Business Support Case Study: Joshua Martin, Financial Adviser
About the business
- Business name: Joshua Martin, Financial Adviser (Wealden)
- Support programme: Ready To Grow 2024
- Participant name: Joshua Martin
Joshua Martin is a Financial Adviser offering holistic financial advice and solutions to businesses and individuals.
Joshua helps with an array of financial planning including retirement planning, reviewing and assisting with pension arrangements, protecting loved ones with insurance policies and advises in inheritance tax planning.
Why they signed up to the business support programme
After a career of full-time employment, transitioning to self-employment and starting my own business felt like a significant step. I discovered the Ready to Grow programme through an online marketing post and saw it as an ideal resource for establishing myself as a sole trader. The programme's comprehensive outline, covering essential aspects like business planning, marketing and networking, was particularly appealing as it provided key tools to support my journey.
Joshua Martin
What support they received
A blend of one-to-one support with online and in-person workshops in Marketing, Strategy, Value Proposition, Finance and HR including masterclasses in topics chosen by the participants.
How this has helped the business
The Ready to Grow programme gave me the confidence to start my own business, provided invaluable networking opportunities and equipped me with a solid business plan to launch successfully.
Joshua Martin
Wider benefits from supporting this business
Supporting this business has given Joshua the confidence, knowledge and network needed to thrive as a sole trader.
With expert guidance, he’s built a solid business plan, gained key insights into marketing and strategy, and connected with valuable peers and mentors. This support not only strengthens his own business but also enhances the financial advice he provides, benefiting both individuals and businesses in the community.
The Ready to Grow programme has been outstanding, especially considering it was offered free of charge - it's a course I would have gladly paid for. Gavin and his team demonstrated exceptional professionalism, and the programme's support was expertly managed throughout.
Joshua Martin
Contact
For more information on the business support programmes provided by East Sussex County Council, contact the Economic Development Team.
Economic.Development@eastsussex.gov.uk
Ready To Grow is a training programme for early-stage business owners, funded by UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and a collaboration between Eastbourne, Lewes, Rother and Wealden District/Borough Councils. It is supported by East Sussex County Council and delivered by Digital Islands.
