Training and business services experts Jon Rye of MAKO Training and Steve Rushton of Training and Business Solutions Ltd have announced a formal partnership to deliver a bespoke, interactive online training platform for companies and individuals across the Midlands and beyond.
The collaboration combines MAKO Training’s extensive library of more than 360 interactive, video-based courses with Training and Business Solutions Ltd.’s strong network and consultancy-led approach to business development and workforce training.
Steve Rushton, Managing Director of Training and Business Solutions Ltd. said: “MAKO Training provides more than 360 interactive, video-based courses delivered through a user-friendly, mobile-responsive platform, while I founded Training and Business Solutions Ltd to identify training opportunities and business support for companies.
“While relatively young, both companies have already achieved strong success. MAKO has been recognised as the Official Preferred Supplier of Online Learning for Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce and serves as an ambassador. Training & Business Solutions Ltd is also a Staffordshire Chambers Ambassador and works with over 20 trusted partners supplying a diverse range of business services.”
MAKO Managing Director Jon Rye added: “When I met Steve, it was easy to see the synergies between our businesses and how we could work together. We share the same passion and enthusiasm to support businesses and individuals across Staffordshire with the best, cost-effective, and reliable service available.
“Steve is extremely well connected within the Staffordshire business network and will provide MAKO with access to many more business owners and managers.”
Training and Business Solutions Ltd was founded in Stoke-on-Trent by Steve Rushton in late 2022, drawing on his extensive background in business development and training.
During 2025 the training arm of his business supported more than 450 organisations across the public, private and third sectors, with 370 taking up apprenticeship opportunities or workforce training.
Steve is also an official Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire Apprenticeships Ambassador.
MAKO Training was launched by Jon Rye in 2021 to support flexible, mobile-friendly learning, offering multilingual options and award-winning e-learning services designed to help individuals and businesses enhance skills and maintain compliance.
Although based in Staffordshire, MAKO Training is gaining recognition across the UK, Europe and globally. Businesses with international operations can benefit from training available in more than 40 languages.
The company has been endorsed by Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce as a preferred provider of online training for Staffordshire businesses and individuals, highlighting its commitment to helping organisations meet regulatory requirements and improve employee capability.
MAKO Training has received multiple industry awards for its service and course content, including being consistently named Best Online Training Services Provider for 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026.
These include 2026 awards from Global 100 and M&A Today as Best Health and Safety Training Courses Provider, and 2025 awards from Global 100, the Education and Training Awards, Business Excellence Awards, International Elite Global Awards, Innovation and Excellence Awards.
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