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Robert Craven gives ambitious directors the tools and the expertise for stable business growth!

THIS MONTH - "The traits of successful entrepreneurs" - in The Sunday Times

Bright Marketing

bright marketing book

Out now, and available from Amazon (£12.34 + P&P) or from The Directors' Centre shopping cart - (signed and £10.99 incl P&P).

about robert craven

Robert is challenging, frank, honest and goading!

 
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'The entrepreneurship guru' (The Financial Times)

‘Probably the UK’s most sought-after speaker on the subject of entrepreneurship and business growth.’

Someone who has been there and done it… helping people who want to be there and do it

speaking

Robert Craven pointingAs a speaker, Robert shows you and your team what you need to do to grow and develop your business.


Robert delivers his message in a straight, honest and frank way - a way that you and your team will understand!

"Your training programme was fundamental in improving our understanding of what it really takes to set up and run a small business. In particular, it was great to see the customer satisfaction scores improve materially."
Jerry Blackett, Salesand Performance Director, Barclays Bank plc

books

Two books published by Virgin, both in their fourth edition!:

kick-startcustomer is king

Robert Craven's new book - available as a PDF download from The Directors' Centre website.

The Start-up Essays

Kick-Start Your Business - The no-nonsense business growth manual.

Customer Is King - Why should people bother to buy from you?

The Start-up Essays - A collection of essays, blogs and book chapters

Articles and Publications

See the full list of publications.

Why YOU should work with robert

He works with owner-managers and directors of fast-growing business...

Solving this problem: you're not growing fast enough or you're growing too quickly...

What he does: he works with you (or your team) to get your business back on track...

What you get: someone who's 'been there and done it' so you can go there and do it...

Why he's good for you: your business hits the targets that you've set... and you get the lifestyle that you want to live.

Find out more about Robert

Consulting

Robert CravenRobert personally works with a small number of fast growth entrepreneurs through the consulting company he runs, The Directors' Centre.

events

Find out more about when and where to see Robert!

about Robert

Robert CravenRobert is based in Bath and works throughout the UK and Europe.

 

what makes him different?

what he is about is simply...

... to help companies as they face the challenges of growth... to help you to develop and implement strategies and processes that focus on your customers and your profitability.

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Articles
Calculate How Much...
A customer is worth to you
Enjoying Life To The Full
Robert started out selling cheap sheets...
Your Solutions To Market
'I’ve just been to a marketing seminar..."

News
Grow Your Business
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Want Free Stuff?
Reports, articles, healthchecks...
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