The Institute for Independent Business (IIB) is a not-for-profit research, training and accreditation organization and is the largest organization of its type with over 3,000 highly skilled Executive Associates having been accredited, working with many thousands of businesses mostly within the Small to Medium size Enterprise (SME) sector.  David Reason is an Accredited Associate of the Institute for Independent Business (IIB).

Unlike large organizations and corporations, SME's generally lack the resources to build a management team of professionals experienced across a range of business critical disciplines. In fact, the burden of maintaining and growing a successful independent business is generally limited to a very small number of owner directors / partners. Sometimes this falls on just one person. With so much to do and with limited resources, many feel frustrated at the ever-increasing demands being placed upon them.

Background

The Institute was formed in 1984, initially as the Institute for Independent British Businesses. Since formation the Institute has evolved and developed in line with the needs of small to medium sized businesses around the world.

The Institute has provided the growing base of accredited Executive Associates and independent business owners with access to a wealth of information normally beyond their reach. In addition to this it produced publications such as Small Business Today - replaced more recently by Independent Business Today. This brings the independent business owner not only current topical information but also jargon-free academic research, information on new business techniques, and practical articles on training and personal development.

From research into the needs of the independent business sector carried out by the Institute, as well as by several academic institutions during the 1980's it became clear that small to medium sized businesses required not just information and articles, but also practical assistance in the form of hands-on help.

Business Advise That Works

Business advise that works most effectively is based on knowledge, experience, and trust. Guidance Solve’s Managing Director David Reason business background spans over 30 years as an employee at all levels from Apprentice to Managing Director, supplemented with large corporate management experience with ICL, Hewlett Packard, IBM & Oracle, plus experience in managing SME operations. David is also an Accredited Associate of the Institute for Independent Business (IIB).

The big Plus is David’s ability to address virtually any business need through the world wide network of IIB accredited colleagues which now stands at over 3000.