Dr. Ian Marshall DBA

Ian Marshall is a professional in Marketing, Sales, Business Management and Entrepreneurial Development. With over 10 years of Independent Business Consulting experience Ian provides his client base with consulting and training on Strategic Marketing Plans, Business Plans, Advertising, Budgeting, Production Planning, Market Research and Business Management. Ian has over fifteen years of experience at senior management level holding positions such as National Marketing Manager, General Manager and Managing Director.

Ian has consulted for many blue chip companies in various Industry disciplines including: Telecommunication, Waste Management, Building and Construction, Beer Brewing and the Training Industry. Ian has addressed several international conferences and been part of the successful implementation of strategic, marketing and business plans, which have dramatically increased bottom line results for many of his clients. Ian is listed in the South African Who’s Who of Marketing and was the Honorary Guest Speaker at the South African Secretary of the Year Awards in 1998.

The significant demand for micro enterprise and Ian’s involvement with the education of out of school / work youth, inspired Ian to start a training college for the training and mentorship of Entrepreneurs. Ian has authored several training manuals specifically related to the development and growth of small business and entrepreneurs, and has trained over 4500 young College and University Graduates at various Universities and Colleges throughout Southern Africa and Canada.

Entrepreneurial Development and the implementation of community-based Micro Enterprise formed the focus of the training activity. Ian has participated with several South African government departments including the Small, Medium and Micro Business Desk (SMME) of the Department for Economic Development, the Department of Arts and Culture and the Regional Training Trust with projects throughout Southern Africa for the development of community based business in rural communities. He has also had the opportunity to participate in both Radio and Television discussion panels relating to subjects such as Micro Enterprise Development through Strategic Alliances and Economic Development through Entrepreneurship.

Ian immigrated to Canada in 1999 where he now consults to small business in both Canada and the United States. He is involved with the development of small business, business growth, and is also provides coaching, training and business plan evaluation at various Entrepreneurial Programs throughout the Lower Mainland, of British Columbia. Ian lectures at Langara College, The Lucas Centre for Continuing Studies, Kwantlen University College and several entrepreneurial development programs in Vancouver. Ian completed his Doctorate in Business Administration at Fairfax University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Ian runs his own company and he is also a senior partner at Marshall, Schulte & Associates

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