About Us

Going Solo is a company founded by a team of experienced business professionals who have firsthand experience with the challenges and rewards of being a solo business owner. We understand the unique struggles faced by solo business owners in the UK and are passionate about providing support and resources to help them succeed.

Our team includes business consultants, coaches, and trainers who are dedicated to helping solo business owners achieve their goals and overcome challenges. Whether you're just starting out or looking to take your business to the next level, Going Solo is here to help.

Contact us

contact info

  • Office 4, 56 Gladstone Lane, Scarborough, YO12 7BS
  • 01723 800000
  • info@goingsolo.co.uk

Tony Cully

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Tony Cully

Business Advisor

tony@goingsolo.co.uk

01723 80000

Personal Biography

Many people have asked Tony who he benchmarks against ...his reply is always ...the RAF Red Arrows aerobatic team …unquestionable team work, all striving to satisfy the customer ... excellence is their motto and this is what he consistently delivers!

Recognised as a person who creates long lasting relationships with customers such as Marks & Spencer, Tesco, Asda and leading suppliers to these businesses. These partnerships have enabled cost savings to be shared and the delivery of high levels of customer service.

My Experience

Going Solo

2022 Present Business Advisor

Going Solo is provding free business support to business owners acorss the world.

Events Gear Ltd

2021 Present Project Manager

Events Gear is a leading one stop shop for event equipment for both hire or purchase, we work with some of the biggest event organisers in the UK.

Keryy

2009 2018 Plant Manager

Food ingredient manufacturing site. - Full ownership and accountability for the day to day operations of the business unit.
- Successfully converted a poor performing Plant into a consistent achiever and target beater.
- Selected as part of a transformation team to initially stabilise a key strategic manufacturing plant; then created & implemented a 'turnaround' solution to increase profitability and establish sustainability. (two years, completed June 2017
- Business turnover of £75 m with 390 employees - multi site operations including 3rd parties.)

Dewhirst

1988 2009 Executive Supply Chain Management

Dewhirst Group - significant supplier of clothing to Marks and Spencer.
- Responsible for demand & manufacturing planning , purchasing, warehouse & freight operations for both the United Kingdom distribution centres and overseas manufacturing units.
- Pro-active relationships with suppliers across the world; delivering cost savings and flexibility through accurate forecasting and the introduction of consignment stocks.
- Successfully instigated new supply chain working practices within the U.K. and then the re-introduction of these systems to overseas locations.
- Aptitude for achieving significant cost savings and improving business processes to deliver maximum customer service.

Marks & Spencers

1981 1988 Retail Store & Operations Management

Seven stores in seven years – UK based – fast track promotion.

Expertise Area

Business Coaching

Business Advisor

Staff Management