"After gaining my accreditation from the IIB, I named my business FORWARD THINKING because that's where I see I can provide the most value to SMEs - starting with their current business and moving it forward to get the desired result."

- Jon Baldachin, IIB Accredited Associate

Jon Baldachin
Accredited Associate of the Institute for Independent Business  

Jon is a veteran of the Computer Industry who has made use of his organisational, financial, staff management and technology skills in both leadership and consulting roles. He has been part of senior management teams within start-up and established technology-led companies for more than 20 years and has been responsible for the development of IT-based products and services since the early 80's. He was accredited in early 2002 as an Executive Associate of the Institute for Independent Business (IIB) and since then has provided advice and help to numerous SMEs under his trading name FORWARD THINKING.

As a senior executive, he has also taken part in an AIM flotation, preparations for a major IPO simultaneously on NASDAQ and London Stock Exchanges, funding rounds from Venture Capital and Institutional investment and company trade sales and acquisitions.

The Institute for Independent Business (IIB) is a not-for-profit research, training and accreditation organisation. Since 1984 the Institute has been providing invaluable information and access to assistance to meet the needs of independent businesses.

The Institute provides training and accredition to highly skilled and highly experienced business people, so that they are able to advise and to address the fundamental needs of small to medium sized businesses.

The Network Of Accredited Associates

Now the leading global organisation for SME support, the IIB has provided independent businesses with access to over 3,500 Executive Associates throughout the world, an incredible and exclusive network of talent, resources and contacts providing valuable support and practical advice that works.

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