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Hello & welcome
Hi, I’m Monique.
I help owners of food businesses to thrive in business and in life.
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.
Cash 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
by Monique April 13, 2012Testing the BIG idea
You may think you have an award winning idea for a new product or service … but before you commit everything to it you had better find out! And it’s no good just trying it out informally on family and friends. … Continue reading
by Monique April 12, 2012You need more than just a good idea to go solo
Growing your business depends on you and no-one else! There is no hiding place for the entrepreneur, and nowhere to shift the blame to. So, you need more than just a good idea to go solo. Take a cool look … Continue reading
by Monique April 10, 2012Have you got what it takes?
Do you ever sit through endless hours at work thinking ‘this could all be so much better’ fantasise on your way home about going it alone? feel envious as friends and former colleagues talk of the excitement and rewards of … Continue reading
by Monique March 23, 2012Good Taste Food and Drink: 10 months on … by Manish Utton-Mishra
Well, it’s been nearly 10 months to the day since we opened our doors to the paying public for the first time back on 11th March 2011 … Much has changed since, including the lines of produce we offer on … Continue reading
by Monique January 24, 20127 steps to happiness
Here, as part of my commitment to help clients thrive in life as well as in business, are my top tips for optimism: 1. be kind to yourself. Know that it’s natural to have negative feelings from time to time. … Continue reading
by Monique December 12, 2011Top tips for going it alone
2012 is rapidly approaching and it will, without doubt, be a(nother) turbulent year! If you’re thinking about self employment and changing your lifestyle, why not plan some quiet me-time over the holidays to reflect on what it is that you want to change? What are your food … Continue reading
by Monique December 6, 2011Food business start-up boot camps
With 2011 coming to an end, and just under one month until the new year … now is the perfect time to start thinking about setting your new year resolutions. What are your food dreams? To start a catering or … Continue reading
by Monique November 30, 2011Supplying independents AND supermarkets: can you do it? by Camilla Barnard from Rude Health
Yes you can. We do. Look at it from their point of view. Independents – that’s Farm Shops, delicatessens, health food shops, veg boxes and even cafes, are looking for high quality food that their customers will want to buy, … Continue reading
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