Welcome to Enterprising Eastern Perthshire
What we do and who do we do it for
We offer FREE, CONFIDENTIAL business coaching and mentoring to anyone who either
lives or works within Eastern Perthshire. Our aim is to get the specific help you
require to overcome whatever obstacles may be slowing down your progress towards achieving your goals.
How we do it
This project is totally focused on delivering the tailored help you need. Our facilitator
has a self employed background and has also worked within business development. She
will meet with you at a time to suit and will discuss where your idea or business is at present and
how you see it developing in the future. Together you will work out what is required to help
you achieve your dreams.
When the plan is worked out we then help put you in touch with the specific people needed
to take these ideas forward. Each step of the way the facilitator is in the background
and you can ask for her help when you feel it's necessary.
How to get in touch
Our aim is to help you achieve your aims, so if you have a business idea, already have a business
or are a community group, all you have to do to start the ball rolling is ...... pick up the phone
and call Fiona on 07912 786 864 and she will arrange to meet you.
Remember, our service is FREE, CONFIDENTIAL and FOR YOU
News
First Anniversary Celebrations
The Scottish Secretary for Finance and local MSP, John Swinney, congratulated
the Enterprising Eastern Perthshire project on its first successful year of operation.
At a lunch meeting attended by Dr Ernesto Sirolli of the Sirolli Foundation, the Chief
Executive of Perth and Kinross Council, Bernadette Malone, the Head of Economic
Development Ken MacDonald and 70 delegates Mr Swinney applauded the philosophy of the
enterprise facilitation project and emphasised that partnerships among organisations
with similar aims could foster success throughout the region.
The Growbiz project in the Blairgowrie area is managed entirely by interested members of
the community who appointed Fiona McPhail as the area's dedicated professional Enterprise Facilitator.
During her first year Fiona has met hundreds of local people and has been approached by
seventy wishing to explore their business ideas on a completely free and confidential basis.
Several clients attended the lunch and spoke warmly of the encouragement and support
they had received from Fiona and the project.
The project was inspired by the philosophy of
Dr Ernesto Sirolli and is run according to his methodology. He came from America to
celebrate the anniversary with the Perthshire team and spoke of how his eyes were opened
to the concept of Enterprise Facilitation and how important the elements of trust and
respect are when working with people endeavouring to turn their passion into their livelihood.
Chairman of Enterprising Eastern Perthshire, Wendy Birse, said 'This has been a
wonderful way to celebrate our first birthday and we are keen now to welcome new people
onto our 'panel', which supplies Fiona with the local resources of knowledge which she needs.'
Anyone interested in any aspect of Enterprise Facilitation in Eastern Perthshire can contact
Fiona on 07912 786864 or Wendy on 01821 640238.
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From Sweet Success to Flaming Brilliant!
Jenny and David Brookes of Enochdhu have been producing and selling comb honey
from their 230 hives since 2001 and now produce and package a range of honeys under
their own Brookes Honey brand.
Wanting to diversify, Jenny made a bee-line for the
phone when she heard there was free business mentoring available locally.
Following discussions with Fiona McPhail, Enterprise Facilitator with the Growbiz project,
Brookes Honey now produces a range of beeswax candles and other hive products.
'Fiona asks all the right questions and has helped us come up with ideas for unique
products and distinctive packaging, and find outlets for our goods,' said Jenny.
'We hit on the idea of candles, and I've learned how different beeswax candles are
from the paraffin wax ones we are used to. We're thrilled to be making candles that
burn with a clear bright flame and give off no toxins.'
Brookes Honey products are in shops throughout Scotland and Jenny's stalls at
markets and fairs now display beeswax candles and tea-lights alongside the honeys and other goods.
Their entertaining and informative website www.brookeshoney.com allows customers further
afield to source their products.
'Seeing Jenny and David enjoying their business
and helping them plan for a sustainable future confirms for me the value of the Growbiz project,'
said Fiona.
The service is free and can be accessed by individuals or companies in Eastern
Perthshire seeking to set up, expand or just deal with challenges, by phoning Fiona on 07912 786864.
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Paving The Way To Success
Recognising your strengths is the key to success, and knowing he knows a lot about concrete has been fundamental
in making his dream of self-employment come true for Barry McLean of Alyth.
Drawing on the coaching skills and moral support offered by Fiona McPhail, Enterprise
Facilitator with the Eastern Perthshire Growbiz project, Barry took the decision to launch Denwell Driveways.
With a background in landscaping and construction, Barry was ideally placed to spot the benefits of using the
unique system of P.I.C. - pattern imprinted concrete - to create hard landscaping that is more than just paving.
Barry's clients can have their driveways, paved areas, even conservatory floors tailored to their own taste in stone,
slate, cobbles, brick and even timber effect. Advantages over conventional paving include low maintenance, no movement,
stain resistance and - how good is this - rapid installation, as is illustrated at
www.denwelldriveways.co.uk.
Barry has completed the training in the use of the system, which has a history of 20 years successful use in over
17 countries around the world. 'I am confident I can now offer a service to the construction industry and to the
public using this highly durable product of permanent colour and texture,' said Barry who can be contacted at
0773818237 or email info@denwelldriveways.co.uk
Enterprise Facilitator Fiona McPhail added, 'It's fantastic to
see someone's dream become reality. Barry's clients can look forward to him continuing to do thorough groundwork
and leaving them with outstanding concrete results.'
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