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Hello & welcome
Hi, I’m Monique.
I help entrepreneurs to start and grow their food businesses.
This website is one way I do that, with the others being consulting, mentoring and my forthcoming book.
I decided early on that I didn’t want to be the type of consultant who leaves behind a PowerPoint presentation which sits on the corner of a desk and gathers dust. That serves no-one, least of all you!
My goal is to give you the practical advice, tools and, perhaps most importantly, the confidence to manage your food business more effectively and more profitably.
If you’d like to talk about how I can help your business, get in touch or take a look at the consulting and mentoring services I currently have available.
I look forward to working with you!
In the meantime … what’s new?
The section below is where I, and guest writers, post topics, events and news that come onto my radar and which I think will be of interest to you. Do join the conversation: I love to hear your views and comments!
It’s updated frequently, so you’ll want to check back often or, even better, subscribe to the “News” rss feed.
To share or not?
Is it better to seek as much input as possible or keep your cards close to your chest? On the one hand, the more you share your business idea with others, the more feedback you’ll receive to help you refine your … Continue reading
by Monique February 11, 2013How to make the most of your Christmas and New Year down time
Quiet time can be a challenge for the always-on-the-go entrepreneur. Plan ahead to make the most of the down time to recharge your batteries and refocus. 1. Reflect on 2012 Use the break to reflect on where your food business is going. Revisit your business, or growth, plan. … Continue reading
by Monique December 28, 20126 steps to a better business in 2013
As an ambitious foodpreneur, you want a better 2013 for your business and for you. Better than you are now, better than the competition and better than you’ve been before! Here are some of the characteristics I come across in … Continue reading
by Monique December 18, 2012How to Grow your Business
Most entrepreneurs I meet are conquerors, not empire builders. You need to be both! If you want your food business to succeed in the long term, you need to build solid business foundations: 1. recruiting the right people, inspiring commitment and … Continue reading
by Monique August 21, 2012Winning with your Business Plan!
Been busy writing your food business plan? Let’s make sure that you’ve covered all the ground … You as a person Do you fully understand your own personal objectives? Are you clear about your business objectives? Are you … Continue reading
by Monique July 10, 2012Q & A: Market research for start-ups
Before you start a business, you MUST carry out market research; it can be the difference between success and failure. Here’s how you find out more about your competitors, potential customers and – crucially – their reaction to your prices. What’s … Continue reading
by Monique July 4, 201210 Reasons Why Start-ups Fail
1. No real demand 2. No business plan 3. Lack of funds 4. Wrong attitude 5. Lack of advice 6. Growing too fast 7. No plan B or C or D 8. Inability to forecast or budget 9. Under pricing/over … Continue reading
by Monique June 29, 2012Q & A: How to write a Business Plan
Would you ever consider setting off on a long, unfamiliar journey without your SatNav or road map and only a dribble of fuel in your tank? I’ve heard business planning being compared with going on a journey and I think it’s a … Continue reading
by Monique June 29, 2012Cash is king: 7 steps to keep on top of cash flow
Whilst you’re busy growing your food business, it can be all too easy to take your eye off your cash flow. A business owner relying on the online bank balance to determine available cash to pay bills is something I come … Continue reading
by Monique May 9, 2012What’s in a name?
For most entrepreneurs, the business name is one of the first things they think about when starting their venture. And rightly so, because it’s one of the most important decisions you will make. All great companies have a clear, memorable and appealing name, free … Continue reading
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