Mentoring & Skills training for business
Hey, I'm Rich.
I founded Skills Boost to help business owners and their teams build skills confidence and not complexity. We bridge the skills gap with practical training, confidence-building, mentoring, and the kind of human guidance that leads to teams confidently taking action now to learn new skills and grow.
Our Services
We help local councils, growth hubs and enterprise agencies to project manage funded business support programmes. We help with interim management, project design, marketing strategy and delivery setup as well as offering business mentoring and skills training. All designed to help achieve those critical KPI's whilst delivering quality business support.
We provide you with interim, cost-effective support.
Our services include:
Project Management
Design, coordinate, and deliver projects with measurable impact.
Bid Writing
Craft winning proposals to secure public sector funding (£1.6m won in the last 4 years).
Business Mentoring
121 and workshop support direct to business owners delivered by our experienced business & mentoring advisory team.
Fractional Resource
Use our expertise when needed, without the overhead of a full-time hire.
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We help small business owners make better marketing decisions. Whether it's simply giving a perspective, injecting new ideas or helping you create a strategy & plan that aligns to your business objectives.
Our Marketing Boost service is designed specifically for small business owners who need strategic marketing support without the big agency price tag. We offer:
Marketing and Communication Strategies
Develop tailored plans that align with your business goals.
Newsletter Design & Creation
Capture attention and keep your audience engaged.
Tech Solutions: Implement tools to improve marketing, sales, and productivity.
Content Creation & Strategy
Craft compelling content that drives results.
Gen AI Soundboard: Get practical advice on using Generative AI in your business.
Marketing Soundboard
Sense-check your ideas and ensure your strategy hits the mark.
Ongoing Mentoring & Consulting
Book hourly or daily support as needed.
Batch Hour Mentoring: Pre-purchase time blocks for flexible, on-demand support.
Business Navigator Service
Access broader business advice beyond just marketing.
Not sure what AI can actually do for your business? We provide beginner GenAI training and mentoring to help you realise the potential of GenAI.
Our GenAI Boost service is designed specifically for business owners, teams and individuals who need AI training and guidance support without the big agency price tag.
We deliver 121 or group workshops in-person on virtually and tailored to your business or team needs.
For more information get in touch and we can discuss our training and mentoring services.
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What Our Clients Say
"Rich quickly spotted both opportunities and challenges in my business. In just two hours, I learned more than I had in the previous two months. I left energised with clear, actionable steps I’d never have considered without his insight. I’m excited for our next session!"
Dan, Ocean View Marketing
"Being an entrepreneur can feel lonely, but talking with Rich gave me a supportive space to share my ideas and concerns. Our mentoring sessions have given me the confidence and accountability I was missing, and I’m excited to build on what we discussed and watch my business grow."
Nina, Interior Design Business Owner
"As a first-time small business owner, I needed support to build and market my business. After just one session with Rich, I left feeling confident, empowered, and clear on my goals. He really understood my vision and guided me to create simple, realistic steps — not by telling me what to do, but by asking the right questions and helping me shape my own roadmap. I’m excited to keep working with him and highly recommend his services."
Lucy, Recap Ltd
"I’m very grateful for the support I’ve received through the New Forest District Council business programme. Rich Burn offered clear, practical guidance that strengthened my confidence and helped move my start-up forward. This mentorship has been incredibly valuable, and I hope the programme continues so more new businesses can benefit. Thank you for making a real difference."
Lyndsey, Holistic Health Business Owner
Our Partnerships
