Experience & Knowledge
BizSmart’s Core Advisors are all experienced business owners from a wide range of backgrounds. Between them, they have helped hundreds of business owners to put in place the basics that have enabled them to grow their businesses in a sustainable way.
Kevin Brent
Founder and MD
Kevin is an experienced and entrepreneurial business practitioner with a focus on strategy, business development and building value for business owners.
Louise Blunt
Director
Louise is an experienced business and change management professional with a proven track record in delivering improved business performance in a variety of sectors. Skilled in all aspects of business management.
Melanie Hawkett
Core Business Advisor
Melanie is a Level 5 SFEDI qualified Business Support Coach and has been working with SME's across many sectors for 10 years. Previously, Melanie held senior global roles leading multi-functional teams within the commercial and procurement field. Melanie is also an ILM trainer and is a specialist in facilitating leadership development.
Caroline Strickley
Business Engagement Manager
Caroline is a motivated, enthusiastic and creative individual who has significant skills and sheer hard work to a range of management, organisational, administrative and communicative experience.
Granger Forson
Owner MD - BizSmart Gloucestershire
With the launch of BizSmart® Gloucestershire, Granger is now turning his problem solving skills to helping local firms scale and reach their full potential, harnessing the power of peer experience and expertise.
Elaine Coleman
Director - BizSmart Gloucestershire
Elaine is an experienced Product Manager who has boundless enthusiasm to match her strong business and administration skills.