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Here's what one local businesswoman has said about our presentation skills:-

"Very many thanks for giving your time and sharing your personal experience as a leader. The session went exceedingly well and generated lots of discussion. We valued your openness and honesty and also your practical tips too. Your vast experience of leadership helped the group to look at leadership in many ways.


Maggie Ross MBE

Common Purpose, Course Director, Nottinghamshire

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Here's what one local businessman has said about our organisational skills:-

"The past year has in my view, been the most stable and productive time I've been involved with Mansfield Town Football Club. I've enjoyed your company and support in progressing initiatives. Your business like attitude and management was ideal as far as I and other members were concerned. I'm sure there will be other organisations that will benefit from your experience and bearing."

John McGuigan - Head of Emergency Managment & Registration,
Communities Department, Nottinghamshire County Council

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Here's what one local businessman has said about our database marketing skills:-

"Following the success of the local newspaper promotion that you organised and ran for NAPIT during the first quarter of this year, I thought it appropriate to write and put on the record our appreciation for the excellent coverage you created for the NAPIT brand across more than 35 local newspapers. 
Obviously with your background in the media you understand the local newspaper marketplace very well and the feedback from newspapers has demonstrated that. To achieve over £170,000 of advertorial publicity at a cost to NAPIT of under £6000 is quite remarkable. I am looking forward to the next promotion starting in July. The prizes you have sourced for us also demonstrate your broader marketing support to our team.
 
The ACT database that SMB has built for NAPIT is now being put to good use and is delivering all our media releases to named individuals within each media category. The fact that this is happening almost always by e-mail makes it a very cost effective means of communication. And a saving of £3000 pa on our previous method adds to our satisfaction.
 
Mike and myself enjoy our meetings; you are always pushing ideas at us and politely challenge us both to at least look at new concepts. Your broad sales, marketing and general business experience is helpful to NAPIT as we continue to improve our services to members and consumers alike
 
Our recent discussions will involve SMB even more in the development of NAPIT services and justifies our decision to begin working with you last June."

Martin Bruno, Chief Operatiing Officer
NAPIT (National Association of Professional Inspectors and Testors) 

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Here's what one local businessman has said about the Thomas Profile System:

"We recently used the Thomas International Profile system for the first time in connection with a vital new senior appointment within the Chamber. It was crucial to make the right choice, and we were anxious not to have to rely solely on an interview process which can often be subjective.

The Profile reports highlighted areas of strength and potential weaknesses in candidates which could be further probed in discussion. The candidates themselves testified to an accuracy rating of c. 90%! We shall definitely use the Thomas approach for future appointments. “
 

Geoff Hulse, Chief Executive,
Nottinghamshire Chamber of Commerce and Industry

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And here's another:
 

"I though it appropriate to thank you the guidance and help given to me during the recruitment of four new members of staff earlier in the year. All of them, including the key appointment were surprised and impressed by the recruitment techniques employed by you. The positions have turned out just as they expected and most surprisingly of all were the accuracy of the results from the Thomas Profiling. All the new recruits thought this as well as myself. To finalise, I believe the new members of staff are in the correct job and will stay with the company. As I am so pleased with the outcome feel free to use this letter wherever appropriate.“

Ray Malkowski, Managing Director,
Fringe Electronics Limited

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Here's what one local businessman has said about the ACT Training:-

When Adkin Sinclair were looking for someone to provide in-house training on the “ACT!” database software, Sharon Rickersey was our first call. 

Sharon has a detailed practical knowledge of “ACT!” and a breadth of understanding that delivers both Marketing and an IT focus to her training. 

Sharon’s delivery of training is crafted from her many years of working with the development of this product; it is personal, professional and purposeful. 

The sessions were always supported by helpful reference materials and assurance that Sharon was only a ‘phone call away if we had any follow up questions. 

In respect to our marketing efforts, this training has raised efficiency, lowered costs and saved considerable time and effort. 

We look forward to continuing to work with Sharon as Adkin Sinclair evolves and our requirements expand. 

Chris Adkin - Senior Partner
Adkin Sinclair LLP, Chartered Accountants

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Here's what one local businessman has said about using E-marketing through ACT for the very first time:-

Dear Stewart & Sharon, 

I would like to take this opportunity to thank you both for today's e-marketing preparation. Having sent out the e-mail I had two responses by return, and appointments made and a third one to call in two weeks to arrange an appointment. The following day I had three more. Once again thank you for all your good advice.                    

Doug Carroll  - Managing Director 
Ideal Energy UK 

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