Ian Marshall has worked in accountancy and managerial roles in London and the South East of England for most of his career. Having held senior roles in both large multinational companies and small business he has gradually built up a broad experience of the commercial world and a detailed understanding of what makes businesses tick. Since 2001, he has specialised in helping small businesses to survive and grow through one-to-one consultancy, seminars and regular articles and newsletters. These resources have been aimed at providing savvy advice not otherwise readily available for small business owners and the particular challenges they face.