Julie has over 10 years of experience in management beginning in the health service, leading to not for profit organisations and more recently, in business. She has been company manager and is now a director for Business Development Company. Julie’s experience and skill lie in strategic business management and planning, financial management and leadership.

She enjoys learning and studying in the field of economics, management and NZ business. Her focus is on helping local businesses succeed through business advice and training opportunities.

 

Robin Whalley - FCIS, (London) Snr. Assoc.CIP, MIoD - has over thirty years experience dealing with small and medium sized businesses throughout New Zealand, including being company directory for over fifty SMEs and a business startup specialist.  In addition Robin has held many roles including  being a professional trustee, business mentor, former Chairman of the Nelson - Marlborough Branch, New Zealand Society Of Accountants, former Chairman of the Tasman Bays Heritage Trust and is a judge for the Nelson Tasman Business awards.