Advice and support

Julia Chanteray

I provide ongoing business advice, support and mentoring for small businesses who want to grow into bigger businesses. I help business owners to get their marketing right, to negotiate the best deals, to create great teams and to handle their finances, all the things you need to develop a successful company.

I've spent years running different sorts of businesses so I know what works, and I can keep you away from some of the mistakes I've seen over the years.

Every business is different, and there's no set recipe for success. Different companies have different issues and I have worked with a wide variety of businesses from local cafés to IT companies.

Usually, I meet with clients every two weeks, typically face to face but sometimes over the phone. During our meetings we develop a strategic plan for growth and then, most importantly, I'd help you stick to that plan. You can also email and phone me between meetings, for example, if you have a marketing campaign or a website going live or even if you just need to chat through an issue.

My job is to keep you on track with the important things that are going to make a real difference to your business.

How long does business mentoring last?

Mentoring can lasts for as long as you need my help. Some of my clients just need advice with a small part of their business, such as branding and marketing. Other clients have been with me for two years plus as their business grows and develops. It's flexible, there's no minimum time you have to sign up for.

It depends on the size of your business and where you're based. There's a monthly rate from £450 per month for Brighton-based businesses and £650 for London-based (for extra travel time). Prices vary according to the number of owners/directors in the business, and how much more money I think you'll make with our help.

For example, a one person business based in Brighton that is going to make an extra 50k a year would pay the basic £450, whereas a business with two Directors that is going to expand turnover by a few million would pay £750-£1000 per month.

You might be eligible for a grant to pay for some of the costs of business advice and mentoring.

The best thing for us to do is meet up for a coffee and talk about your business and your goals. Then, once I've asked you lots of questions and you've met me, we can say whether we'd be a good fit for each other. I'm very honest about this, and I do tell people if I don't think paying my fees is going to be a good investment for them.

Get in touch

Are you interested in getting some help to grow your business? Get in touch to find out more about us working together.