Our business mentors provide invaluable local support across Yorkshire, helping businesses navigate industry changes and achieve growth. Yorkshire’s economy includes thriving sectors like manufacturing, healthcare, digital, tech, and finance – and growth areas such as public services, retail, and sustainable technologies.
Cities like Sheffield and Leeds are regional hubs: Leeds is a major business centre with strong manufacturing, healthcare, and tech scenes, while Sheffield is known for game development and advanced manufacturing. Whether your business is struggling due to market shifts or you want to accelerate to the next level, our mentors who have success in these industries can help guide you forward.
Russell Fennell
Russell is an accomplished and entrepreneurial property and business professional with over 30 years’ experience spanning construction, property development, agency, healthcare and retail.
West Yorkshire’s economy is anchored by cities like Leeds and Bradford, with strong growth in manufacturing, digital, and services. Our mentors have deep knowledge of the West Yorkshire market. We work with businesses across the region - from major urban centres to smaller towns - tailoring our advice to local challenges.
North Yorkshire, England’s largest county, combines picturesque landscapes (including the Yorkshire Dales, North York Moors, and historic York) with growing business opportunities. Growth sectors here range from digital, finance and sustainable tech to tourism. We’ve mentored businesses throughout the county and Yorkshire’s wider Humber region - bringing strategies that account for both rural and urban economies.
Sheffield (South Yorkshire’s largest city) was historically known as the UK’s “Steel City” for its steel and cutlery production. Today, its economy has transitioned to advanced manufacturing, engineering, and high-tech industries. Our mentors understand these industrial roots and modern challenges, so they tailor advice for businesses large and small throughout South Yorkshire.
The East Riding (together with the city of Hull) spans coastline and countryside, with the local economy featuring ports and agriculture, along with tourism in coastal towns. We’ve helped businesses across the East Riding adapt to local opportunities from waterfront exporters to inland manufacturers by bringing practical, region-specific strategies.
Yorkshire is home to many national companies. These success stories below, from traditional manufacturers to new-tech firms, show the breadth of Yorkshire’s business landscape.
Asda: Needing no introduction, Asda is the second-largest supermarket chain in the UK. Owned by the American retail corporate giant Walmart but headquartered in Leeds, Asda serves over 18 million customers a week across the UK.
Morrisons (WM Morrison Supermarkets PLC): Morrisons, now the UK’s fourth-largest supermarket chain, began as a humble egg and butter stall in Bradford, where its headquarters remain to this day.
Arla Foods Ltd: One of the UK’s major dairy producers, Arla Foods UK Ltd is the UK subsidiary of the Swedish-Danish Arla Foods Group. Based in Leeds, they supply milk to retailers and producers, and their dairy is found in products like Lurpak, Cravendale, and Anchor Butter.
Twinkl: Founded in Sheffield, education publisher Twinkl now offers hundreds of thousands of online teaching resources worldwide.
A Tailored Approach for Established Businesses
Unlike one-size-fits-all coaches, our mentors offer tailored strategies for your business. We start with a comprehensive audit of your operations and goals. Then we identify market opportunities, streamline processes, and strengthen your team. Our guidance always reflects your industry, your unique challenges and even your location. In short, we don’t just suggest new growth paths; we work alongside you to achieve them with proven, sustainable methods
Mentoring and Coaching Services
Our mentoring services draw on the deep experience of leaders who know Yorkshire’s economy. We support you at every stage, whether you’re launching a new product, expanding markets, or planning an exit. Our business coaches focus on you as well as your business: they help develop your leadership, management, and strategic skills, providing practical, results-driven advice. You’ll benefit from mentors who have built businesses themselves and helped others succeed in this region.
Book your complimentary mentoring session today and start unlocking the full potential of your Yorkshire business.
Location isn’t everything when it comes to business mentorship. If we think there may be an alternative mentor who has particularly strong experience in your industry, we will recommend them instead.
Due to demand, we may also recommend a business mentor from a neighbouring county or nearby area, who still understands the unique challenges your business faces.
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