Meet Victoria, Bev, and Erica – three dynamic women in business in Southport.
Through networking group Sandgrounders Business Club, they have come together with a shared vision – to empower and support fellow business owners.
Realising they all had a similar passion for advising and supporting businesses and organisations, it became clear that working together could only enhance opportunities for business owners in the local area.
Victoria Jones, Director from Pegasus Health; Bev Howard from BOSS Consulting; and Erica Dillon PR – who have a wealth of experience and contacts across a wide range of sectors.
Through their collective networks, their aim is to ensure that business owners have access to a range of professionals and services which will contribute significantly to future success and growth.
It is great to see such proactive efforts in supporting entrepreneurship and fostering support throughout the business community.
The Sandgrounders Business Club provides a networking platform for business owners with Southport Football Club hosting the meetings on the second Wednesday of the month. The event is free to attend but visitors are encouraged to pre-register through the Southport FC website.
Here we hear from Victoria, Bev, and Erica…
Pegasus Health
Victoria Jones is on a mission to make health businesses an industry standard.
A passionate and engaging employee health and wellbeing specialist, Victoria’s company Pegasus Health works with conscious companies to create wellbeing focused employee health benefits packages.
A thorough search of the market is undertaken to identify and deliver cover that meets the needs of the business – while ensuring employees have health cover that works for them.
Victoria said: “Pegasus Health is Southport-based and a fervent supporter of Sandgrounders Business Club. I am delighted to be sponsoring Southport FC next season, and will be working with this new business network to help support corporate sponsorships and events.”
Victoria Jones, Pegasus Health
Victoria.jones@pegasushealth.uk
Boss Consulting
Bev Howard knows only too well the challenges that business owners face on a day-to-day basis.
With a long career in business management, Bev is equipped to walk in the footsteps of a business owner to spot opportunities, flag up challenges, and recognises when processes need to change.
Clients see her in many roles – their confidant, business manager, operational manager, or trusted advisor.
BOSS Consulting is a Business Operational Support Service, which Bev created when she saw a huge need for hands-on business support within her local community.
Taking the first step is made easy – everything starts with a chat and a cuppa.
Bev said: “I want to learn about the business, understand what you want to achieve and, most importantly, how you fit into your business model. BOSS Consulting has a programme to suit everyone – whether it’s a one-off bespoke project or regular monthly mentoring. I am on hand to guide and encourage positive change, and I’ll be right beside you every step of the way.”
Bev Howard, BOSS Consulting
bev@bossconsultingltd.co.uk
Erica Dillon PR
Erica Dillon is a freelance public relations consultant. Her main objective is to support clients through storytelling to generate media coverage.
She honed her skills for a decade as an award-winning reporter, feature writer, and editor at Champion Newspapers in Southport. She went on to expand her skills into public relations as Erica Dillon PR which has just marked a decade.
Erica has more than 25 years industry experience, and her experience has enabled her to work across sectors including tourism, culture, and live events.
Being freelance means Erica can support businesses on a short-term campaign basis, or in a more in-depth capacity.
Erica said: “After beginning my journalism career in Southport, it feels like I’ve come full circle now I’m living and working in Ainsdale. Sandgrounders Business Club is a brilliant addition to the town, while also giving Southport Football Club a new platform within the community. The atmosphere is always engaging, supportive, and encouraging.”
Erica Dillon PR
Ericadillon1978red@hotmail.co.uk
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