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Expertise
If you are a serious entrepreneur and want to set up your own business or ensure that your existing business is more profitable then let me assist you. I answer questions on business start up, business strategy, business models, business planning, marketing plans, marketing strategy, branding, business tune ups and business improvement. I do not answer any legal or accountancy questions - you should see your own professional adviser about these. If you cannot be bothered to read and rate my answers - I can't be bothered to answer yours!
Experience in the area
Over 20 year’s management, IT and business consultancy experience with businesses large and small as well as being a serial entrepreneur.
Publications
A prolific writer and published author, I write on entrepreneurship, project, bid management and career improvement.
Education/Credentials
BA (Hons) Financial Economics Numerous Management Qualifications
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| kaniyoor | 11/14/09 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | |
| Aneez | 11/05/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Sophin | 11/05/09 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 10 | |
| Phil | 11/01/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks Lee |
| Ricky | 10/02/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you so much. Very helpful response ..... |
Recent Answers from Lee Lister
2009-11-15 Finding a mentor:
Hello Scott Finding a mentor could be a good thing but it could also be a bad thing as I am sure you know. As in real life, not all mentors are going to be honest and you could find yourself losing
2009-11-13 enterpreneur skills:
Your question is very muddled. I suggest that you do not start a business until you really want to and you know what business you want to start. I answer a very muddled and almost incomprehensable
2009-11-01 Business:
Here is a good article of mine about what goes into a business plan. A step by step process would take a book! Want to Write a Business Plan So What Goes Into A Business Plan By: Lee Lister - The
2009-11-01 Business:
Hello Phil You do not give me very much information to go on so the only real answer I can give you is: 1) Be careful to not overstretch yourself - be absolutely sure that you can afford the new
2009-10-22 Start up:
Hello - your profit levesl seems a little low - I hope that you have a good business plan, you will need it to approach the bank. You give me little information to advise you on but this article of mine
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