•Ability to engage with businesses at senior level
•Ability to work proactively with a portfolio of businesses, engaging them in business support and development programmes. I have worked with over 200 businesses over the last twelve months
•Ability to work with businesses at a strategic level, to identify the most effective approach to business growth
•Knowledge of the full range of business support available to companies in the East of England, including the Business Growth Service, local enterprise agency support and grant funding programmes. I have made over 200 business support referrals over the last twelve months