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“In an era where the dynamics of business continuously evolve, the necessity for robust support systems for business owners cannot be overstated. Recognising this imperative, I have founded the Institute of Business Support (IBS), to stand at the forefront of enhancing, fostering, and formalising the pillars of cooperation and collaboration in the global business support landscape.

IBS exists to set and elevate professional standards on a global scale, and by sharing best practice, ensure that business mentors, coaches, consultants, advisers, lawyers, accountants, and many more professions, are not just facilitators in business improvement but catalysts of transformative change for a modern business world with high expectations.

With a global reach, I am committed to offering business owners access to trusted professionals, all of whom have vast business experience and are rigorously vetted through a comprehensive application process. This meticulous approach guarantees adherence to the highest professional standards, encompassing a detailed code of conduct and ethical business support contracts. It is my belief that integrity is the bedrock of an effective, trustworthy and confidential relationship, and as such, IBS will hold our members to these exacting criteria.

Membership to the Institute will be synonymous with excellence and credibility in the field of business support. IBS members will be distinguished by their commitment to professional standards, and professional and personal development, underscored by access to internationally recognised qualifications. These qualifications are not mere accolades but are testaments to the skill, dedication, and ethical standards our members embody.

The Institute will be more than a collective of professionals; it will be a global community dedicated to the advancement of business mentoring, coaching, consultancy, advisory and general business support.

My vision is to cultivate an environment where business owners, irrespective of their geographical location, have access to the excellent support they need to thrive in an increasingly competitive world. Through collaboration, we will share knowledge and elevate the practice of business support to unprecedented heights, thereby ensuring our members are not just participants in the global business arena but the leaders shaping its future. If this sounds like something you stand for,  then join IBS on its meteoric journey and become a member today.”

Simon Fordham MBS MInstLM FCMI MIoD

CEO & Founder - The Institute of Business Support