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Our purpose is to support local communities. To do this, we help you achieve business success which in turn supports a thriving local economy.

What sets our Good2Great Business Planning Processes apart, is our combination of customised, strategic analysis systems and professional business advice.

What this means to you is that, we provide the ongoing development of your own personal knowledge & skills for dealing with your business.

The relationship is a two-way process to ensure that you and your business consistently meet targets and timeframes, providing a system that is accountable and results-oriented.

“When we started Good2Great, we decided we wanted to make a difference to the place where we live.

We know business, so we decided we could use that to assist individual businesses to succeed because it’s our belief that thriving businesses support thriving communities.

So what we’ve done is develop a series of training programmes and coaching systems which, whatever stage you’re at, will help you to realise your business dreams and ambitions.”

Johnny Themans, Founder

Meet The Team
Johnny Themans, MCIM, MSc
Co-founder, Director

Johnny has led Good2Great from the start to help over 2,000 customers to realise sustainable profitable growth. The first two decades of his professional life were spent in large blue-chip companies where he held a variety of senior roles.

Johnny also has a Masters in Organisation Development and is a Chartered Marketer. So he knows what it takes to grow a company AND what it takes to be profitable.

Sally Themans
Head of Place Marketing
Mark Harris
Non-Exec MD
Eddie Allan
Head of Programme Delivery
Michelle Jehu
Head of People Development
Matt Jones
Finance & Administration
Tamsin Preece
Contract Administrator & Customer Care
Jen Ridley-Towns
Programme Coordinator
Harriet Cox
Digital Marketing
Jocelyne Fyldes
PR Coordinator
Jenna Humphreys
Place Operations Admin
Sarah Hooper
Senior Business Advisor
Our Associates
Anne Stratton
Leadership, Management & Team Development
Gayle Hudson
Senior Leadership, Management & Team Development
Craig Kershaw
Leadership, Management & Team Development
Nick Bastock
Growth Coach
Pippa Halliday
Growth Coach
Nicola Edwards
Growth Coach / High Street Coach
Roger Boyle
Growth Coach / High Street Coach
Nicole Gunter
Growth Coach
Ally Benbow
Start Up Mentor & Coach
Anna Sanderson
Start Up Mentor & Coach
Mark Wakely
Start Up Mentor & Coach
Kaye Heseltine
Start Up Mentor & Coach
Michele Ashley
Start Up Mentor & Coach
Luke Boxall
Start Up Mentor & Coach
Carole Aveson
Start Up Mentor & Coach
Louise Madeley
Start Up Mentor & Coach
Nick Bromley
Start Up Mentor & Coach
Michelle Moore
Start Up Mentor & Coach
Dawn Sutton
Start Up Mentor & Coach
Rob Griffiths
Start Up Mentor & Coach
Stephen Wall
Start Up Mentor & Coach
Colleen Mullarkey
Start Up Mentor & Coach
Mo Garner
Start Up Mentor & Coach
Jason Scott
Start Up Mentor & Coach
Shirley Lane
Start Up Mentor & Coach
Sian Brennan-Todd
Start Up Mentor & Coach

Testimonials

“Good2Great really know their stuff and help you organise and clear the way to deal with the key game changers quickly”

Jude Thompson | CSCM IT Solution

"The benefits of the Good2Great input can be clearly seen in the increased profitability of our company"

Sarah Jowett | Motor Design Limited

"Finally - real solutions to my business problems and a clear pathway forward to grow my business. After a long and difficult couple of years, Good2Great has reignited my old enthusiasm and we're really moving again with big goals for the future"

