Experience

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  Federation of Small Businesses

  • East Sussex & East Grinstead

  • Membership Advisor

    • Feb 1992 - Present
    • East Sussex & East Grinstead

    I work in conjunction with FSB meeting and supporting new and existing members across all business sectors, from Sole Traders to Limited Companies with up to 250 employees. I have a deep understanding and empathy with the challenges which small business owners face as well as their achievements.I visit business owners interested in learning more about FSB, as an active long term member I am able to give them a comprehensive briefing on the amazing toolbox that is the FSB members package. I focus on the requirement on each individual thereby ensuring that they get maximum benefit for their business.The FSB services include legal, employment and tax protection insurance scheme 24/7 legal advice, health & safety on HR online support as well as pension planning, including an auto enrolment solution, business banking and other products and services specifically designed to help members grow their business and save money.Many business owners have said "I wished I'd known about FSB years ago, you would have saved me a fortune and guided me through some difficulties times".All views expressed are my own and do not necessarily represent those of the FSB or its membership.

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  Downland Hotel

  • Eastbourne

  • Owner Proprietor

    • 1974 - Dec 1991
    • Eastbourne

    Developed new hotel in Eastbourne ,commuted to work in London for 2 1/2 years to ensure financial stability of the fledgling business. More than doubled in size, adapted to legislation changes and customer trends and sold on as a very popular profitable business.

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  Australian Government, London

  • Austrialia House, London

  • Purchasing Officer

    • Sep 1963 - 1974
    • Austrialia House, London

    Purchasing anything from Mirage Fighter Aircraft to the multi various needs of the Australian Embassies in Europe. Learned the value of building relationships and trust in order to achieve the impossible within the confines of red tape.

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  J. Lyons London

  • London

  • Advertising and Marketing Trainee

    • 1960 - Aug 1963
    • London

    Trainee Brand Manager J. Lyons cake divisionGained invaluable experience of brand and product marketing, identifying and creating sales and marketing strategies for growth.