umbel answers ltd was launched in March 2007 by Training For Advancement as part of their 20th anniversary celebrations, and in response to the specific needs of the SME audience.
umbel’s vision is to be the first thought for SME business answers, providing quick solutions based on a convenient blend of experience and fresh thinking that doesn’t cost the earth.
We aim to make a difference to businesses where lack of time and money leaves alternative options such as workshops an unrealistic luxury. Our solution is to provide simple, practical, fresh and affordable personal development opportunities from the equivalent of only 51p per day.
www.umbel.co.uk is operated and maintained by:
umbel answers ltd, Innovation Centre 2, Keele University Business Park, Keele, Staffordshire ST5 5NH
Company Reg. No. 6078939
Data Protection Reg. No. PZ9762538
VAT Reg. No. 902521956
General email enquiries: askumbel@umbel.co.uk
Telephone: 0870 386 0901
umbel is a Registered Trademark of umbel answers ltd. Trademark Number 2423239.
All orders are subject to our Terms and Conditions of Business.
Training For Advancement
For over 20 years, Training For Advancement (TFA) has been designing and delivering bespoke training solutions for large corporate clients, adopting a proven approach to helping people do their jobs better, thereby helping clients achieve greater business success – increased profit, enhanced service, improved efficiencies.
TFA operates primarily at an operational level (frontline and first/second line management) and solutions range from induction programmes to management development programmes, role specific training and employee engagement/performance management activity.
TFA expertise can be applied within most markets and has been particularly effective in multi-site, results-driven environments where any investment in learning is expected to make a measurable difference - specifically retail businesses, supply chains, house building, business-to-business (trade counter environments), and automotive dealerships.
The solutions that TFA develops range from L&D consultancy (competency frameworks, learning frameworks, behavioural performance indicators, TNA tools) and the implementation of blended solutions (trainer-led, workplace learning, e-learning, action learning) to the full management of outsourced L&D activity (administration, venues, records, suppliers, MI).
TFA clients include Argos, BMW, Carlsberg, Carphone Warehouse, Claire's Accessories, Dixons, Halfords, HBoS, George Wimpey UK, Hagemeyer, Home Office, Kwik-Fit, Lexus, Persimmon Homes, Sainsbury’s, Scottish & Newcastle.
Further information on TFA is available via the corporate website www.tfa.co.uk.
