Feeling stuck with your business idea and not sure what to do next?I help early-stage founders gain clarity and confidence so they can move forward.
You’ve got an idea
but you’re not quite sure how to move it forward
Starting or growing a business can feel uncertain — especially in rural areas where support and networks can be limited.Enterprise Thrive provides practical, structured coaching to help you gain clarity, make confident decisions and take realistic next steps.The focus is always on meaningful progress — not overwhelm.
about martina
I’m Martina, I work with early-stage founders and rural businesses who are trying to move an idea forward but aren’t quite sure what to do next.I know how that feels, starting with an idea, figuring things out as you go, and trying to make progress without a clear path.Alongside building my own ventures, I’ve worked across regional business support programmes, helping founders at all stages from early ideas to growing businesses.What I’ve seen time and time again is that people don’t need more information, they need clarity, structure and the confidence to take the next step.That’s what I help you do.My approach is supportive, grounded and forward-focused, creating space for clarity while helping you take meaningful, realistic action.
HOW I WORK
My approach is simple, supportive and structured — helping you move from uncertainty to clear, confident action.When you’re building something new, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed or unsure where to start.My role is to help you slow things down, make sense of where you are, and move forward in a way that feels clear and manageable.
CLARITYWe start by creating space to think.Together, we explore your idea, your goals, and what’s really important
so you can define a clear direction without the noise and overwhelm.
STRUCTUREOnce things feel clearer, we break it down.We turn your ideas into practical, achievable steps
with realistic planning that fits around your life and circumstances
MOMENTUMThen we focus on moving forward.Through consistent progress and support, you build confidence in your decisions and start to see real movement in your business.
Support, structure and shared learning
These workshops are designed to help you move your business forward, not just talk about it. Especially if you’re based in a rural area, these sessions offer a valuable opportunity to connect with others, share experiences and feel less isolated in your business journey.Through small, facilitated group sessions, you’ll have the space to explore your challenges, think more clearly about your direction, and start turning ideas into practical next steps.You won’t be doing it alone.A big part of the experience is learning alongside others, sharing ideas, hearing different perspectives, and building confidence through conversation and support.Each session is structured to keep things focused and manageable, so you leave with clear actions you can take straight away.The emphasis is always on implementation, making real progress, not just generating more ideas.
These workshops are for you if:
You've got an idea but feel a bit stuck
You want structure and accountability
You'd benefit from learngin alongside others
You're ready to take action, not just think about it
testimonials
From feeling stuck to moving forward.......“Before starting, I felt overwhelmed, now I feel energised!”“I felt a bit lost at first — now I’m ready to go for it!”“I had an idea but didn’t know how to make it real.”
Growing confidence and belief.....“My confidence has soared — I can do this.”“This gave me the self-belief that I can be a successful business owner.”“I now feel like a business owner and confident in how I promote my business.”“I now have the self-belief that my business is filling a real gap.”“This has built my confidence and resilience in a way I didn’t expect.”
Clarity and clear next steps.......“The biggest change for me has been focusing on immediate steps without feeling overwhelmed.”“I now know exactly what to do and how to move forward.”“I’ve gone from feeling overwhelmed to taking clear, focused steps.”
Turning ideas into action......“I went from having an idea to actually starting my business.”“I’ve gone from holding back to putting my business out there and moving forward.”“I now feel able to take my business forward with confidence.”“The coaching gave me the confidence to start my business — I don’t think I would have otherwise.”
Support that makes a difference.......“My coach was the rock I needed.”“Having someone believe in me made all the difference.”“I felt truly listened to and supported in a way that worked for me.”“Being part of this group helped me meet other businesses who support my growth.”“I realised I wasn’t alone — and that made a huge difference.”
Ready to move forward? If you’re feeling stuck, unsure, or just need a clear next step — let’s start with a conversation.
Help shape future support for rural founders
I’m currently developing new workshops and programmes for businesses across rural South West Scotland and I want them to reflect what people really need. This builds on the work I’ve been doing with founders across the region, where common challenges continue to emerge.If you’re building or growing a business and there’s something you feel would help whether that’s confidence, funding, marketing, structure or simply having someone to keep you accountable I’d love to hear from you.The more I understand what genuinely helps founders move forward, the more useful and relevant this support can be.
Experience & Background
I’m Martina, an Enterprise Coach with experience supporting early-stage businesses across regional development programmes.I work with founders at all stages, from early ideas through to growing businesses, helping them gain clarity, build confidence and move forward with purpose.My experience isn’t just about theory. It comes from working closely with founders and building ventures myself, understanding the real challenges that come with starting and growing a business.Over the years, my work has included:Supporting founders at idea, launch and growth stagesFacilitating group workshops and peer-led sessionsWorking with rural SMEs and community enterprisesBuilding and developing ventures from the ground upBringing a background in design, innovation and entrepreneurshipThis combination of structured coaching and lived business experience shapes how I work, keeping things practical, grounded and focused on helping you make real progress.So you’re not left trying to figure everything out on your own.
Start a Conversation
If you’re feeling a bit stuck, exploring an idea, or thinking about your next step, I’d love to hear from you.Whether it’s coaching, collaboration or future workshops, we can start with a simple conversation about where you’re at and what might help.There’s no pressure, just a chance to talk things through.Email: [email protected]