Business owners come to me for support with growing their businesses.

I know how it feels to run your own business; it can be exciting and rewarding, but equally, it can be stressful and lonely.
Having started, grown and sold a number of businesses, I understand where you are on your business journey. You’re busy dealing with everything the business throws at you, and you can soon lose sight of where you are going, or it can feel unachievable. There is nothing that gives me more satisfaction than helping business owners create a winning strategy and achieve their goals.

As a grant funding expert I specialise in providing expert advice and guidance in successfully applying for grants.

Bela is the founder of Roo Group a brand growth consultancy business with a background of more than ten years in corporate accounting and business advisory.

After spending a decade helping businesses grow and develop from a strategic perspective, she launched Roo Group to work more closely with business owners on building strong brands and sustainable growth.

She now supports businesses with a variety of services that all align as part of business planning, advisory and brand growth/development.

Bela is known for being a skilled networker and natural connector who enjoys bringing people together, helping others build meaningful professional relationships and is an active part of the business community.

Outside of work, Bela is active in the Instagram space, has a strong passion for health and fitness, and works alongside a supplement brand where she enjoys engaging with online communities and sharing her interest in living a balanced and active lifestyle

Pam is Managing Director of Jadan Press in Hull & East Yorkshire. The business was established in 1998 and bought out by Pam in 2002. Since they have moved to their own premised and acquired a company and state of the art printing equipment as the business has grown. Pam has a background in shipping and accountancy, and in her spare time is a partner, mother and grandmother who enjoys sport, family time and holidays.

Sam is the Owner and Director of The Call Answering Company, a 24/7 telephone answering and virtual reception business. Sam’s background is in the legal sector, and she is joined in the business by her husband, Andy and daughter Emilie. The Call Answering company continues to grow and has recently moved to larger offices at the K3 Business Park in Hull. Sam is a proud owner of an adorable and loving dog called Bella and a total fuss-pot cat called Puddles.

John is an award-winning full-stack developer and graphic designer with over 30 years’ experience, combining creative thinking, technical know-how and a practical understanding of business.

Through John Redhead Creative, he helps businesses communicate more clearly, look more professional and create better experiences across branding, websites, digital products, motion graphics, presentations, print and even adventure mini-golf design.

John helps turn ideas into clear, polished and easy-to-use solutions. That might be a brand refresh, a website, an app interface, a brochure, a pitch deck or a themed visitor attraction.

Over the years, he has worked across sectors including technology research, publishing, education software, packaging, RFID solutions, e-commerce, retail and leisure. That has given him a broad understanding of how good design, clear communication and the right technology can support different types of businesses.

He enjoys sharing that experience with other business owners, offering honest advice, creative thinking and practical guidance where he can.

When he’s not working on creative projects, John can usually be found trying to keep up with his spaniel, Rosie, who has a habit of running rings around him.

Kevin is the business owner of Kevin Greene Photography and is a seasoned event, commercial, brand and virtual photoshoot photographer. He brings 25 years’ experience creating high value photography for event planners, business owners and web site creators from across the East Yorkshire region. 

Alongside Kevin's photography business Kevin takes tremendous pride volunteering. He is a volunteer and team member of Hull4Heroes, where he runs a Hull based photography group for veterans of the armed forces.

Entering a seventh FA National League Women's Football season Kevin enjoys a voluntary role as Head Club Photographer and Key Partner with Hull City Ladies FC. Kevin is dedicated to boost the story telling of this Hull based, independent women's football team, with high value photography that spans the clubs marketing. In addition, Kevin is delighted to expand the clubs pool of volunteer photographers.
Helping people plan their photoshoot with ease.

Kevin enjoys time alone and with family. He particularly enjoys beach walks, a good restaurant and a night of tv sharing a bottle of wine with his wife, Sara.

Retiring from the Police age just 49 Simon took this opportunity to start a completely new career path.  He now helps people put in place their Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney, as well as advising on Life and Income Protection insurance, including Business Protection. 

Simon is a keen Hull City supporter and avid traveller. His next out of school project is about to be a campervan conversion.

Erica is the director of How Can I Help You and passionate about helping businesses tender for public sector contracts. With over 25 years sales experience across various sectors and 15 years tendering for work across local and central Government Erica is keen to pass on all she’s learnt and help businesses grow and be successful in winning tenders. When Erica isn’t working, she is busy with family including taxiing her 11-year-old son to football training or walking the family dog Scooby.

Ian is the Director of a 24 hour, national same day company - Parcel Pal Ltd. Utilising over a decade of experience in the transport, logistics and courier sectors, Ian chose to set up his own courier business back in 2021, a decision that has seen the business grow, flourish and become a leading awarding winning service for the region.

In his spare time, Ian volunteers for a local community radio station - Hull 107FM. You can catch him over the airwaves every week cranking out a couple hours of indie music, or providing text based commentary for the station at Hull City home games - being a keen supporter of the Tigers as he is - when away from work.

He might say the founder of Hull - however we know it means he started - CityGate North a Property Investment consultancy and associated brands - Property Directors Club and The Hull property Tradeshow.

His True passion is assisting local people in the area to achieve success in property their business.

Is able to advise and support on buying and releasing of property assets in the Humber region.

Outside of works its about Holidays, camper van and his wife and 2 girls. Life is about living.