Business consultancy for all size businesses
Jan-Erik Paul has 25 years experience in investing, building & managing successful SME businesses in Bournemouth, London & Europe taking numerous businesses successfully from startup to multi-million turnover stage.
Business Consultant Offers Tailored Advice for SMEs
Poole, England – A seasoned business consultant with a proven track record is offering his expertise to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) thrive, Jan-Erik has a wealth of experience working with major corporations like IBM, Cisco, and the NHS, to bring a unique blend of practical advice and creative thinking to the table.
While I have advised large organisations, my business consultant passion lies in supporting smaller businesses, particularly those in their startup stages. I understand the challenges and opportunities that SMEs face and am committed to providing tailored solutions to help them succeed.
Key services offered include:
- Funding: Securing the necessary capital to launch or expand your business.
- Planning: Developing a strategic roadmap to achieve your business goals.
- Brainstorming: Generating innovative ideas and solutions to drive growth.
- Branding: Creating a strong and memorable brand identity.
- Infrastructure: Building a solid foundation for your business operations.
- Marketing: Developing effective marketing strategies to reach your target audience.
- AI Integration: Helping businesses leverage AI technology for improved performance.
Professional Achievements
In addition to consulting services, I also have available a small investment fund for promising startups and am interested in speaking with capable and realistic entrepreneurs who need a helping hand. If you’re looking for a business consultant who can provide expert advice and support, don’t hesitate to reach out.
A key achievement in my business history was winning Thames Valley Business of the Year Silver Award, where I was pipped to gold by a mighty competitor (and secretly, a client) Amazon! E-creation has been listed as a top 100 design agency by Design Week and top 10 digital agency by New Media Age.
Digital Innovation and E-commerce
- Dorling Kindersley: Pioneered the UK’s first CMS-driven book e-commerce website, utilizing intranet technology for efficient management.
- Unisys: Launched Europe’s first consumer flight booking website powered by the Amadeus system, opening up a new way to purchase flights.
- Harcourt Education: Developed the UK’s first content-managed e-learning platform, revolutionising the approach to primary education through gamification & advanced reporting.
- Royal Bank of Scotland: Created an innovative interactive app featuring real-time interest rate integration, providing customers with best financial advice for their unique situation.
- Amazon: Implemented pre-AI technology to dynamically rewrite web pages using psycholinguistics, enhancing user experience and engagement.
Business Tools and Applications
- Sanofi: Developed a cutting-edge sales presentation authoring tool with integrated data tracking, empowering drug sales representatives whilst maintaining legal reporting requirements.
- RMC Readymix: Introduced the UK’s first e-commerce website for the building industry, streamlining procurement processes.
- National Union of Teachers: Created the NUT’s first web app with training & subscription management designed to bypass app store charges.
Personal Entrepreneurial Ventures
- Boardforge: Successfully funded and established holiday company / chalet in Finland, offering a unique video-based snowboard instruction course that significantly reduces learning time.
- Teddybear Passport App: Funded and developed iOS app that creates interactive travel documents for children’s pets and teddy bears, achieving top 50 revenue placement in Entertainment category of the Apple App Store.
- HEDONY: Founded a thriving hair salon and developed innovative software using AI to optimise yield management for hair salons based on customer spending habits.
- Filamental Festoons: Developed & launched e-commerce website for my own design of lighting product; outdoor LED festoon lighting with traditional ‘filament’ bulbs, with manufacturers in Indonesia.
- Walkfo: Created a groundbreaking AI-driven historical exploration and health app to become the world’s largest digital plaque provider and offering interactive audio tours of virtually any location.
For more business background, please visit my LinkedIN profile at: uk.linkedin.com/in/janerikpaul