Carl began his career with Bradex Insurance Brokers Limited in 1990. During his 18 years in Financial Services, Carl’s roles included Commercial Mortgage/Insurance Broking and Independent Financial Advice before concluding his career with Bradex as Director with responsibility for business to business sales and the eventual sale of the business.

Carl’s role with Begbies Traynor PLC and its subsidiary W3 Debt Solutions LLP had been brought about by the company’s future expansion strategy. His main objectives were to grow business volumes by actively seeking professional introducers within the financial services market.

Carl was made redundant from W3 in 2008, and started working freelance sales as a business development consultant in the North West. Covering Bury, Bolton, Rochdale, Oldham, Manchester, Preston and Lancashire. His clients are as diverse as a small retail outlet that needed staff development, to the national community and business website GoMy.

Carl is also a NWDA Guardian Angel assisting local businesses with the NWDA Mentor programme. As part of the Community & Business Partners CIC in Blackburn, Lancashire. Carl says "This is my opportunity to give something back".

Carl Bradshaw said:

“I am looking forward to the challenges that running your own small business brings, as well as those all important rewards."

Read all about me in the Guardian Money Article Dated March 2010

Carl has done Sales for me on several occasions and I have recently set up a client referral scheme with him between our businesses - as my reputation is very valuable to me I would only recommend people who work to my standards and I have no issue with recommending Carl to anyone. Great service from a great person.” 2010
Top qualities: Personable, Expert, High Integrity
Gayle Mansfield

“Carl is an enthusiastic and enegetic business developer, always keen to to find a deal of value to all parties.Seldom defeated at the first hurdle, he proactively researches, then finds ways of closing a deal, and will spend time to consider all options to ensure that a competitive, structured proposal is presented to both management and potential client.” December 17, 2009
Carl Stott, Managing Director, National Money Helpline

“I met Carl and soon realised that he was going to be an asset to ourselves. Carl is very good at what he does and really easy to get on with” July 7, 2009
Geoff Bowling, Managing Director, GP Asset Finance Limited