A London-based creative consultant working within the visual arts and creative industries. She is an experienced artist and business adviser working for many high profile organisations. Over the last seven years she has devised unique workshops and courses for creative people in 'Presentation Skills', 'Business Start-Up' 'Creative Thinking' and 'Entrepreneurship'.

Verena works as a freelancer through her own company, Combined Arts Management, providing management consultancy services and strategic advice. As senior consultant to a range of corporate bodies, she provides strategic business planning, fundraising and marketing advice. She also delivers Business Review and Marketing Development Strategy.

A qualified careers adviser with many years of experience. Claudia has worked within statutory provision, in education and in the community with diverse client groups. Over the years Claudia has spent long periods working exclusively in the arts sector, organising the careers programme.

Paulene is co-director of Palmer Hamilton Partnership, a consultancy company specialising in business support and professional development for creative entrepreneurs. She has spent the past 12 years working in the creative sector in London and brings with her a wide range of experiences.

Over the years Andrew has supported numerous individual artists, arts organisations and community groups by offering advice on fundraising, personal development organisational development and management. Andrew also worked as Chief Executive Officer of Southwark Arts Forum. 

Vincent gives mentoring, business health checks, business reviews and information and advice and runs seminars/workshops to pre-start, start-up and micro-businesses. He has assisted over 200 micro- businesses.