Hannah Forster | Camp Canary

Google Reviews

Joanne WightmanJoanne Wightman
22:27 27 Sep 24
Good2Great have been an amazing help and support, I am not sure I would be in business without them. The free start up course and ongoing mentoring sessions were invaluable - thank you!
Tina MariaTina Maria
13:07 16 Sep 24
Good 2 Great have been really helpful in learning about how to start a business from start to finish. Their workshops I have been attending have been educational and informative and very resourcefull would highly recommend them for business start ups. Great experience and so helpful :)
Liz AnsonLiz Anson
08:57 05 Sep 24
5 stars just isn't enough!A light at the end of the tunnel when I thought I'd exhausted all avenues. This course has been invaluable and marked a pivotal point in my small business.The online group sessions were informative and engaging and offered up a fresh perspective on some tried and tested ideas. 1 hour, once a week was the perfect duration and spacing for a busy Mom with 3 jobs.The one-to-one tutoring sessions are where the course really comes to life on a personal level. Michelle was so incredibly positive and tailored her advice each week to make sure it was very unique and relevant specifically to my business.I really did feel like I'd thrown my all at every opportunity and was still getting nowhere but Michelle put a fresh spin on things, offering new, novel and out of the box ideas and strategies, signposting me to relevant organisations and boosting my confidence.In just 3 x 1 hour sessions I feel we've made more progress than in the last 3 months on my own. You really have made such a difference. I cannot thank you enough!
jodie Oakeshottjodie Oakeshott
11:22 02 Sep 24
I was hesitant to sign up to the Good2Great programme as I’m an artist and I wasn’t sure this was the right thing for me. I was wrong! It’s fantastic! The team, resources, modules, networking and mentoring you get access to are all brilliant. I’ve grown in confidence, taken my first tentative steps and set up my art business. I don’t think I would have taken this step if it wasn’t for Carole my business mentor and all the fantastic support I’ve received throughout the programme. I’ve grown in confidence and have a solid plan. Thank you!
Luke JancsoLuke Jancso
12:57 23 Aug 24
Great experience from me! Jason Scott was very friendly and helpful in assisting me reach my goals, many thanks! 👍🏼
Henry NakahHenry Nakah
11:33 23 Aug 24
I have gained more knowledge and boost towards my journey relating to my Company. Thanks to the two days workshop and the personal adviser for their great job. Thanks a million
Lesley QuinnLesley Quinn
19:19 21 Aug 24
A great insightful course which I an thoroughly recommend. The course was professional and well presented. The follow up mentoring is certainly worth taking up and I found it so helpful. I have also been attending the Friday Hubs where it is a friendly environment to not only talk about business areas, but also to network. Thank you.
samantha Willettssamantha Willetts
14:23 06 Aug 24
Good to great is brilliant they have gently reminded me of the passion I had in the beginning and kicked me up the bum to get it going. given me targets to set, and new perspectives on things, like marketing that I hadn't considered. Also through their expertise, they have given me the confidence to build something beautiful, profitable and customer centric which was what my business needed, while helping me to fine tune and hone my business admin skills. All of the advisers are really friendly and knowledgeable. I have especially liked working with Ally Benbow and Mark Wakely. if you're reading this and thinking of working with them..do it you wont regeret it.Signed, Samantha owner of The SweetDreams Bakery UK
Matt LainMatt Lain
10:22 19 Jul 24
The course I did was a 2-day business foundation workshop, and it is absolutely brilliant for anyone considering starting their own business and wants get get a deeper understanding of the fundamentals of running a successful company.This course has given me many new skills that I will implement in my business.Eddie was our business expert who was great at presenting the course and broke it down, so it was easy to understand how certain processes will benefit your business.This is such a great service that you offer and would highly recommend this to any new business owner or recently established company looking to improve their business acumen.Update*I have recently completed 3 coaching sessions with a Business Advisor - Rob Griffiths, who's insight, knowledge, advice and coaching on building a successful Recruitment business has been invaluable. Rob has a wealth of experience in this field so for me to get access to this service has been brilliant and has given me the tolls to be successful in this industry. Cant thank good2great enough for providing a brilliant service!
Anne Marie CraddockAnne Marie Craddock
06:43 13 Jul 24
The Good 2 Great team are amazing and passionate about what they do, providing key business advice and support. Their funded online workshops for business 'start ups' provide structure and focus and they offer relaxed and friendly networking opportunities. Thank you all for your support so far.
