1-2-1 Business Clinics - Cranfield

What if you could sit down with a seasoned Finance Director, HR lead or Legal expert - someone who’s seen it all - and just ask your questions?

Our 1-2-1 Business Clinics offer free 30-minute consultations with senior professionals who’ve helped businesses grow, solve problems, and stay compliant.

They're not only experienced - they're down-to-earth and easy to talk to.

Book a slot for:

• One-to-one time with a senior HR, finance, recruitment or legal expert
• Real-world insight from board-level experience
• Confidential and free support for business owners and directors

2025/26 Schedule

Tuesday 16th September – Finance

Get clarity on contracts and cashflow with Paul Jesson, MPA’s Head of Professional Services. A commercial Finance Director with deep experience across scaling businesses, turnarounds, and M&A, Paul brings a practical, board-level perspective to financial strategy and problem-solving.

Tuesday 15th October – HR & Accounting

Tackle people and finance challenges with Samantha Gallagher, our pragmatic HR Director, and Dannielle Stapleton, MPA’s Head of Accounting- supporting founders with practical HR advice and helping them make sense of their numbers.

Tuesday 18th November – Tax (Budget Special!) & Legal

Plan ahead with Tax Director Richard Lupson-Darnell, who brings decades of experience helping business owners navigate year-end and make tax-efficient decisions. He’ll also be on hand to explain what the latest Budget announcement means for your business. Richard will be joined by Ian Zant-Boer, a commercial legal advisor focused on founder protection and risk.

Tuesday 20th January – Innovation Funding

Discover how to unlock funding for innovation with Sam Wildman, Director at MPA, and Shaun Ennis, Head of Innovation. Whether you're exploring R&D tax credits, Patent Box, or innovation grants, this session will give you practical insight into what your business could claim—and how to approach it with confidence.

Tuesday 17th February – Fundraising & Recruitment

Fundraising and hiring go hand-in-hand. Get expert advice from Jon Wheeler, Associate FD and MD of EFM on how to access capital and from Recruitment Director Nils Lloyd-Penny on how to recruit and structure your team for growth.

Senior-level insight. Straight answers. No jargon. Just a 1–1 with someone who’s been there. Spaces are limited, so book early to secure your slot!