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Business Mentoring

The thinking partner
you've been missing

You're a capable, experienced leader. You know your technical domain inside out. But running a business — and growing it — demands a different kind of thinking. Business mentoring with Richard gives you a structured, confidential space to work through the real challenges, make better decisions, and keep moving forward.

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Is This Right For You?

Built for technical leaders
running real businesses

Business mentoring with Richard is specifically designed for CTOs, Technical Directors and senior leaders at SMEs with six-figure turnover. People who are brilliant at what they do — but who want a trusted, experienced partner to help them navigate the business side with the same rigour they bring to the technical side.

This is for you if...

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You're a CTO, Technical Director or senior leader at a six-figure SME
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You want a structured sounding board — not just someone to listen, but someone who'll challenge you
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You're making important decisions about growth, structure, technology or people
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You feel like the business is running you, rather than the other way around
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You want clarity, a written plan, and someone to hold you accountable to it
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You're serious about developing as a leader and building a more scalable business

What We Work On

The challenges that matter
most to your business

No two mentoring relationships are the same. But these are the areas that come up most consistently with CTOs and Directors — drawn from Richard's real experience mentoring leaders across a wide range of SMEs.

01
Business Structure & Clarity
Documented roles and responsibilities, organisational design, making sure your business is built to scale rather than dependent on you personally.
02
Strategy & Growth Planning
Where are you going and how are you going to get there? Building a clear, written growth plan — not a binder you file away, but a living roadmap you actually use.
03
Financial Clarity
Understanding your numbers — cashflow, profitability, margins, efficiency. Making sure the financial health of the business is visible and informing your decisions.
04
Marketing & Positioning
Who are your ideal clients, how do you reach them, and how do you communicate your value clearly? Getting your marketing focused on what actually works.
05
Technology & Digital Decisions
Systems, tools, digital transformation, AI adoption. Making smart technology decisions without getting lost in the detail — or wasting money on the wrong things.
06
Stakeholder & Team Management
Leading your team more effectively, managing key relationships, navigating internal politics — the human side of running a growing business.

How It Works

Simple, structured,
accountable

1
Discovery Call
A free, no-obligation 30-minute conversation to understand where you are, what you're trying to achieve, and whether we're a good fit for each other.
2
Mentoring Agreement
We agree the focus areas, the outcomes you're working towards, and set the foundation for an accountable, productive relationship.
3
Monthly 60-Minute Sessions
Structured, focused sessions — one per month. We review progress, tackle the real challenges, and agree clear actions before the next session.
4
Between Sessions
Email and message support between sessions. You're not on your own between calls — if something comes up, Richard is accessible.
5
Review & Renew
After the initial 3-month commitment, we review what's been achieved and decide together whether to continue — no pressure, no automatic renewal.

Programme Details

Session Length 60 minutes per session
Frequency Monthly — same time, regular rhythm
Commitment Minimum 3 months — enough time to see real progress
Format Flexible — remote via video call or in person
Location Brighton & Sussex in person · UK-wide remotely
Best For CTOs · Technical Directors · Senior leaders at six-figure SMEs
First Step Free 30-minute discovery call — no obligation

Richard's Credentials

ILM Level 7 Certified · Help to Grow Approved Mentor · AI for Business Mentors (ILM Assured) · 20+ years enterprise consultancy

In Practice

What mentoring looks like
in real businesses

A snapshot of the challenges Richard has worked through with real business leaders — drawn from his work as a Help to Grow approved mentor.

IT & Managed Services

"Richard helped us identify that we had no documented roles or organisational structure. It sounds obvious in hindsight — but having someone with that external perspective point it out, and help us fix it, was genuinely invaluable."

IT Services Director
Managed IT & Connectivity Services
Specialist Distribution

"We worked through the Ansoff framework to assess European and US market expansion seriously — not just as an idea, but with the structure to evaluate it properly before committing resources."

Managing Director
Specialist Distribution & Logistics
Digital & Media

"I needed clarity on which revenue streams to prioritise and advice on a potential acquisition. Richard brought a structured approach that helped me think it through clearly rather than reactively."

Managing Director
Digital Media & IT Services

Ready to Start?

The first step is
just a conversation

Book a free 30-minute discovery call. No obligation, no pressure — just an honest conversation about where you are and whether Richard can help.

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Other Services

Focused Intervention
The Blueprint Session
A half-day working session to diagnose your business, clear the noise and leave with a prioritised action plan. The ideal starting point.
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Government-Backed Programme
Help to Grow Mentoring
Heavily subsidised mentoring through the UK government's Help to Grow: Management programme. Richard is an approved mentor.
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