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Business Development Consultation

Focused one-to-one sessions to help you develop a strategy, make more of business opportunities, tackle challenges and find new ways to grow. Available as one-off or regular ad hoc support, we'll explore solutions, make decisions and get clear on what to do next.
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At A Glance

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The Focus

One business development challenge, idea or opportunity to explore.
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How It Works

A focused 90-minute one-to-one session, with a little preparation beforehand.
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What We Do

Bring fresh thinking, commercial insight and practical ideas to the table.
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What You Gain

Fresh perspectives, clear priorities and a one-page action plan.

Fresh ideas, a different perspective and a clear plan to move forward.

Even the most experienced business leaders need to bounce ideas around, challenge thinking, unlock blockers and get help from a different angle.

Whether you've got a new opportunity you want to explore, an idea to develop, you’re stuck in a rut or there’s an area of your business development you'd like to improve, our ad hoc consultation sessions give you dedicated time to focus and a plan to move forward with.

I'll bring fresh thinking, practical ideas and a commercial perspective. Together, we'll explore what's possible, work through the options and agree on the best next steps.

What could
we work on?

Every session is different, and tailored to what you'd like to achieve. You might be looking to:
  • Explore a new business development idea or opportunity.
  • Review your sales pipeline and identify ways to make more of existing leads.
  • Develop a smarter approach to networking, events or building relationships.
  • Improve how you manage enquiries, follow-ups and opportunities.
  • Explore CRM tools, systems or processes to support your growth.
  • Get an outside perspective on your current business development strategy.
  • Unlock a business growth blocker you keep bumping into.
Whatever the focus, the aim is to have a productive conversation that leaves you with useful ideas and a plan you can put into action.

How Does It Work?

1

A Little Preparation

Before we meet, I'll send you a few questions about your business and what you'd like to focus on. Nothing complicated, just enough for me to understand your objectives and make sure we use our time well.
2

Let's Get Our Heads Together

We'll spend 90 minutes exploring your challenge, idea or opportunity. I'll ask questions, share ideas, challenge your thinking and bring practical suggestions based on my experience.
This isn't a presentation or a generic strategy exercise. It's a working conversation, focused entirely on you and what matters most in the business.
3

A Plan You Can Actually Use

After our session, I'll pull together a one-page action plan to collate the ideas, recommendations and actions we've discussed.
You'll have a clear picture of where to focus, what to prioritise and what to do next.
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What Will You
Take Away?

Fresh perspectives, practical solutions and a clearer direction for your business development.

You'll leave with new ideas to explore, opportunities to act on and a straightforward plan for making progress.

No 50-page strategy documents. No generic advice. Just a useful conversation, some fresh thinking and practical next steps.

Two Heads. Bigger Ideas.

Sometimes a fresh pair of eyes and a good conversation can open up a whole new set of possibilities. Bring your ideas, challenges or opportunities to the table, and let's get our heads together to work out what's worth pursuing and how to make it happen.

Real relationships. Real results.

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“She helped me with very important research to set up properly my import company Umbria Green Heart Ltd and to get new B2B customers. Her experience and flexibility will definitely help you to accelerate your business.”
Marco Rapaccini
Technology Founder, Fulginium
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“Natalie's team paid attention to how to contribute to the onboarding of the successful candidate, making detailed notes to include in the handover and also brought an external eye to our membership pipeline bringing great value to BECBC.”
Dianne Richardson
Chief Executive, Britain's Energy Coast Business Cluster
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“She was proactive, reliable and genuinely cared about the business and the outcomes we were trying to achieve. She brought good ideas, challenged me in the right way and helped keep things moving.”
Laura Cook
Founder & Financial Consultant, Teal Vision

Not quite ready to
work together?

Still interested to learn more, or perhaps you'd like some fresh ideas? Join our mailing list for practical business development tips, fresh perspectives and a little inspiration to help you make more happen.

Ready to make growth feel more doable?

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