ally millsally mills
08:34 28 Jun 24
I have completed good 2 great sessions, everyone is friendly and gives plenty of advice, If your looking at starting up your own business i would definitely recommend good 2 great to help as they have lots of knowledge on setting up, The business adviser i had craig was lovely gave me so much advise and ideas i thought were brilliant thank you craig hope to speak to you again soon.Regards Ally From CrownFam626 find us on Youtube and other social media platforms.
AccessAllAreasAgencyAccessAllAreasAgency
14:43 18 Jun 24
The Good2Great Business Foundation Workshop has been a really valuable learning experience. My only regret is that i didn’t sign up sooner. The 8 weekly sessions cover every aspect of starting a new business although sometimes constraints of time only allowed for a snapshot approach. My follow up 3 one-to-one mentoring sessions with a business advisor have been the most valuable. Mo helped me make a clear marketing and project plan and her enthusiasm was so encouraging i feel energised to go forward with my business and make it a success.
Jenny HartleyJenny Hartley
16:07 05 Jun 24
I completed the good2great business start up course, it was amazing I would recommend to anyone. My mentor Anna was amazing in my tailored mentor session. They both she have been invaluable resources!! Thank you.
Kerry CoppenKerry Coppen
10:00 28 Feb 23
A very informative and supportive fully funded course for business start ups. Timely reminders and extra snippets of information offered by the course instructors from their personal experiences during the masterclasses and via emails were very helpful and morale boosting.In particular, I found the advice from health and well-being advisor Michelle especially useful, inspiring and definitely an eye opener as to where I need to make improvements going into 2023!The networking has been great too - Love the Friday Hub Zoom.
caroline masoncaroline mason
16:42 15 Feb 23
The Good 2 Great Program has given me the tools, support, coaching, network and encouragement to create strong foundations for establishing my start-up consultancy business. The G2G team are awesome, I cannot recommend this program highly enough, it is essential for anyone who is starting out on setting up their own business.
J PJ P
12:39 22 Dec 22
It has been a pleasure working with Good2Great. The team are very supportive, responsive, and take the time to listen to what your business needs. I am grateful for all the advice and support I have received from them, and would highly recommend Johnny, Sally & the team. They provide regular networking opportunities and professional guidance to new businesses. Thank you Good2Great! Jeevan Punj
Craig ThomasCraig Thomas
09:17 14 Oct 22
I have just completed my Goo2Great course and it was fantastic. Thank you to Johnny and the team for all you in-depth knowledge and help. You get taught by amazing Shropshire based business owners who teach the course and all give their own personal tip and knowledge.This has helped to guide me and be able to push my business to the next level.If you are starting out and have a great business idea then please do this course. This will guide you and give you so much help.
Dave BarnesDave Barnes
10:47 05 May 22
Being a new business owner and have never run my own business, it is hard to find your feet.Johnny and his team at Good2Great have been amazing. Growth Club has helped me grow, gain the tools and confidence I need to succeed.Johnny is always on hand with his friendly smile to help when you really need someone to talk too. His advice has never let me down.I thoroughly recommend Johnny & Good2Great to any new start-ups.Dave Barnes - WV Computers
Kaye HeseltineKaye Heseltine
10:10 07 Apr 22
I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Good2Great if you are considering starting your own business. I thoroughly enjoyed the sessions, they are informative and a great place to meet others also on their new business journey. I can't say enough nice things about my mentor Sally, knowledgeable, kind, patient and supportive. Thank you Sally and the Good2Great team.
Kayleigh BlakeKayleigh Blake
10:42 01 Apr 22
I found Good2Great through a flourishing small business owner who had used them during her own business transition. It was the best discovery I have made.Both the group sessions and following one-to-ones with Sally have given me enormous confidence and a fantastic foundation of knowledge to proceed with my own plans in the future.Sally has been an incredible support; whilst my plans for my business have been put on hold due to current economic 'wobbliness' Sally has continued to help me shape my plans into a business that will last and backed my decision to wait rather than power ahead. Her knowledge of her locality and various business circles have been a godsend.The Good2Great programme can benefit those who have simply built an idea to those who have a much firmer foundation of their plans.Thank you Sally & Team for your support.
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