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WHAT ARE THE BEST ASPECTS OF THE COURSE?

The sense of support! I find it quite moving to see that there is help out there, people wanting you to succeed and willing to share their knowledge and experience. It can feel quite lonely, setting up your own business and being solely in charge of making decisions. It’s really well-structured and well-rounded - not just a series of online lectures at all but in-person sessions, lots of participation and mini-workshops, peer-to-peer sessions and then also the mentoring so you don’t just have to take it all in in an hour and then move on.

WHAT ARE YOU GETTING OUT OF TAKING PART IN THE COURSE?

Absolutely invaluable little nuggets of wisdom and practical advice. In advance, I thought I may not find some of the modules as pertinent as others, but actually there has always been something really useful to take away from every one. Also, having a creative and not a business background, it’s given me confidence in seeing how to structure my ideas and decisions –and that what I’ve been doing up until now does (mostly) make sense!

HAVE YOU IMPLEMENTED ANY CHANGES WITHIN YOUR BUSINESS YET OR WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU MAY IMPLEMENT AFTER YOU HAVE FINISHED THE COURSE?

We’ll definitely be thinking more about digitalising aspects of the business that we may not have explored. I’ve seen the value of networking and connecting and supporting other businesses, so partnerships and collaborations are also top of the list.

WOULD YOU RECOMMEND OTHERS TO JOIN THE COURSE?

100% – I was lucky enough to be sponsored by Platinum’s Dynamic Magazine but the fees were reasonable and absolute value for money.

STELLA GURNEY email: stella@woodfire.co.uk website: www.woodfire.co.uk

James Hopkirk, Restructuring Director of Kreston Reeves discusses some of the alternative solutions to putting a company into liquidation and the processes company directors should follow