Professional Development & Training
Media - trained in all aspects of communication including television, PR, presentation and written news media.
Presentations - delivered presentations to audiences of up to 150 persons, including the Institute of Business Consultants.
Quality and Systems - trained to deliver EFQM Beta and visual mapping.
Business Research - ASLIB trained in business information and the invisible web. Extensive knowledge of research sources.
IT and Technology - achieved Technology Means Business Standard in record time. Completed Microsoft Professional modules.
Business Advice - SFEDI Gold Business Adviser Standard achieved 2008.
Environment - Trained to deliver comprehensive range of green and efficiency driven advice.
Elliot Forte PGC BA BSc (Hons) Dip Ind
2008 to present - High Growth Mentor
Mentoring owners and Boards of Directors in businesses forecasting a minimum £250,000 first year trading, and multi-million pound sales within 5 years.
2005 to 2008 - Growth Adviser
Developed strategic action plans with businesses predicting minimum 15% profit growth. Focused on ebusiness opportunities and online marketing.
2003 to 2005 - Area Manager for leading Business Support Organisation
Implemented and lead growth strategy for a large business support organisation. Managed a team of business advisers helping high growth entrepreneurs.
2004 to 2005 - MBA Studies at the University of East Anglia
Successfully completed first year of MBA studies before relocating family to new home. Credits awarded by Dr Roy McLarty at the University of East Anglia.
2002 to 2003 - Family Business Champion
Set up a family business support network. Managed £1 million project and seminar programme. Helped husband and wife teams right through to 6th generation businesses
2001 to 2002 - Technology Means Business
Advised businesses on behalf of UK Online for Business, the main government initative helping businesses develop e-business and exploit web opportunities.
2000 to 2001 - Online Marketing
Authored and personally delivered popular seminar on improving search engine performance. Built and launched successful e-businesses from concept to profit.
1998 to 2000 - The Invisible Web
Managed team of business researchers hunting hard to find information on the web. Advised entrepreneurs on how best to convert this data to profit. Increased sales 150%.
1996 to 1998 - Business Information
Desk research using published sources and the emerging World Wide Web. Wrote expert system to help businesses source information on the web (sold commercially).
1991 to 1995 - BSc (Hons) in Construction Management
Awarded Honours Degree at Nottingham Trent University. Specialised in business management. First class grading achieved in business strategy.
1993 to 1994 - Diploma in Industrial Studies (Project Management)
Member of a four person team leading a £6 million building project. Responsible for planning and coordinating 40 sub-contractors and up to 150 onsite personnel.
Elliot is willing to work with any ambitious entrepreneur, regardless of size or stage of business. The ONLY selection criteria are that you be open minded, keen to grow your business and willing to listen.
If you feel everyday is a fire fight or that being in business is a lonely experience, online mentoring can support you.
These short powerpoint presentations map out simple step by step processes to increase sales performance, improve online marketing, manage your business finances and improve productivity.
Elliot wrote this series of five presentations to help you improve your entrepreneurial skills and increase profits.
Elliot is currently writing Core - Born Business. This short text is based on personal observation and first hand experience working with the very best entrepreneurs.
The book exposes the ten core beliefs held by these enlightened individuals and is set to revolutionise small business.