Brookes Stephens Chartered Accountants

Having qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 2000 with KPMG, Leon then moved into industry and worked on the ‘other side of the fence’ as a Financial Controller within several businesses. In 2005, Leon founded Brookes Stephens and since then he has been advising Business Owners and Personal Tax clients on how they can meet their statutory obligations and save tax.

Cannock Virtual PA Services

With a BA Hons degree in Business Management and full Sage qualification, Joanne started Cannock Virtual PA Services in 2013. Branching out alone after working for a local authority, she is passionate about providing a service for people who are struggling to implement bookkeeping themselves and/or they can’t afford the additional expense of employing someone in-house.

Joanne is a strong believer in supporting the local community and does this through a number of routes including working with local schools and offering her time to develop the work skills of students.

EBM Ltd

To succeed in today’s changing and uncertain commercial landscape, organisations need to be organised, agile and responsive. More than ever before, they need expertise and resource they can draw on quickly and with low risk and operational systems that can work flexibly and remotely.

Dream Copywriting

After a career in marketing, mostly selling beer to beer drinkers (not too difficult), Ruth founded Dream Copywriting in 2010. As a freelance copywriter, she works with all types of organisations, from local start-ups to international corporations. She writes persuasive copy that engages customers and gets results and she also runs copywriting training courses.

RD Apparel

Clare Lubrano has worked within the creative industry for over twenty five years, predominantly as a director of design agency Raphael Design Limited. Throughout this time, she has developed an in-depth knowledge of how businesses of all kinds can successfully raise their profile by effective brand promotion. Having sold Raphael Design in June 2024, Clare now works for RD Apparel on a full-time basis. She firmly believes that branded workwear is the perfect vehicle for a company promote their brand, portray a professional image and develop team spirit.

Four Oaks Financial Services Ltd

I began working at Four Oaks Financial Services as part of the Client Review team, whilst also studying and completing the Financial Adviser qualifications, where I can now offer advice on Pensions, Investments, Mortgages and Protection. Working within the business has given me a greater understanding of the advice processes and work needed to provide financial advice to my clients.

Love2dream

Jackie Roberts is a local Staffordshire artist, based in Lichfield. Her appreciation of the buildings around us, especially during lockdown reignited Jackie’s passion for drawing and she set up Love2dream to share her drawings with us. Jackie’s clean and contemporary line drawings are quite distinctive and feature across her range of limited signed prints and other merchandise.

Feelgood Factor

After a 30 year career as a Chartered Accountant, Vicky decided on a complete change of direction. In 2015, through her passion to help people optimise their health by what they eat, what they put on their skin and how they clean their homes, she requalified as a Nutritionist and Health Coach, and has developed a number of successful healthy eating programmes and eco-friendly options for the home.

Health and Safety Secure

Chris is an occupational Safety and Health professional, however, has always worked in roles which require professionalism, creativity and tenacity.

While previously he worked in the F&B / Hospitality industry for many years, Chris has also been the GM for one site of an independent Cinema Group, worked in the TV Film Industry, been a Commercial Radio Producer, and for the past decade been a H&S Professional, practical experience combined with formal Qualifications enables him to work closely with the business owner to drive forwards safety culture and profitability.

Coppice HR

As the owner of Coppice HR and with over 30 years’ experience in business, Paul is excited about providing SMEs with practical Human Resources support. His experiences as a business owner through to being Head of European HR for a US multinational gives him a strong base to work from. Although he holds the MCIPD qualification and an MA in Strategic HR, it is the problem-solving and risk reduction experience that Paul provides which is essential to any business. His goal is to enhance your business with a positive HR culture, minimised people risk and an engaged workforce.

Prizm Solutions Ltd

Company Director who has worked in Insurance for over 20 years. During my spare time I mainly run around after two children and my wife, and when not doing this or working I try to fit in as much sport viewing as possible.

Five Computing

Having worked in the IT sector for over 30 years, Dave has a vast knowledge of many different operating systems and software packages. His clients range from sole traders to limited companies with up to 30 employees, as well as offering IT support to home users. Dave’s a firm believer in getting the right set-up for your IT to help your business run seamlessly.

Freel Marketing Ltd

Freelance marketer with 20+ years of experience in sectors including publishing, retail, transport and charity. Ex Head of Marketing Communications at National Express and Selco Builders Warehouse. Established Freel Marketing Ltd in 2021 to offer skills and experience to SMEs. Easy to work with, creative and commercially savvy, giving high quality support and excellent customer service.

Grace Cares – Pre-Loved Care Equipment

Hannah is a multiple award winning, Chartered Marketer with a passion for social care. For over 18 years, she’s worked globally marketing within the care sector with her work being recognised in the Times and the Guardian. She is always on top of regulatory changes and evolving agendas.

Lichfield PAT Testing Ltd

With 15 years of PAT Testing expertise behind us we are well versed in testing all forms of electrical equipment to ensure it meets current health and safety standards. With recognised professional qualifications and DBS security clearance we carry out work in offices, factories, hotels, schools, churches and rental homes. We specifically put the client’s needs first and try and ensure minimal disruption to their working environment.

Four Oaks Legal Services Ltd

Stuart is a Solicitor with more than 20 years’ post-qualification experience in company and commercial law, working with new businesses and SMEs. He has experience of the legal and business issues that arise in a broad range of different business types, such as e-commerce, financial services, manufacturing and all manner of service sector business types. Stuart sets out to provide small business owners with a clearly different experience in getting legal help.

Jono’s Tourism

My name is Jono and I provide tours and talks on the history of Lichfield, from the time of our founding father, St Chad, through to the English Civil War, the Georgian era of Samuel Johnson and David Garrick, the Victorian architecture and the impact of World War Two. If you want to know about Lichfield – just ask Jono!

Find & Finance

In 2016, after finishing University in Toronto Canada, Teagan moved to China to teach English. There he met his future wife and returned with her to her hometown Lichfield. Joining the Find & Finance team in 2019, his goal has been to continue developing the business vision. These are to transform the customer experience when buying a vehicle and to create an unrivalled vehicle sourcing service that makes the acquisition of any car, van or bike a simple, safe and special experience.

Penrose Creative Limited

Tom founded Penrose Creative in 2017 after a successful career in sales and marketing. Combining his passion for design with his sales and marketing background, Penrose was set up with a mission to not only build exceptional websites but create an online presence that becomes an asset to your business.