Do you have premises or do you work from home?

I am currently working from home.  I also work in further education to support students, and have a wide knowledge of vocational education, learning support needs and youth work, which assists me with Alpha Indexing as I specialise in the fields of travel and education.

What has the impact of Nwes’ support been?

I was able to gain additional skills to assist with the launch of my new business.  I gained very useful marketing ideas, as well as the chance to discuss setting up the business with experienced advisers. I also discovered that I enjoy the financial aspects of business!

The highlights of becoming my own boss have been the opportunities to network with other indexers, which have enabled me to discover a whole range of new books and publishers.

I also attended Nwes workshops ‘First Steps to Start Up’ and ‘Financial Forecasting’ and received one-to-one advice with Nwes Business Advisor, Alan Herbert, covering legal status, registering with HMRC, marketing and market research to equip me with all the business skills I needed to launch Alpha Indexing.

What does the future hold for Alpha Indexing?

I intend to make the most of this new opportunity.  I am already seeking regular referrals from customers and am making best use of social media and networking to ensure a bright future for Alpha Indexing.