Ainsley Baker

Name

Ainsley Baker

Location

North/Mid Wales

Key Specialism

Business management 

Sector

  • Dairy
  • Livestock

Why are you an effective Advisor?

  • 20 years as a consultant working in Wales has given me the experience of how to work with family businesses to achieve positive change.
  • I have worked with many growing businesses on a one off and ongoing basis, and therefore understand what is required to be successful.
  • Identifying the main areas to work on to achieve the business objectives and move it forward.
  • Motivating family members to implement change is a big part of my role and seeing positive results is the most rewarding part to what I do.

Qualifications/Achievements/Experience

  • Studied Agriculture at Harper Adams University.
  • 25 years’ experience as a consultant.
  • Specialising in providing business advice and strategic planning.
  • The business management work includes the preparation of business plans and budgets for dairy and livestock farms, including land and farm purchases and other projects. Undertaking dwelling house appraisals. 

Top Tip/Quote

Have a plan, test its sensitivity to change and be prepared to adapt.