The Spark - PR and management coaching and training in Devon
Helping you be the best you can be

Identify, locate and communicate effectively with your customers.

Your business success depends on your customers. You know your business better than anyone – but do you know the best ways to identify, find and contact new people who will buy your services – your target market? You don't have to pay for expensive consultants - having PR and marketing training can help you do this yourself.

Whether you are starting a new business, looking for more clients or expanding into new areas, the key is to make your marketing work by focusing it where it will have the best effect. You can also benefit from my local knowledge as I am based in Kingsbridge, near Plymouth,Devon.

Through one or more focused, goal-oriented coaching sessions I can enable you to identify, locate and communicate with your potential customers showing you practical and time-tested methods which are easy to use. I offer bespoke PR training and coaching in Devon, and I can also do consultations over the phone in other areas of the UK. I have already helped several businesses in Plymouth and Devon - see What I can do for you for more information.

By acting as your ‘critical friend’ I can help you to refine your business ideas and create powerful communications tools. I will evaluate how your marketing comes across and advise on how to make it more effective.

I have 25 years experience in public relations and management as a practitioner and academic. My textbook, The Public Relations Handbook is a core text on professional and undergraduate courses and has been translated into three languages. I am experienced in writing clear copy and editing publications. I offer PR coaching to small businesses in Devon and across the UK so that they can avoid costly marketing mistakes.

Some of the specialised areas of training I can offer include time and stress management, as well as personal effectiveness through bellydance - see What I do for more information.