Ebb & Flow Business Solutions

What a fabulous day! Not a day goes by when I don't consider myself very fortunate to be working with some amazing businesses and their teams on their various projects, all in the name of improvement and growth. Being constantly pushed out of my comfort zone is proving to be very satisfying! Today's session on pre eviction protocols and arrears processes, coupled with rolling out a new housing management system resulted in the whole team embracing the ethos of early intervention and proactive working to reduce homelessness in our city. Absolutely loving the networking opportunities and working with teams who are passionate about tackling the crises that we are seeing nationally in both mental health services and housing

Ok, here goes! I’m awful at this kind of thing, awful at the whole networking thing and am way out of my comfort zone when it comes to talking about myself, which will be evident from the lack of interaction and self-promotion on any platform.

But…..it’s been 10 months now since I stepped away from secure employment and took a risk in going it alone, so it’s about time I took (another) step out of that comfort zone.

Here’s a little intro and some facts about me (hopefully some you didn’t already know😊 ):

😍 I’m the founder of Ebb & Flow Business Solutions and am currently working with businesses in the financial, tourism, housing and education sectors. Supporting them in a variety of roles and thoroughly enjoying the challenge it brings. Working on projects ranging from recruitment to gap analyses and process mapping to internal audits and policy writing, to name but a few. I’m a ‘one man band’ and truly grateful for the opportunities that going self-employed has afforded me. I work with some amazing teams and can honestly say I love what I do!
🏡 I was born in Stoke but as an ‘Army’ child, moved house 15 times, living in Berlin (yes, when the wall was there) and many other locations within England, Northern Ireland and Germany. Oh! In 1978 I went to Spandau school in West Berlin, opposite Spandau Prison where Rudolf Hess, Hitlers deputy, spent his final years before committing su***de in 1987. (totally useless information I know)
🏖 I met my Montenegrin husband in Cyprus 20 years ago, where we lived for 3 years before settling in the UK. Our 16 year old daughter says she will never forgive us for that choice 🙄 Our return to the UK involved 3 months of travel across Europe and some amazing experiences along the way, literally stumbling upon the leaning tower of Pisa late one night, an unplanned night on a waterbed in Sofia and me almost wiping out a motorcyclist in Paris
⛰ I absolutely love everything about Montenegro, the food, the culture, the language, the family values. If you haven’t been you really should – a beautiful coastline on the Adriatic, home to the worlds second largest canyon, rugged mountains, glacial lakes and national parks that are home to bears and wolves. A truly beautiful country. Oh, and I can converse in Serbian, as long as I’m shopping or talking about the weather as opposed to a deep and meaningful conversation about NATO’s involvement in the Balkan War 😔
🎿 Last but not least, at age 50 my daughter challenged me to learn to ski. In February this year we had our second skiing holiday in Montenegro and I can safely say, it doesn’t come naturally 😂 BUT, I will never admit defeat and so for now, I’ll continue to throw myself down mountains for as long as she wants to holiday with us. Thereafter, holidays will most definitely be of the lying on the beach type!
So, now you know me a little better and I’ve stepped well out of my comfort zone, you may well see a little more of me. Then again………………………… 😉

Mixing business with pleasure isn't always a bad thing😊 A fabulous morning on the breakfast train, absolutely recommended.

Delighted to be working alongside GAPgnx Ltd, assisting in the recruitment process for an exciting new position in their rapidly expanding business within the financial advice industry

The 'Ebb & Flow' cycle in business is difficult to manage at the best of times. Throw into the mix a global pandemic, the resulting supply chain issues, a war and the ongoing energy crisis, not to mention the volatility of our financial climate and any business owner will tell you that managing fluctuating demand is no mean feat.

At Ebb & Flow we have a passion for growth ....why put the growth of your business on hold because your current team is stretched, or you just don't have the resources or capacity to move forward or sign off a project?

Whether you're dealing with an unexpected increase in demand, a sudden absence of a team member, the roll out of training, a recruitment drive or an ongoing project, Ebb & Flow can fill that gap.

With 35 years experience in both the public and private sectors, including Policing, Housing, Hospitality and Secure Data Management you really are in good hands.