• New Business Talent

    Do you need to recruit exceptional new business developers or are you looking to accelerate your own career? If so, you should talk to Blossom, the recruitment and training arm of the Intelligent New Business Group. For more information contact James Cudd.

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  • Outsourcing new business

    Are you interested in outsourcing new business prospecting to a better resourced and more strategic provider? Rainmaker Consulting is the UK's largest and most effective new business consultancy and is totally focused on results. For more information contact Charlotte Fletcher.

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About Pearlfinders

Pearlfinders Ltd. is the leading international source of forward looking new business intelligence to the marketing services and ICT markets. With an unrivalled team of researchers and analysts covering Europe and the Americas, it generates punchy, proprietary intelligence, delivered via email alert and online download. Pearlfinders has proven time and again that it generates real revenue for clients. Launched in 2001, it is part of the Intelligent New Business Group, which includes the market-leader new business consultancy Rainmaker, and the recruitment and training consultancy Blossom. The directors of Pearlfinders are: -

 

Anthony Cooper - Managing Director

Formerly at Hoovers and Dun & Bradstreet, he has an exemplary record in selling and marketing business information products. A keen sportsman, he brings experience and style to the company's 6 a-side football team, while also boasting 2 completed marathons to date.

Bill Colbourne - CEO

Bill is a founder and CEO of Pearlfinders, which is part of The Intelligent New Business Group, the largest hub in the UK for new business support services. Its companies offer original and uniquely effective solutions. He holds a degree in history and latin from Leicester University and has a former career as a published songwriter, which generated a number of interesting experiences, including a top 10 international hit. In his spare time he paints in oils and enjoys running too.

Denese Colbourne – Financial Director

Denese is a founder and the Commercial & Financial Director of INBG. She has a successful track record for conceiving and launching corporate innovations in the new business services space. Over the last 14 years she has advised the principals of over 500 different marketing agencies on best practice new business programmes. In addition to a passion for Egyptology, Denese is a serious cook and likes to relax with a good glass of Gigondas. She and Bill have two daughters, Eva and Maya.

Michael Thorne – Product Director

Mike has played an essential role within the Pearlfinders research and analyst team since 2006. In his current position he is responsible for the creation, editorial and delivery of Pearlfinders' portfolio of products and services. He also spearheads new product development. Mike studied business and law at Warwick University, is keen on sports involving a ball, and is a handy tennis player.