Jess Hughes
Business Growth Expert
Jess Hughes is a professional business growth expert with 20 years' experience spanning both private industry and academia. As a strategic and results-driven professional, she has a proven track record in project management, strategic planning, and sales growth, evidenced by her success in securing significant R&D funding and doubling company turnover. She now leverages this expertise to provide bespoke solutions that help small and medium enterprises achieve their growth objectives.
WHY BOOK WITH JESS
- Strategic Business Planning
- Funding Applications and Award Management
- Management and Leadership
- Employee Engagement
- Training and Development
FULL BIOGRAPHY
Jess is a highly effective business strategist with 20 years’ of dedicated experience in business development across both the private sector and academia. She combines a deep understanding of strategic planning and execution with a talent for creative problem-solving, making her an invaluable partner for businesses aiming for growth.
Jess's career is marked by a proven ability to turn strategic visions into tangible results. Her expertise spans several key areas:
- Strategic Growth and Business Development: With extensive experience in developing strategic business and marketing plans to meet growth objectives, Jess has a strong track record of driving significant business growth and increasing revenue. This includes leading the expansion of a university's funding programme from the ground up and helping a company double its turnover.
- Expert Project and Change Management: With extensive experience in managing large-scale projects, she has a knack for streamlining processes and implementing successful strategic change. This includes overseeing multi-million-pound funding programmes and integrating complex business systems to improve efficiency.
- Funding and Financial Acumen: As an expert in securing funding, Jess has helped academics and businesses successfully apply for projects ranging from £3k to £2m. Her skills in creating budgets, P&Ls, and financial forecasting, combined with her ability to analyse funding programmes, have consistently enhanced success rates.
- Leadership and Mentoring: A skilled leader with an Executive MBA, Jess excels at building and managing high-performing teams. She is adept at providing bespoke solutions that empower business leaders, unlock potential, and drive long-term success.
Now, as the Managing Director of Little Bird Consultancy, Jess channels this wealth of experience into supporting the growth and success of micro and small businesses, providing tailored solutions that help them thrive in an ever-evolving market.
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