Are you a small business owner looking to gain more clients, get more exposure, and create a business that works for you?

Then you need Elsium Business Connect.

We educate, provide guidance and connect a community of small business owners, who want to succeed.

We know the lows and high of building, maintaing and growing a business. From start-up to success story, we’ve been there, done and seen it all, and we can help you reach your business goals. 

Utilising our own successful business journeys, our in-person workshops, networking sessions and online resources we give you a real “how to” from people who have actually been there and done it.

David Kirtlan 

David is the Founder and CEO of Elsium Education.

David is a nationally and internationally recognised leader in education and digital transformation strategy. After a successful career in education, he moved into consultancy and grew Elsium Education into a leading partner for an extensive client list with commercial and charity clients including Apple, Guide Dogs, and Family Fund. He has designed, commissioned, and quality assured large-scale CPD programmes that have reached teachers at every career stage, including national frameworks developed in partnership with Apple, and music engagement strategies delivered through UK Music Hubs. He has led CPD transformation for Multi-Academy Trusts, embedding inclusive and research-informed practice that improves both teaching quality and learner outcomes.

David has represented UK education at major global conferences including BETT and GESS, and collaborated with ministries of education, NGOs, and international partners to influence policy and co-create equitable education systems. His leadership is defined by a commitment to equity, access, and measurable impact, ensuring national reach while supporting meaningful local change.