Testimonials
The Exceptional Business Team has extensive experience of managing the growth process and aims to achieve for our clients exceptional business results.
Our consultants are all experts in their chosen fields, but don't just take our word for it. Here's what some of their clients had to say…
Will Kintish, Managing Director, Kintish
"As the year comes to a close, I always find it good to reflect and think of the people who have made a difference to me and the business through the previous 12 months.
Lots of people have been influential but none more than Graham and Kathryn. You mooted the idea of franchising as a possible exit route a couple of years ago. I did nothing for a while but then we sat down for a serious conversation. Since then you have taken me by the hand, step by step through the process with practical and wholly pragmatic advice. This has resulted in two franchisees signing up and with more showing interest!
Your attention to detail, both relating to the marketing and legal aspects, have been a major issue in our highly successful business relationship. I can only say a big, big thank you and would never hesitate in crowning Exceptional 'the business development, exit strategy and franchise guru'!"
David Watson, Managing Director, Evolve Computers Ltd
"A very productive day with the Exceptional team has enabled me to identify the key areas of my business that require my attention in order to speed up my plans for growth. Kathryn has a calm and direct style and an ability to quickly home in on the important issues. Her recommendations have brought clarity and direction to my business planning and this has resulted in a new surge of enthusiasm which is already filtering down into the team.
I would strongly recommend other business owners to go through this process with Exceptional Business Results Ltd. I am now looking forward to carrying out the activities we have identified to grow my profits."
Mark Simpson, Director of Tax, Simpson Burgess Nash Chartered Accountants
"I am writing to put on record my appreciation of the exceptional service that Graham Hudson provided to our mutual client. The normal fate of a small software company selling out to a much larger organisation is to be bullied and browbeaten at every turn.
The exemplary way in which he represented the company's interests ensured that there was no danger of this happening in this case, as well as ensuring that the sale process proceeded smoothly to the desired conclusion for all concerned.
On the next occasion that a client requires guidance through the process of disposing of their business, I shall not hesitate to recommend his services in the most enthusiastic terms."
Mark Molnar, Managing Director, VMI
"Our vending business has grown rapidly over the past 2 years and we recognise the important role that marketing and communications play in sustaining our company's growth. Kathryn Jones comes highly recommended. She is experienced in developing and implementing strategic marketing and communications plans and this together with her enthusiasm and her straight-talking, no-nonsense approach were positively received by the VMI Executive team."
VMI specialises in providing UK businesses with high quality vending services, including the supply of beverage, fresh food and snacking vending equipment, as well as water coolers.
For further information, please do not hesitate to contact Mark Molnar on 01254 262893.
David Sefton, Corporate Finance Partner, Laytons Solicitors
"Laytons Solicitors have worked with Graham Hudson on a number of transactions over the last five years and have always found him to be committed, professional and, above all, client focused.
We would have no hesitation in recommending Graham to any client of ours who would benefit from his knowledge or services"
Chris Holdsworth, Managing Director, The Utility Forum Organisation
"We greatly value Kathryn Jones' strategic input and her business development expertise. She is well regarded by staff and considered to be an integral part of our management team here. In particular, we have been impressed by her approach to improving our customer and prospect communications in order to win business and this has already delivered returns for us. We would not hesitate in recommending her."
The Utility Forum is one of the longest established utility management consultancies in the UK. We advise our clients where utility cost savings can be made and as accredited Carbon Trust consultants, we conduct audits to identify energy saving measures, so businesses can actively support the environment.
For further information, please do not hesitate to contact Chris Holdsworth on 01253 851818
Derek Pinion, Managing Director, Chiron Solutions Ltd
"... the Directors here were impressed by Kathryn's clear understanding of the broader business issues as well as her ability to communicate our technology offering in a more customer friendly way. She is extremely professional and a trusted member of our team. We greatly value her board-level input and would be happy to recommend her."
Chiron Solutions is an IT software solutions company. The company specialises in advising companies how technology can be best utilised to maximise the potential of their greatest asset - their company-wide information, which means both digital and paper based data and documents. For further information, please do not hesitate to contact Derek Pinion on 0845 430 8612.
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