A born entrepreneur from the age of 7 drying, packaging and direct selling, at 11, hiring a truck and driver, at 19 starting his first real business, working 114 hours a week and owning outright 2 house in 2 years.

A born entrepreneur from the age of 7 drying, packaging and direct selling, at 11, hiring a truck and driver, at 19 starting his first real business, working 114 hours a week and owning outright 2 house in 2 years.

Forced into a secret marriage at 17 and a still born child that was not. Buying distressed business of all sorts, regenerating them and reselling at a profit including fruit and vegetables, antiques, mink farm, gourmet food, fallen stock contractor, and more.

From age 20 to 30 involved in politics and changed the face of UK politics. 30 saw him leave Scotland for a 12 month holiday that lasted 40 years. A spell of 10 years in corporate business where he honed his latent talents in sales and marketing techniques.

His division was so productive that the company had to build another factory to cope. Back again into his own enterprises and building the largest and most recognized franchise consultancy in Australia, his skills as an entrepreneur was perfect for the franchising enterprise as he was able to change hats almost immediately depending upon the industry of his clients.

Now manufacturing a unique, multi-patented device in China and distributing in USA and Canada. The facilitator of Little Voice Workshops where he helps people change their lives.

Author of 11 books with more in the pipeline. His memoir, Little Pond, from the age of 15 to 30 and consisting of 180,000 words, is almost ready for publication.