Carlos Horner, an experienced financial services professional, has launched in Harrogate and Wetherby the Business Doctors franchise, a support service for small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs).
Married with two children and a keen golfer and tennis player, Horner has said he is looking forward to the challenge.
Carlos said: I have been in the institutional investment world for nearly 20 years and have a huge amount of respect SME business owners.
‘I understand the hard work required in getting a business operational and profitable,’ commented Horner, ‘I believe my experience can be put to good use helping business owners achieve their ambitions.
I am also looking forward to working in the SME sector who are such an important part of UK economy.
With over 30 franchisee operations throughout the UK, Rod Davies, the Business Doctors founder, has said he is delighted to welcome Carlos on board.
Rod said: The breadth of experience our Business Doctors have is considerable. Carlos implicitly understands what business owners need and his considerable skill-set complements that need.
Business Doctors’ advice is geared to drive business growth, from strategies for sales and boosting profits to advice for effective people management, accessing finance and acquiring other businesses.