The team
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Benna McCartney, Director Benna is a qualified coach, specialising in confidence and self-esteem building and effectively managing major life changes. She has supported hundreds of unemployed individuals who have faced difficult challenges in life to start up their own businesses, gain confidence and flourish in making their dreams come true. |
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Phil Ashford, Director Phil is an experienced and accredited business adviser with a background in both the private and public sector, specialising in pre start-up business advice for people with additional barriers. He has delivered business planning workshops and one to one business start-up coaching for a range of people from disadvantaged backgrounds. He also has years of experience lecturing in schools and colleges. |
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Annabel Shilton, Case Management & Administration
Annabel has over 20 years’ experience as a business coach and mentor and has worked with many start up to established businesses. Along the way she has established two businesses herself so is well versed with the challenges and successes that this can bring. She has a lively, warm approach and brings passion, energy and fun to her work. She is committed to helping others to create and run a successful business. |
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Grant Baker, Business Advisor
Grant assists those seeking support to explore all aspects and options of self-employment. He has experience of running a very successful recruitment business. He has also worked as a mentor and business advisor for a Charity offering ethical loans and helping businesses to overcome their growth challenges. He loves helping people to realise their dream of becoming self-employed, delivering advice and support. He values passing on knowledge and experience. |
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Emily Dike, Virtual Assistant
Emily provides virtual assistance support to the directors and the team. She loves organising and is ready to tackle any tasks that can help support Enterprise Exchange to continue on giving great help to the community. She also runs her own business providing relaxing health treatments to women with neck, shoulder and back pain. |
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Guy Walsh, Case Management & Administration
Guy provides case management and administration support within Enterprise Exchange. Guy has a wealth of experience across a number of industries, including working as a Social Business Advisor, providing employment support to people with mental health support needs, and delivering drama workshops to people in recovery from addiction. Guy has also worked as a professional actor and a photographer, and has previously set up and run his own social enterprises. |