1. An innovative, fresh concept in business development

2. Experience in 70 years collective experience MD/CEO of own businesses and corporate sized Cross industry experience and skills Award winning team Personal awards Industry awards Active in industry at ALL levels

3. Feedback What are some of the challenges facing your customers TODAY What is the priority for them

4. Philosophy Tell me and I’ll forget Show me and I may remember Involve me and I’ll understand

5. Business facts..... Knowledgeable and experienced people add value to any business Independent views challenge traditional methods Impartial advice brings clarity to decision making 80% of businesses that plan out perform all others Staff are restricted in their opinions

6. The is your.... Non- executive director Critical friend Sounding board Risk advisor Guide Mentor Silent partner Effective industry leader

7. Making your plans come to life Hitting the targets every time. Keeping your business on track. Never allowing daily distractions to affect the business direction. Keeping you focussed and positive, even when you don’t feel it! Showing measurable performance. Guided discovery of new opportunities. Giving you the tools to reach the target.

8. Program elements Unlimited contact via telephone and email Structured weekly contact reviews Monthly target planning and actions reporting New business project management support Quarterly board meeting attendance New business development support Just some of the key benefits

9. program costs... 12 month contract From £1000 per month A value proposition beyond price A leading industry recognised expert for the price of a junior administrator!

10. The program Its about taking you to where you want to be!

11. A client’s perspective A&J Lawrence Established 1988 Body and Mechanical PAS -125 Platinum Repairer Jon Lawrence

12. Questions Can you provide a summary of where A&J Lawrence was prior to Advocate What aspect about Advocate helped your decision to engage with the programme What has been your experience of Advocate What advice would you offer a new client joining the Advocate programme Where is A&J Lawrence now after 6 months of being in the Advocate programme6 Does Advocate work

13. Any Other Questions !?

14. General Questions What is Advocate's philosophy Advocate is your........ (give two answers) What % of businesses outperform others by planning What are the stages of an engagement

15. Answers Tell me and I’ll forget, Show me and I may remember, Involve me and I’ll understand Non- executive director /Critical friend / Sounding board / Risk advisor / Guide / Mentor / Silent partner /Effective industry leader 80% of businesses that plan out perform all others Listen Learn Liaise, Presentation, Agreed actions, weekly Skype, monthly summary, quarterly board meetings. Support calls