Business mentor · Consultant · Entrepreneur · Web designer
Hello, I'm Ian Cliffen.
I help UK business owners work through the problems that actually slow them down, and I build and run the websites that support them, including Cliffen Consulting and its family of sites.
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Mentor
One-to-one support for business owners: a sounding board for the decisions that matter.
Consultant
Practical, jargon-free advice on growth, productivity, health & safety and training.
Entrepreneur
Founder of a network of sites connecting businesses with advisers, mentors and trainers.
Web designer
Designing, building and hosting websites for small businesses and charities.
About me
Advice from someone who's done the job
I run Cliffen Consulting, an independent consultancy that gives UK businesses straight-talking advice, coaching, health & safety support and accredited training, without the jargon.
Alongside that, I design, build and look after the websites behind a growing family of services: adviser and mentor networks, training course sites, and OnPoint Hosts for web hosting. If you need a hand with your business or your website, I'd be glad to hear from you.
The Cliffen family
Sites I run
Each one does a single job well. Start with Cliffen Consulting if you're after business advice, or jump straight to the one you need.
Cliffen Consulting
Independent business advice, consultancy, health & safety and accredited training for UK businesses.
Visit siteThe Business Adviser Network
Find an independent UK business adviser.
Visit siteThe Mentors Network
Support for volunteer Help to Grow mentors.
Visit siteTraining Course Broker
Find and book UK training courses.
Visit siteTraining Course Tutor
Work for freelance trainers and tutors.
Visit siteTraining Course Venue
Training rooms and venues to hire.
Visit siteOnPoint Hosts
UK web hosting, SSL and domains.
Visit siteThe Web Toolbox
Learn to build your own website.
Visit siteWant to talk something through?
Drop me a message, or book a free 15-minute call through Cliffen Consulting. No obligation, no sales pitch.