Mentors

1997 to 2007. Founder of Real Crisps, then changed business name to Sirhowy Valley Foods. Sales and Marketing Director from 1999 to 2007.
1991 to 1997 – Marketing Manager, Bensons Crisps based in Kirkham, Lancs.
1987 to 1992 – Southern Sales Manager, Bensons Crisps based in Rogerstone, Gwent
1985 to 1987 – Direct Salesman. Kitchens Direct
1981 to 1985 – Area Sales Manager, Wales & West, Smiths Crisps, Based Cardiff
1979 to 1982 – Area Sales Manager, South Coast, Smiths Crisps, Based Southampton

I have recently moved out of post as manager for the Staffordshire Chamber of Commerce’s mentoring programme having enjoyed the last 5 years in that role.
I am now back in the role of owner manager of JFT Associates, helping businesses look at improving their profitability using process efficiencies and management and operational reviews.

I'm very pleased to be part of the Business Wales mentoring program and bring to the table a down to earth, motivational and positive mind set.
 
Drawing on my experience of starting and running businesses in the printing industry, producing signs & graphics and branded merchandise, I'm able to offer a sounding board for local entrepreneurs to talk over their business goals, ideas and hurdles!
 

As the Owner and Director of an award winning HR Consultancy, JG HR Solutions Limited, I am keen to mentor other business owners in Wales.  Living at the top end of Carmarthenshire, just a jump across the bridge into Lampeter, Ceredigion and travelling across Wales to see clients, I can usually help wherever you are based. 

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Business Entrepreneur / Author/ Poet/ Neurodiverse Advocate

I am an Accountant who has worked in Industry for almost 30 years before a move  into  the banking industry for two years as a Relationship Manager. I started out as a junior in a busy office accounting department where I was fortunate to study alongside my career and gained A levels accounting, AAT and ACCA whilst in a working environment. My role has been quite varied as predominantly my positions have been of a Trouble shooting nature where I have moved into companies to resolve many different kinds of problems from cash flows to staffing or growth.

A Social Entrepreneur and Life Coach/Mentor with  a passion for social justice, a belief that every human being is remarkable and an ethos of service and welcome. I have an MSc in Management Development and Training. I love my work as a facilitator, coach and mentor.  Whether Personal Development,  Management Learning, Organizational Growth or Leadership Development, the outcome is to implement new courses of action which maximise potential opportunities for the individual or the organization.

Karen combines more than 20 years-experience of operational and managed service delivery for the public sector with robust customer insight and delivery experience to improve services whilst reducing cost. This is on top of 9 years as an operational police officer where she learnt the essentials of prioritisation, resource and risk management.

I am a client- focused mentor who gives entrepreneurs the confidence, skills and tools to plan, start and grow a successful and sustainable business. With 20+years’ experience in self- employed and employed roles, I bring a range of skills and insights to help new enterprises take their first or next step. I am a positive and proactive individual who enjoys challenging and supporting others to maximise their potential.

I have a Ph.D. in Electrical and Electronic Engineering. I have worked extensively in the UK and abroad in a variety of business and technical roles. This includes companies such as IBM.