaching and mentoring

• Interim HR and management support

• Coaching and team productivity

- Speak with Janice

David Hudson, HR director - The HR Dept

Specialises in:

• Employment law

• Outsourced HR

• Monthly SME advice line

- Speak with David

Richard Bateman, change consultant - Richard Bateman Consulting

Specialises in:

• Change management

• Leadership coaching and mentoring

• Diversity and inclusion

- Speak with Richard

Sangeeta Mistry, director and HR consultant, Sang Mai Consulting

Specialises in:

• Organisation structure design

• Cohesive HR strategies

• Reward management

- Speak with Sangeeta

David Marshall, HR Consultant - Keir HR & Recruitment

Specialises in:

• HR management issues

• Learning and development design

• Recruitment services

- Speak with David

Gary Cookson, Director - Epic HR

Specialises in:

• HR and employee relations

• Organisational development

• Coach and workplace mediator

- Speak with Gary

Here to help with business growth and performance

Melanie Bryan, growthologist, WhyNotChange

Specialises in:

• Business planning

• Processes and systems for growth

• Winning public sector contracts

- Speak with Melanie

Erica Wolfe-Murray, director, Lola Media

Specialises in:

• Creative innovation

• Growing revenue and audiences

• Product and service development

- Speak with Erica

Lucy Patterson, business growth strategist, Flourish Unlimited

Specialises in:

• Development of female founder businesses

• Growth support and coaching

• Design thinking and therapeutic modalities

- Speak with Lucy

Anna Golawski, coach, Stratus Coaching

Specialises in:

• Stress and performance management

• Training and coaching in resilience

• Workplace mental health and wellbeing

- Speak with Anna

Tony Ryan, director, Smorgasbord Business

Specialises in:

• Early stage start-up advice

• Funding for start-ups

• Mentoring for start-ups

- Speak with Tony

Here to help with marketing and sales

Jarmila Yu, consulting CMO, YUnique

Specialises in:

• SME marketing

• Marketing strategy development

• Marketing planning and delivery

- Speak with Jarmila

Cynthia Wihardja, founder, The Brave Zone

Specialises in:

• Marketing for the self-employed

• Unlocking potential

• Personal branding

- Speak with Cynthia

Paul Durrant, consultant, PDT Sales Consultancy

Specialises in:

• Sales and entrepreneurship consultancy

• Optimising sales

• Sales coaching and training

- Speak with Paul

Carey Trevill, CEO, British Promotional Merchandise Association (Fetham)

Specialises in:

• Promotional merchandise

• Advertising and marketing

• Brand strategy

- Speak with Carey

Simon Hetherington, director, Goodcall Internet Consultants

Specialises in:

• Digital marketing and paid advertising

• SEO and website optimisation

• Website plugins (calendars, chatbots)

- Speak with Simon

Dan Martin, freelance journalist, content creator and event host

Specialises in:

• Content strategy

• Content creation

• PR and journalism

• Event hosting

- Speak with Dan

Here to help with brand, digital, and communications

Nick Christoforou, founder, Neo

Specialises in:

• Brand identity and culture

• Brand strategy

• Business growth coaching

- Speak with Nick

Caroline Stephenson, managing director, Beyond Your Brand

Specialises in:

• Digital marketing strategies

• Website design

• Paid ads, Google Ad Grants, SEO and Analytics

- Speak with Caroline

Lisa Clunie, director, Thrive Studios

Specialises in:

• Brand strategy

• Visual and content development

• Marketing strategy

- Speak with Lisa

Here to help with business consulting, strategy, and planning

Si Conroy, CEO and founder, Scarlet Monday

Specialises in:

• Unblocking profitability

• Action planning

• Implementing models, frameworks, and structure

- Speak with Si

Lucy Cox, director, Equinox Business

Specialises in:

• Business coaching for startups

• Crowdfunding support

• Business and personal resilience

- Speak with Lucy

Dr Peter Wilson, principal, Peter Wilson

Specialises in:

