Edmonds Strategy

25/03/2026

You've been networking and made some great connections ...what next? 🤔

Business leaders take time out of their day to have valuable conversations with like-minded professionals. It's a top priority to make this time invested work for you.

1. Follow up fast⚡- make sure you reach out within 24/48 hours whilst the conversation is still fresh

2. Add value early 💡 - it's not about selling, it's about adding value and understanding your network by offering help

3. Create clear next steps 🗓️ - conversations get lost in busy lives, plan something in where good conversations are happening

I support business owners in maximising sales by working with them to look at their whole sales strategy. Networking can be a really good way to get things moving....focus on the bit after the event as much as the time at the event!

20/03/2026

🚀 Exciting update! Edmonds Recruitment is now Edmonds Strategy Ltd. The business has evolved from recruitment since our establishment in 2018 to focus entirely on sales strategy, business development and commercial growth consultancy.

I look forward to continuing the journey with you under our new name. Thank you for your support over the years - Kath Edmonds.

Find out more about how we help business owners at our website!

Supporting SMEs in Yorkshire

20/08/2025

Introducing the new arm to our business: Edmonds Strategy!

What can Edmonds Strategy help with?

We work with innovative MDs and Business Leaders as your external sales support operation, assisting with new business, lapsed business, customer retention, growth of existing accounts, sales pipeline management and sales process success. We can:

💥 Collaborate with you to manage this sales management workload
💥 Hands on engaging with your lapsed and previously interested customers
💥 On-boarding of new customers, retention of customers
💥 Outreach business development campaigns
💥 Manage your sales pipeline
💥 Supporting in reviewing your sales process
💥 Double your efforts in September to set you up for a successful quarter

If you are anticipating a busy September, want to catch the wave and would appreciate a complimentary 30 minute call to discuss how this could work for you, please get in touch!

T: 01274 265970
E: [email protected]

Supporting SMEs in Yorkshire

19/05/2025

Starting off the week with BRAND NEW EDUCATION roles available in Bradford and Leeds! Have a look through - if you or someone you know is looking for an opportunity in the West Yorkshire area, please get in touch to find out more and for next steps.

Here are the new roles available:

✅ LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT (SEN) - BRADFORD
✅ SOCIAL SCIENCES TEACHER - LEEDS
✅ HUMANITIES TEACHER - BRADFORD
✅ SCIENCE TEACHER - BRADFORD
✅ MUSIC TEACHER - BRADFORD

And here are the contact details to get in touch!

T: 01274 265970
E: [email protected]

02/05/2025

If you were going on a trip, you would write an itinerary. If you wanted ingredients for a meal, you'd write a list. So if you want a successful project, you would write a plan.

Sometimes we set off on a journey without thinking things through, which whilst can be fun, can make the process much longer and more hazardous than it needs to be.

💡Tip for the weekend:

Get your pen and paper out 🖋️📄 and use the 'back-track' process for YOUR ideas and upcoming project journeys!

1️⃣ What do I want the result to be (right)
2️⃣ Where am I now (left)
3️⃣ What are the steps between (middle)

Step 3 is THE WORK. This is the part where your questions are. This is what creates your PLAN... Answer these questions and you can travel from left ↩️ to right ↪️ 🚀

So... Ask yourself this weekend...
What are the questions that I don't have the answers for? 🤔

04/04/2025

'I didn't know that about you! I'm so pleased I asked!' A thought for you as you head into the weekend... Value every single conversation that you have.

We've all heard the phrase 'you don't know what you don't know'! The power of the unknown is huge! How many times has a chance conversation changed your path in a significant way?

This weekend, remind yourself to take this open minded approach with you as you engage with people who have taken the time out to speak directly with you. Get to know them and be brave in allowing them the opportunity to get to know you. Who knows where it could go?

One chance discussion could lead to all kinds of possibilities for both people involved. Here's some practical tips:

✅ Engage in meaningful and respectful conversation
✅ Be curious
✅ Think in context about what you may not know about each other
✅ Ask the right questions
✅ Write down some clear objectives so your conversation has purpose
✅ Listen thoroughly to everything
✅ Be willing and open

Remember, the magic happens when you realise both people have taken this approach 💫 and see what happens next!

How do you approach meaningful conversations?

03/04/2025

It's nearly Easter! Our client schools are getting ready for last minute recruitment needs. Are you a Teacher or school worker who is looking for a new placement after the Easter break? Get in touch with us now to see what vacancies we are working on!

T: 01274 265970
E: [email protected]

28/03/2025

💥 Wow what a week! 💥 Are you going to be decompressing this weekend? Thinking of brand new ideas 💭💡 and wondering how to make Monday the best start possible? I'm sure you are... and that means that lots of your previous customers will be having exactly the same thought processes!

Business owners don't turn off. They are always thinking. If you haven't spoken to a lapsed customer for a while... Chances are they would VERY MUCH welcome a call and probably are wondering why you've not called sooner! 'It's great to hear from you... I've got a challenge that you could really help with!' 😊

If you making these calls, reach out to Edmonds Business Support. Expert follow ups, brand integrity, return on investment. T: 01274 265970

Have a great weekend (full of loads of ideas!)

26/03/2025

We are looking for an English Teacher to start work after Easter for a school based in the South of Bradford. Fantastic working environment, for a supply booking until the summer (potential for September as well) paid to scale. If you or someone you know may be interested, please get in touch!

T: 01274 265970
E: [email protected]

25/03/2025

The mystery of Recruitment! Why can it be such a challenge?! Let's dig into it... What are your options?

🤔 Have a go internally without prior experience (Might work / Might not? Could take up a lot of resources / create set backs?)
🤔 Pay externally (Cost Effective? Makes sense time wise? Lots of experience behind the work? Could be expensive? Might work / Might not?)
🤔 Have a reliable internal process and people in your work force to deliver the individual tasks (Could be worth looking into if you regularly recruit? A bit of set up time but long term worthwhile investment?)

Recruitment is a process. Stepping stones towards a successful hire with retention. Each stone on the journey has the potential to give way, it's a tricky business! But it's completely manageable. Maybe it's best to use an expert, or split the process with an expert, or try yourself... Only you can make that decision.. That's a stepping stone in itself... Choosing what to do!

There's options. But it starts with knowledge. Then a plan.

🪄 Look at the stones that always give way
🪄 Examine the trends and address the issues
🪄 Write down the blockers, the knowledge gaps, the bits you worry about
🪄 Create a plan to overcome each stepping stone barrier
🪄 Consider all your options, avoid repeating same faulty processes

Breaking it down really helps to see clearly what might be repeatedly standing in your way! It could be fixed in the next 6 months... Start now!

If you want to talk through an idea or need a hand to cover your recruitment process gaps 🖐️ get in touch on 01274 265970!