Steve founded Activate Business Development in 2009 to help small businesses plan and implement their marketing following a ten year corporate career and further six years as Chief Executive of Balance Leisure Ltd, a company he founded in 2003.

An MBA Diploma from Henley Management College has taught Steve how to professionally analyse businesses and write strategic action plans to achieve growth and long term sustainability.  The cornerstone and secret to Steves success has been his ability to generate and implement innovative marketing ideas and create winning business propositions in crowded, competitive markets.

Activate Business Development specialise in Marketing Planning and implementation through to long term, part time Marketing Management contacts.

Hi, my name is Elaine and I am the Graphic Designer for Activate Business Development.

I have over 20 years of valuable Graphic Design experience designing advertising and marketing material. I take great pride in the design work I create and always strive to deliver effective, focused and on-target product that fits our client’s needs and objectives.

Hello. I’m John the Website Designer and Developer for Activate Business Development.

I believe my responsibility, as a designer is to use my creative skills to interpret the client’s initial thoughts and translate them into comprehensive and effective visual communication. I work within the agreed timescale and budget creating a positive user experience is important for overall client satisfaction and reputation of the designer and company.