Jane Foreman

Expertise

•  Hospitality & Leisure
•  Digital Media
•  Creative Industries

Overview

A consultant for 20 years providing advisory and support services to SMEs on strategic planning, sales and marketing development, export development, e-commerce, business skills training, coaching and mentoring. Has a solid track record working with businesses (both directly and through business support programmes) to research, identify and evaluate market opportunities before formulating and implementing effective strategies for successful market entry and sustainable business growth. Recent work includes Belfast City Council’s Export Hub and Venture for Success programmes, mentoring Creative and Digital start-ups to become export market ready and prepare competitive growth strategies. Cross border experience includes Co-Innovate Business Status Reviews for the IT sector, Market Entry Plans for iOTA, Marketing Mentor on Tradelinks and Group Co-ordinator for PLATO. Tourism and Hospitality expertise includes due diligence projects, strategy development, preparation of business plans, business mentoring and sales training for numerous accommodation providers, visitor attractions and hospitality businesses in N Ireland.