FAME

FAME is a new support service for high-technology enterprises, resulting from close collaboration between
CICOM Organisation (France),
Focussed Development Alliance (FSDA) (Scotland, UK),
and high-technology start-up enterprises and service providers, throughout Europe, participating in the SUN & SUP networks.

If you would like to contribute your experience and expertise to assist high-technology enterprise - click here

Looking for someone who can show you the ropes ?
... It may be the best thing you ever do for your business !

Getting reliable advice based on sound knowledge and experience is just one of the hurdles facing entrepreneurs as they start up and then grow their business.

No matter how many books you read, courses you attend, or research you do, few things can beat the support and commitment from an outside expert - a person with "hands-on" experience and knowledge in areas vital to the success of your enterprise.

No matter what business you are in, the opportunity to talk to, work with, and tap into the expertise of someone who has deep experience, and can advise you on how to avoid the pitfalls and to seize the opportunities for your enterprise, is of immense value. It can mean the difference between stumbling to failure, or building a business that is not only profitable but acquires a solid resale value.

Today, there are plenty of books and courses to attend, but too often people are so keen to get "up and running" that they prefer to take short cuts - and huge risks: they may "guesstimate" market potential; underestimate the deadly effects of lack of cashflow; or not even realise that other risks - or opportunities - may be out there waiting for their technology, product or service.

While good accountants, lawyers and business plans are absolutely vital, the worldly experience of day-to-day running of a business, tricks of the trade, marketing, management and that unbottleable element - vision - come best from an outside expert - a mentor or non-executive director - a business veteran with the knowledge, sound experience and contacts, able to help you steer you enterprise with confidence towards the future.

Find the Appropriate Mentor or Non-Executive Director for your Enterprise

CICOM Organisation (France) and Focussed Development Alliance (FSDA) (Scotland, UK) can help you find the outside expert who is right for you, for your entrepreneurial team, and for your enterprise. They will:

Find someone with high added-value experience, knowledge, and contacts relative to your objectives.
Find someone who can leverage their time and energy to help you achieve these objectives.
Find someone who can counsel you and your team, based on their sound, authoritative experience .
And, find someone who shares your values.

Our Objective: To help you find the Outside Expert appropriate to your Enterprise

For an informal discussion on how we can assist you, please call:
Mrs. Alix de Bressy (CICOM, France) on +33 4 93 00 60 11

The work of SUN & SUP has been supported by the European Commission's PAXIS (Pilot Action of Excellence on Innovative Start-ups) programme.


FAME: Find the Appropriate Mentor and Non-Executive Director FAME is a new support service for high-technology enterprises, resulting from close collaboration between CICOM Organisation (France), Focussed Development Alliance (FSDA) (Scotland, UK), and high-technology start-up enterprises and service providers, throughout Europe, participating in the SUN & SUP networks. If you would like to contribute your experience and expertise to assist high-technology enterprise - click here Looking for someone who can show you the ropes ? ... It may be the best thing you ever do for your business ! Getting reliable advice based on sound knowledge and experience is just one of the hurdles facing entrepreneurs as they start up and then grow their business. No matter how many books you read, courses you attend, or research you do, few things can beat the support and commitment from an outside expert - a person with "hands-on" experience and knowledge in areas vital to the success of your enterprise. No matter what business you are in, the opportunity to talk to, work with, and tap into the expertise of someone who has deep experience, and can advise you on how to avoid the pitfalls and to seize the opportunities for your enterprise, is of immense value. It can mean the difference between stumbling to failure, or building a business that is not only profitable but acquires a solid resale value. Today, there are plenty of books and courses to attend, but too often people are so keen to get "up and running" that they prefer to take short cuts - and huge risks: they may "guesstimate" market potential; underestimate the deadly effects of lack of cashflow; or not even realise that other risks - or opportunities - may be out there waiting for their technology, product or service. While good accountants, lawyers and business plans are absolutely vital, the worldly experience of day-to-day running of a business, tricks of the trade, marketing, management and that unbottleable element - vision - come best from an outside expert - a mentor or non-executive director - a business veteran with the knowledge, sound experience and contacts, able to help you steer you enterprise with confidence towards the future. Find the Appropriate Mentor or Non-Executive Director for your Enterprise CICOM Organisation (France) and Focussed Development Alliance (FSDA) (Scotland, UK) can help you find the outside expert who is right for you, for your entrepreneurial team, and for your enterprise. They will: Find someone with high added-value experience, knowledge, and contacts relative to your objectives. Find someone who can leverage their time and energy to help you achieve these objectives. Find someone who can counsel you and your team, based on their sound, authoritative experience . And, find someone who shares your values. Our Objective: To help you find the Outside Expert appropriate to your Enterprise For an informal discussion on how we can assist you, please call: Mrs. Alix de Bressy (CICOM, France) on +33 4 93 00 60 11 The work of SUN & SUP has been supported by the European Commission's PAXIS (Pilot Action of Excellence on Innovative Start-ups) programme.