Business growth consultants

What people have had to say about us:

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“You are probably one of the major factors that I am surviving the credit crunch; your advice was invaluable.” Paul Baker - MD, Great Choice Ltd

“David is working with us to grow our business and the results we are already seeing are astounding.” Emma James - MD, Tasty Marketing

“David is superb at helping your business grow - he has complete integrity, and what is even more amazing is that he is one of the very few consultants whose advice is not tainted by self-interest. I strongly recommend him, especially with help in sales growth." James Sale FRSA - Chairman, Motivational Maps Ltd

“I have recommended David to several of my clients who need to look outside the box with regards to their business. The feedback from them has been tremendous – increasing both turnover and profit. I would certainly recommend David to anyone who needs a different view on their business.” Sue Kerr - MD , Inspirational HR Ltd

"I want to say how pleased I am with the progress we are making and how I value your contribution." Louis d'Espagnac - MD, The Explorer Group

“Just by looking at what we did in a different way, we have been able to change some of our processes, resulting in a more streamlined production flow and consistent first time quality.”
Paul Grant - MD, Black Country Polishing

“David is a brilliant strategist, who immediately gathers together the strengths of any business and provides pragmatic, sensible and expert advice in connection with growing the business. In addtion he is a smashing chap with whom I have enoyed a superb working relationship. I am happy to provide my unreserved recommendation.” Malcolm Scott-Walby - Senior Partner, Scott Walby LLP

“If you want to contact real customers David is your man.” Gary Crouch – MD, Springfield IT

"I have found David invaluable in focusing our services to the best markets for our practice. David challenges your perceptions and encourages you to take the big steps you need to grow business. David you’re a gem!"  James Paget – Director, CV Paget & Co Ltd

"Our business has been shrinking through competition from imports. We planned how we could move into new markets and now we’re getting 30 to 40 new orders a day coming in and will soon have to take on extra staff to cope."
Maninderjit Mangat - MD, Wednesfield Textiles

“David's wide breadth of business understanding allows him to flex to whatever situation he finds himself in. He was a valuable mentoring support for myself and very constructive in helping to build a management team. He is also an impressive networker so can always get you connected to the right person to help with almost anything. I have no hesitation in recommending David.” Sue Baker - MD, Clarity Business Financials Ltd

“David has carried out a number of business reviews in different SME's that I have been working with. His advice has always been excellent and he has great manner in dealing with business owners.” Nigel Brown - Quay Associates

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“Your handling of our current project has exceeded all of our requirements. Your professionalism, approach and quality of work has surpassed our expectations and delighted the ultimate customer. This project presented some initial difficulties that you have handled courteously and creatively to ensure a satisfactory outcome for all parties.”
Deborah Wyatt – Operations Director, Business Link Wessex

“David has helped us take a more professional look at how we run our business and by implementing some small changes we have already seen significant improvements. For example, by analysing how we deal with enquiries and orders, and then streamlining the process to make it more efficient, we have saved something like four hours a day in administration time alone!”
Marie Yates - MD, Heizer UK

“We had an idea of providing a service that no one else in our profession was offering; David Foster and Winning Business have given us invaluable support and guidance that has allowed us to bring our service to the market place.” Richard Dare - MD, DMC MGT Ltd

“David and I have worked together on a couple of projects. He brings a novel, enjoyable and practical approach to strategic development and change management to both the SME and Corporate sectors. His ability to transform average performing companies into models of excellence is well appreciated by his clientele.” Ian Thomas FInstIB - Owner, Proactive Trading (Hampshire) Ltd

"I am writing to thank you for, what can only be described as, a very positive presentation last night. We have received nothing but very positive comments from all of our delegates!"
Marie Tidy - Dorset Business, The Chamber of Commerce

“David is an astute entrepreneur with the ability to help businesses cut through the clutter and identify rapidly the strategies they need to succeed. His unstinting work with Dorset Business, the Chamber of Commerce & Industry, has made him a much-respected and high profile figure within the business community. It is always a pleasure to work with David.” Roan Fair - Digital PR Manager, Intergage

"The feedback from week two has been hugely encouraging. People seem to be much more motivated and positive."
Ann Grafton - MD, KLJM Ltd

"At very short notice, David was able to respond to our need to proactively contact a large number of companies. This he did in a very professional manner providing the necessary support to get the job done. I have been particularly impressed with his flexibility to tidy up after the 'official' work had concluded."
Mark Nicholls – Director, Adviser Services, Business Link Berkshire & Wiltshire

"In the past, we only sold to trade customers, as we were not set up to deal direct with the public. David helped us plan setting up our own installation teams, and made sure we got it right."
Karma Bhella - MD, Keyline Windows

“The company research projects have proved invaluable… the network you put together to get the information reliably and quickly was first class…. I hope we can work together again in the future.”
Mike Bushell - Director, Black Country Chamber & Business Link

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“Having attended the workshops I have a clearer idea how development will help my business.”
Colin Bradley - MD, Whitehouse press brake & shearing Ltd

"I am writing to say a personal thank you for all our time and contributions that you made towards making the BusinessXchange annual conference a resounding success. We al appreciate the time and effort that was required, not only on the day but also in the preparation of your excellent presentations."
Reg Bodman – Micro Business Manager, Business Link Wessex

“I have spoken to Eve about the 'Measuring Success' workshop and she said
that it was excellent and that she got a lot out of it. So, well done for that.”
Jill Thorpe – West Bromwich Building Society

"You were in splendid form and your devil's advocate role was great and flushed out loads of stuff."
James Sale FRSA – Chairman, Motivational Maps Ltd

"We are a newly formed business diversifying into new markets. This programme and the support provided is improving our position. We expect to double our turnover this year."
Wayne Davies - Bromford Housing

“The session on leadership changed the way I think about running my business.”
Alan Shaw - MD, Regent Engineering

“We expected the resulting Strategic direction for the participants, and the benefits that that would bring, but the impact on companies of each component part of the workshops, directly upon their profitability, came initially as a pleasant but unexpected surprise. Now companies reporting cost savings of 25% and more, or achieving turnovers planned for three years in less than six months are common.”
David Norris - Diversification Manager, Black Country Chamber & Business Link

"Your messages were very relevant to local businesses and I hope that some of the attendees actually do something about the way they provide their service to customers. Many thanks."
Dave Hudson - Area Manager, Barclays Bank plc

"I thought the day went very well … helping me to select appropriate opportunities … and it will contribute to a thread that will run through the hierarchy of the organisation i.e. Risk management, Quality Assurance, and Performance."
Errol St John-Smith - Chief Executive, Mayday Trust

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