• Chartered textile professional and industrial engineer

• Supporting manufacturing companies

• Improve productivity, reduce costs and develop new markets

- Speak with Peter

Becky Upton, managing director, Business Doctors

Specialises in:

• Business coach

• Business strategy

• Mentoring, monitoring and encouragement

- Speak with Becky

Vikram Jain, managing director, JCURV

Specialises in:

• Leadership coaching

• Start-up support

• Strategy development

- Speak with Vikram

Elsa Caleb, director of development, Elsa Caleb Ltd (London)

Specialises in:

• Business planning and strategy

• Market research and competitive analysis

• Early stage start-up support

- Speak with Elsa

Owen Thomas, director, Vynamic

Specialises in:

• Healthcare industry management consultancy

• Actionable strategies

• Operational intelligence

- Speak with Owen

Lucinda Peniston-Baines, managing partner, The Observatory International

Specialises in:

• Marketing and communication strategies

• Design and implement structures

• Improve ways of working

- Speak with Lucinda

Here to help with accounting and finance

Bim Ewetade, chartered accountant, AE Accountax

Specialises in:

• Business and tax advisory

• Annual accounts and reporting

• Payrolling

- Speak with Bim

Sam Price, director, Acc4 Consulting

Specialises in:

• Accounting

• Bookkeeping

• Payroll and tax

- Speak with Sam

Alan Davidson, director, Pentins Business Advisers

Specialises in:

• Financial performance and action plans

• Competitor benchmarking

• Customer profitability analysis, cost management and accounting systems

- Speak with Alan

Paula Tomlinson, CEO and founder, On the Spot Tax

Specialises in:

• Tax planning

• Commercial practical business advice

• Corporation tax

- Speak with Paula

Caroline Day, director, Day's Accountancy Services

Specialises in:

• Bookkeeping services

• Financial accounting and accounts preparation

• Budgets and forecasting

- Speak with Caroline

Paul Savage, principal, AIMS Accountants for Business

Specialises in:

• Accounting and bookkeeping

• Tax and tax planning

• Regulation and compliance

- Speak with Paul

Phil Ross, director, Lucas Johnson

Specialises in:

• Business turnaround

• Business recovery and rescue

• Business and personal insolvency

- Speak with Phil

Andrew Payne, chartered accountant, Good books

Specialises in:

• Bookkeeping, VAT returns and Payroll

• Tax planning

• Business budgeting and forecasting

- Speak with Andrew

Here to help with collections and payment

Wendy Allen, collections manager, PCS Credit Management

Specialises in:

• Credit control outsource function

• Debt collection

• Invoice pre-checks and query resolution

- Speak with Wendy

Antoniya Beyriyska, consultant, Ask the Boss

Specialises in:

• Accessible finance reports

• Tax advice

• Collecting payments

- Speak with Antoniya

Here to help with legal affairs

Holly Walsh, lawyer, Brighton Legal

Specialises in:

• No jargon commercial and corporate legal advice

• Commercial agreements, shareholder agreements

• Business and asset sales

- Speak with Holly

Ian Townsend, partner, Rebian Solicitors

Specialises in:

• Commercial law, business disputes and employment

• Expertise in franchising

• Legal services to companies, business owners and professionals

- Speak with Ian

Michelle Small, managing director, Docea Contract Review Services

Specialises in:

• Advice for SMEs in recruitment market

• Negotiating and reviewing client and supplier contracts

• Facilities management

- Speak with Michelle

Gary McIndoe, managing director, Latitude Law Solicitors

Specialises in:

• UK immigration law for SMEs in tech and hospitality

• Sponsor licensing to employing overseas staff

• Onboarding visa processes

- Speak with Gary

Gordon Brown, solicitor, Clarke Mairs

Specialises in:

• Commercial and property legal advice to SMEs

• Corporate insolvency and restructuring

• Commercial transactions and structures

- Speak with Gordon

Couldn't find what you're looking for?

If you struggle to connect with an adviser or need help with your selection, please do get in touch with us. Our team is also here to help and want to ensure you find what you need.

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