What is a business inspirer?

It is a business advisor, business consultant, executive mentor, non executive director, coach and publicity and marketing expert all rolled into one.

Prince Charles described Barry as an inspiring business leader with drive when he appointed him as his Ambassador for Business In The Community's Eastern Region in 2006.

The Feedback section and shows that it is not only a future king who thinks like this. Barry has had nearly 40 years experience (22 as managing director), in the world of media at local, national and international level. He has served on several boards and committees outside the world of media.

Barry's has already helped lots of small to medium sized commercial operations, family businesses, public bodies and charities. 

Mentoring

Barry spends a lot of time these days mentoring - from new start ups to senior executives and business owners. (See FEEDBACK comments).

He has helped establish Norfolk Knowledge, a mentoring scheme run by the Norwich Business School at the University of East Anglia.

Writing and Editing

Barry has had three books published and edited a number of publications. He is available for freelance work.

How to get noticed through publicity

Having worked on newspapers and specialist magazines, Barry's publicity advice can show you how to get press releases noticed. He can help you handle media by advising on interview techniques. He can organise mock press interviews in a real radio station studio.

Barry's "How to get noticed through PR" workshop attracted the biggest audience of any seminars run by the University of East Anglia's Evolve project.

Strategic planning with your customer in mind

Barry brings a different dimension to strategic planning and business planning discussions with an emphasis on delighting the customer. He has considerable experience in launching new products and re-positioning mature brands and services.