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Mandy Garner
Mandy Garner has worked as an education journalist for eight years on primary and secondary education and higher education.
Ruth Renton
Prior to establishing Renton Associates Limited, Ruth Renton has many years experience of advising both employers and employees on all aspects of employment law. CIPD trained, Ruth is also an experienced employment law trainer and has written and facilitated employment law and skills training, both in-house to employers and through public seminars. Ruth is a passionate believer in training staff to manage and work within the law, helping to create a positive diverse workplace while providing a defence for employers. Approachable and articulate, Ruth has advised a broad range of clients ranging from charities and the public sector to small owner managed businesses and FTSE listed companies. Qualified since 1995, Ruth’s background is City based (Eversheds, Allen & Overy and Orchard Solicitors). As a non-practising solicitor, Ruth views herself as an employment lawyer with additional skills. Ruth is also proud to be a working mum of four kids – her biggest challenge!
Des Desai
My company are tax specialists (one of my partners is an ex-Senior Inspector of Taxes) who exclusively serve self employed and buy to let landlords. If you are running your own business or intending to start one, we can give you practical down to earth advice on tax and benefits. Whatever your tax issues, just remember we are on your side Website: www.mrtaxsoftware.com Email: des@mrtaxsoftware.com
Daycare Trust
Daycare Trust is a national childcare charity working to promote high quality affordable childcare for all. www.daycaretrust.org.uk.
Jane Barclay
Jane Barclay is group HR manager for Ede and Ravenscroft, having set up her own HR consultancy, Barclay Boland HR.
Anna Docherty
Anna has been working in the human resources field since 1993 in both blue chip companies and small companies. Since 2006, she has been an HR Consultant for Docherty HR. To contact her for a private consultation, email her on dochertyhr@btinternet.com. Her website is www.dochertyhr.co.uk.
Amanda Gummer
Dr. Amanda Gummer is the founder of FUNdamentals, which helps companies and individuals understand the needs of families and children and turn that understanding into effective practices.
Emma Jones
Emma Jones is founder and editor of the home business website enterprisenation.com.
Susie Kendall
Susie Kendall is a former solicitor who retrained as a coach 3 years ago. For more information, visit www.youblossom.co.uk, and see Susie's blog.
Nannytax
Nannytax is the UK's original and leading payroll support service for employers of nannies and other domestic staff. www.nannytax.co.uk
Tom Endean
Tom Endean is marketing manager of the British Franchise Association and has developed and managed the communications, brand, press relations, general marketing, events and partnerships with the bfa since July 08.
Linda Whittern
Linda Whittern is Director of Careers Partnership (UK), a careers consultancy for women and men at all stages of their careers.
Laura Livingstone
Laura Livingstone is an employment lawyer for Davenport Lyons in London. Her practice focuses on contentious and non-contentious employment work, but she leans towards the non-contentious. She has advised a wide variety of corporate clients in all areas of employment.
Tracey Guest
Tracey Guest is head of employment and a partner at Slater Heelis in Manchester. She specialises in employment law and is also a working mum.
Katerina Gould
Katerina Gould runs Thinking Potential, offering career consultancy and executive coaching. As a working mum, she has a special interest in helping women navigate all the transitions they face in their careers.
