Business Skills
TASK Academy
Effective Management Course
Athena Coaching Solutions have been working in partnership with TASK Training Academy to better understand and deliver relevant management training to support businesses in the landscaping and horticulture industry.
The Garden Design Professional
From Beginner to Professional - The Step By Step Guide
A step by Step Guide containing everything the new Garden Designer needs to know about setting up their business for success.
The Garden Design Professional
Coaching Session relating to the Step by Step Guide
Richard Easton
A professional garden designer, RHS Master of Horticulture and Lecturer, with over 30 years experience. Richard offers one-to-one mentoring for newly qualified designers, in all aspects of garden design.
Denise Quinlan
Client Management - Cut through the noise, get great clients
- offered via the SGD CPD Pages
Alan Sargent FCIHort FPGCA
Podcasts
Alan is rightly regarded as one of the foremost experts in the profession, and regularly shares his advice and wisdom! A series of free podcasts on a number of Business-related subjects are available via the Landscape Library (from May 1st).
Articles
The Landscape Library contains a wealth of knowledge on many subjects relating to the profession. Access to the Library is via a paid-for subscription
Neil Stead Bio
Neil is an accomplished Business Consultant & Coach with three decades of experience at one of the UK's most respected and trusted brands.
In 2021, he established Steady Consulting to partner with small business owners, guiding them in building stronger, more sustainable businesses - benefiting not only their customers and employees, but also aligning with their personal aspirations. Neil focuses his expertise on working with ambitious business owners within the horticulture and landscaping industry - delivering tailored, hands-on guidance, strategic advice, and dedicated support to meet the unique needs of each business he serves.
If you or someone you know would like to create a better business then he’d love to help. To kick things off, Neil offers a FREE DISCOVERY SESSION where he listens to what you’re trying to achieve, and the challenges you’re facing. At the session he will share what he does and how he works.