Business Designer.

Venture Enabler.

Change Catalyst.

Intro.

Hi.

My name is Ged Tivey.

In the last twenty years I’ve founded and co-founded businesses, invested in, raised money for and exited ventures, developed some of the most high profile brands in Manchester and advised some of the City’s leading entrepreneurs.

Now, through a combination of Consultancy and Coaching, I help ambitious, purpose-driven founders build successful, impactful businesses and optimize their personal growth.

What I Offer.

Consultancy.

With over two decades of hands-on experience in founding, investing in and exiting businesses, developing high-profile brands and advising top-tier entrepreneurs, I offer a unique blend of expertise, original thinking and perhaps most importantly, real world experience.

Whether you're a startup seeking growth or an established organization navigating change, my mission is to guide you towards success with greater momentum and fewer obstacles than you'd face alone

My focus areas are:

  • Laying the foundation for success by strategically crafting every aspect of a new business, from its inception and market entry to operational design and growth strategy, in order to maximise market potential and investor appeal.

  • For more established businesses that are stagnating or seeking to reach that next level, I act as a catalyst for change, working with Senior Management Teams to optimise brand, culture and operations, to provide the foundations for future success.

  • I assist businesses seeking investment by crafting compelling investment propositions and pitch decks, ensuring the business is investor-ready with meticulous data readiness and connecting them to my extensive investor network.

Coaching.

My desire for every Founder or professional, including myself, is for them to achieve their ambitions without sacrificing their well-being.

Having faced mental health challenges at a point in my career, I rebuilt myself and emerged stronger. I'm passionate about helping others avoid similar pitfalls and proving that success in business and optimal well-being are not mutually exclusive.

By combining my business expertise with my own personal development learnings, I provide one-on-one advice to help individuals optimise both their business and personal growth.

With clients, I focus on three core areas:

  • Gain clarity and direction. Define your personal and business goals, create a roadmap to achieve them and implement effective tools to help you stay on track.

  • Through deep discovery and actionable planning, I help you to identify opportunities for your business, mitigate risks and drive performance.

  • This is about unlocking your full potential, building confidence, resilience and self awareness. By fostering a growth mindset, I want to empower you to overcome challenges and achieve your ambitions, whilst protecting and promoting positive mental wellbeing.

Some That I Work & Have Worked With.

  • Gary Neville

    Entrepreneur and Broadcaster. Most recently a Dragon. Find out more here.

  • Scott Thomas

    Media Personality and Entrepreneur. Businesses include The Social PR and Food4Thoughts

  • e3creative (now part of Dept)

    A leading Digital Agency in Manchester, sold to Dept in 2019.

  • Salford City FC.

    Football Club owned by Manchester United’s famous Class of 92.

  • Zerum

    Leading Property and Construction Consultancy in Manchester. Find out more here.

  • Relentless Group

    Investment, Development and Media Group

  • Rezzil

    Sports Virtual Reality Platform, being used by leading sports stars and sports teams around the world. Find our more here

  • Stock Exchange Hotel

    Luxury boutique hotel in the heart of Manchester City Centre. More details here.

  • OBI

    Leading commercial real estate agency in Manchester. Find out more here.

  • St. Michael's

    World class £400m mixed use development in Manchester. More details here.

  • Mosodi

    Leading Mobility and Transport Solutions Consultancy. More details here.

  • Chimp Management

    Founded by Prof. Steve Peters, Author of The Chimp Paradox, Chimp Management specialises in training people to manage their mind more effectively, with an approach grounded in neuroscience.

  • EK Automation Systems

    Intelligent Automation Business, supporting the likes of Rolls Royce and BAE. Find out more here

Testimonials.

  • "Ged is exceptional at new venture design, business transformation and aligning purpose with brand and strategy to drive growth"

    Gary Neville (Entrepreneur & Broadcaster)

  • “Ged’s ability to distill our ideas and present these impactfully to investors, made the investment process much quicker and much more enjoyable”

    Adam Dickinson (Co-Founder of Rezzil)

  • "Ged's insight and no nonsense approach was exactly what we needed to streamline the business and prepare for our next stage of growth.”

    Will Lewis (Director at OBI Property)

  • “Ged’s ability to apply astute, unequivocal commercial knowledge to a business is like nothing I have seen. He thinks differently but pragmatically, cutting through the noise. Highly personable, highly empathetic and truly committed to you and your business needs. An incredibly rare professional.”

    Jake Welsh (Creative Director, BASIC Agency)

  • "Ged's extensive understanding and experience in operations played a pivotal part in laying some strong foundations in the transition of one of my businesses. He's very much a 'people person' and a problem solver. A true asset to have in and around your business."

    Scott Thomas (Entrepreneur & Media Personality)

  • "Working with Ged has been amazing. His insight and proactive, personal approach have helped us transform our operations and identify new opportunities for growth"

    Ed White (Co-Founder of EK Automation Systems)

  • Ged has a unique set of skills. He sees strategic vision and intent but has the ability to roll his sleeves up and get stuff done, whilst building a collaborative ethos and environment and keeping all stakeholders informed.

    Warren Middleton (Senior Office Partner, KPMG)

Work With Me.

If you are interested in working with me, either on a Business Consultancy project, or on a one to one basis, please complete the enquiry form and I will respond to you within two business days.