What best describes you?
- Not yet started – where do I even start?
- Just starting out – how do I find work?
- Freelancing for others – how do I double my income and get more autonomy?
It’s a tough world out there. Finding new clients whilst you are teaching, getting visible on Google, keeping up with Marketing. All that whilst being paid a Freelancer fee, whereas if you have your own clients you have more control, more autonomy – and double the income for virtually the same amount of work. If you can find it, that is….
I’ve been there, done that and can help you shortcut to a better lifestyle and profitable Business. That middle picture is Andy working Nomadically from Fuerteventura in 2025 whilst courses are being run on his behalf back in Blighty. It can be done.
Not yet started?
I’ve written a lot on this website about the practicalities of setting up a Business. Do have a comprehensive read if you are just setting out as there is loads of useful information there. Then come back here once you are up & running and we can then accelerate your Business.
Nowadays it is very easy to qualify as a First Aid Trainer – get a Teaching and Assessing qualification (1 week), take a First Aid at Work course (3 days), buy some manikins and a few other bits and you are good to go. Fire Trainers, MLs, Outdoor coaches – all the same.
Because it is so easy, there are always plenty of people thinking they will make a go of it, or turn a hobby into beer money so you will have some stiff competition. Let me help you stand out.
Website Search engine optimisation – show up on Google searches
I know how to optimise a website to help it appear high up on Google’s natural listings (i.e. without using paid-for ads). I can assess your website and give you advice on how to improve its appearance. If you don’t have a website I can advise you on how to design one getting this right, right from the start.
Why pay for Google or Facebook adverts when you can get them for free?
IQA (Internal Quality Assurance) support including Annual Monitoring Visit
Andy is a Level 4 IQA. If you are delivering courses via an Awarding Organisation you will need to provide evidence of an Annual Monitoring visit. The IQA package includes ongoing IQA work plus an Annual in-person assessment.
Course admin
Once you get busy it can be hard to juggle the different statuses of your clients and their Bookings. I will help you set up the same system that I use to manage my courses, take payments (public courses) and generally minimise admin time.
Policy and Document generation
You will need to write your own Policies to reflect your business, however I am available to proofread and suggest edits.
Sounding board
I am available by email or telephone to bounce ideas off, provide a sympathetic ear and general advice on how to develop your Business. Reasonable usage rules apply.