✔ Business Advisor
✔ Executive Coach
✔ Business Strategy & Planning
✔ Financial Forecasting
✔ Agile Transformation & Leadership
✔ SaaS Product Management
William has over 30 years of business experience with more than 20 years in business ownership and various executive leadership roles across Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Gambling / Gaming, Recruitment & Manufacturing. He initially started out with an Electrical Engineering technical background and moved into IT early in his career, completing many international IT certifications, an MSc Degree in Information Systems and recently a Professional Certificate in Executive Coaching for Behavioural Change.
Throughout his career, William has excelled as a Managing Director, CEO, and Non-Executive Director, gaining valuable insights into improving operations and driving business performance. His strategic planning and implementation skills have contributed to sustainable growth in businesses operating in South Africa, the UK, Europe, and the Americas.
Over the past 7 years, William has dedicated his efforts to assisting SME business owners in growing and enhancing their enterprises. He works closely with them to develop bespoke Business Plans, tailored to their specific needs and objectives. These plans encompass customised strategies and tactics to achieve both short-term and long-term business and personal goals.
In April 2024, William joined Surrey County Council as a Business Advisor for Business Surrey. Leveraging his extensive knowledge and skills, he provides general business advice to SME business owners across various sectors and industries in Surrey. Additionally, he collaborates with specialist advisors who focus on specific areas within each business, including Finance, Marketing, Sales, HR, and Recruitment. This collaborative approach empowers businesses to achieve high-performance growth.
A search & selection Specialist, Miranda has over 25 years’ experience in business ownership and various recruitment & leadership roles in the UK and abroad. Considerable experience in Consulting with Clients to improve operations, talent management processes and implementing strategies for sustainable growth. A deep understanding of the challenges faced by HR Directors and Business Owners and knows how to help them using a consultative-approach, identifying problems, understanding the solution and demonstrating value throughout the resourcing cycle.
Miranda loves to invest the time to understand your recruitment challenges and nuances and has experience across multiple sectors & industries including technology, healthcare, fintech, manufacturing, etc; this includes but is not limited to:- IT, Executive & Finance Recruitment; CRM implementation & training; Outsourced Resourcing functions.
Probably the most enjoyable part of Miranda’s day is when she feels she is making a huge difference with her helpful, highly consultative, open & honest approach and knowing all stakeholders feel like winners.
Originally from South Africa, customer service is in Desiree’s blood, having been in the automotive sales industry for over 38 years, with the most recent 18 years holding the position of a Dealer Principle in Gauteng, South Africa. Over the years Desiree has held various positions in large, global companies.
Desiree uses a consultative approach throughout the sales cycle to reach targets and deliver outstanding service, and results, to clients every time.
Desiree’s professional mantra’s which she believes are the key to her success are discipline; strong morals and ethics; honesty; grit; and planning.
Desiree attended an Executive Development Programme at the Gordon Institute of Business Science, and loves to keep up to date with new & emerging technologies especially when it comes to clients moving from on-prem to cloud.
Katy specialises in providing outsourced HR solutions to fit around the Employers’ business needs, offering 20-years’ Corporate HR Expertise gained in both board and operational level, working with employee groups from 3–1500 across a wide range of sectors.
Katy takes the time to understand the clients’ business and its short, medium and long terms goals, meaning that her bespoke HR Services can grow with a business over time and is totally fit for purpose.
Knowing that people are the key to running a successful business, Katy offers Business Owners the employee resources they would not ordinarily have access to, and she is passionate about providing her clients with pragmatic, legally compliant HR advice.
If you want to focus on your business and leave your HR functions to an experienced Professional, then Katy is your answer!
With over 35 years of experience in sales and business operations, Simon brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to Skye Business Solutions. Having served as a company director for more than 15 UK and European businesses, Simon is a seasoned sales and business consultant, advisor, and executive coach. He collaborates with both startups and established companies to develop and execute effective business strategies, enhancing their sales and operational capabilities to achieve growth objectives.
Simon has extensive experience in technology channel sales, guiding businesses through complex sales environments to maximise reach and impact. His focus on improving profitability through cost optimisation and productivity enhancement ensures that companies not only grow their top-line revenue but also maintain sustainable and efficient operations.
Combining strategic insight with hands-on experience, Simon empowers businesses to enhance performance, drive revenue, and optimise operations for long-term success.
