Helping aspiring business people find real focus, Laura McHarrie is currently non-exec director at Media Lounge, Streetwise HR and is the Chair of AsOne theatre company. Over the years as a freelance business strategist and consultant she has put her hand to a number of growth activities including: LEP project evaluations Investment readiness assessor for SEIS investors Copywriting for a new media company Workshop facilitator for Investors in People programmes Compilation of the Investors in People Recruitment and Selection Toolkit Business Modelling Lecturer as part of Arts & Events degree for Bournemouth Arts Uni HNC/D Business Studies Tutor at Weymouth College The Hidden Edge LinkedIn Page hosts her How To Use Business Models & Tools; the theoretical models that help you embed clarity and focus in your business plans for growth. They are between 5 and 10 minutes long so you can get the gist in the time it takes to make a cup of tea. Then have a go at the exercises – if you want the templates just send her a request. If you need further help then give her a call on 07962 626604 to arrange a Skype session.