I know from experience that being a director, manager or sole trader can be very difficult and often very lonely. If only there was time to do more?!.
The answer is probably that you need someone who you can trust who will not just advise but implement too.
Recent work kindly given to Steve Parker ICD and on-going includes:

Complete export management  - generating, receiving,converting, processing all export enquiries - for various UK companies.

Finding and managing new distributors & developing significant sales in Middle East , Far East, Australia and USA.
Finding new clients in Middle East and USA for glassware and interiors companies including for The Stourbridge Glass Collection.
Finding new clients in Brazil and other markets - specialist fabrications.
Assisted in negotiation of UK agency for company now representing major USA waste management company.
Strategy Planning and business plans - including securing funding.
Healthcare - market research,planning and sales develpment worldwide. 
Finding UK and European partners for a Middle East manufacturing company.
Complete overseas marketing and sales for various manufacturing companies
'Re-inventing' and launching ventilation products 
Establishing a Far East office for a major UK bank 

If you are missing opportunities worldwide or want to get more profitable sales....................

Please contact me to arrange an initial meeting, in confidence, entirely without obligation.

Steve Parker ICD