Testimonials
‘I attended the Business Kitchen two day course, having recently set up my own Soft Tissue Therapy business. The days were a week apart, which worked perfectly because it meant we didn’t take too much time out of our working week and we could go away and process all the information from the first day before coming back for more.
I have always worked for other people and, although I felt confident in my professional skills, I had no experience in business.
Gill and Nigel are a wealth of knowledge. There were so many ‘aha!’ moments and I came away full of ideas, enthusiasm and confidence. Gill and Nigel create a supportive and open atmosphere and I met some really interesting people. We were from all different backgrounds and Gill and Nigel ensured that everyone got the most out of the experience.
The course resources were thorough and several weeks later I still refer back to my notes when I am stuck for ideas, lacking motivation or just don’t know where to start!
The full Business Kitchen Course on offer is something I will definitely consider doing in the future and would recommend that any new business signs up to try the two day course as for me it was invaluable.’
Jennie Andrews, Reach Sports Massage
I have always worked for other people and, although I felt confident in my professional skills, I had no experience in business.
Gill and Nigel are a wealth of knowledge. There were so many ‘aha!’ moments and I came away full of ideas, enthusiasm and confidence. Gill and Nigel create a supportive and open atmosphere and I met some really interesting people. We were from all different backgrounds and Gill and Nigel ensured that everyone got the most out of the experience.
The course resources were thorough and several weeks later I still refer back to my notes when I am stuck for ideas, lacking motivation or just don’t know where to start!
The full Business Kitchen Course on offer is something I will definitely consider doing in the future and would recommend that any new business signs up to try the two day course as for me it was invaluable.’
Jennie Andrews, Reach Sports Massage
I joined the Business Kitchen almost two years ago, and after completing the one year course I immediately joined the 'Cordon Bleu' follow-on course. The Business Kitchen has been instrumental in helping me to build my business, providing a supportive and fun environment in which to try out ideas, air concerns, and get advice and feedback from other business owners.
Having a regular meeting means that I schedule in time to work on my business rather than reacting to day to day issues, and this really makes a difference - helping me to assess where I am, decide what I want or need to change in my business, and setting out realistic plans for how to achieve this.
The 1-1 sessions are also extremely valuable - an hour with a business expert to discuss any aspect of your business that needs further attention. For me, this was a space to explore what I really wanted to achieve, and the best way to achieve it. The 1-1s provide a 'critical friend' - helping me to dig deeper into what's right for my business.
If you're a business owner, feeling a bit overwhelmed by how much there is to do when you run your own business, I'd really recommend joining the Business Kitchen. It'll help you to plan, prioritise and build your business in a sensible and painless way. Plus, you'll meet lots of great people and have a great support network cheering you on along the way.
Kim Fleet, Crime writer, author, prize-winning short story writer. Copywriter and writing coach
Having a regular meeting means that I schedule in time to work on my business rather than reacting to day to day issues, and this really makes a difference - helping me to assess where I am, decide what I want or need to change in my business, and setting out realistic plans for how to achieve this.
The 1-1 sessions are also extremely valuable - an hour with a business expert to discuss any aspect of your business that needs further attention. For me, this was a space to explore what I really wanted to achieve, and the best way to achieve it. The 1-1s provide a 'critical friend' - helping me to dig deeper into what's right for my business.
If you're a business owner, feeling a bit overwhelmed by how much there is to do when you run your own business, I'd really recommend joining the Business Kitchen. It'll help you to plan, prioritise and build your business in a sensible and painless way. Plus, you'll meet lots of great people and have a great support network cheering you on along the way.
Kim Fleet, Crime writer, author, prize-winning short story writer. Copywriter and writing coach
“I am learning so much from the Business Kitchen sessions. We are a small group who’ve discovered a lot about each other’s businesses, so we have both the expertise of Nigel and Gill and the input of the other group members to learn from.
“The Business Kitchen is a safe, confidential environment in which business planning can take place guided by others. I highly recommend the course to anyone wanting to know more about how their business works, and to expand it.
“In my opinion, everyone who runs their own business could benefit from the Business Kitchen workshops.”
Belinda Wilson, GlosInfo www.glos.info and GlosJobs www.glosjobs.co.uk
“The Business Kitchen is a safe, confidential environment in which business planning can take place guided by others. I highly recommend the course to anyone wanting to know more about how their business works, and to expand it.
“In my opinion, everyone who runs their own business could benefit from the Business Kitchen workshops.”
Belinda Wilson, GlosInfo www.glos.info and GlosJobs www.glosjobs.co.uk
"I joined the Business Kitchen to gain clarity, direction, support and accountability. I'm excited at the potential - we got off to a great start.
I have already had help from Nigel and Gill on a couple of questions I had even before the course started.
Janie Whittemore, The Healing Company. www.thehealingcompany.com
I have already had help from Nigel and Gill on a couple of questions I had even before the course started.
Janie Whittemore, The Healing Company. www.thehealingcompany.com
“Things have changed so much for me since I started my Business Kitchen course. My focus has shifted to attracting the sort of high value, interesting work I really want. The difference this has made is immense.
“Over the past few months I’ve more than doubled my monthly earnings. And although I’ve always loved my job, I can’t remember a time I felt such enthusiasm for my business. I’m working longer days not just because I’m so busy but because I want to.
“We’re not even half way through the course and it’s already been worth every penny.”
Sarah Townsend, Sarah Townsend Editorial, www.sarahtownsendeditorial.co.uk
“Over the past few months I’ve more than doubled my monthly earnings. And although I’ve always loved my job, I can’t remember a time I felt such enthusiasm for my business. I’m working longer days not just because I’m so busy but because I want to.
“We’re not even half way through the course and it’s already been worth every penny.”
Sarah Townsend, Sarah Townsend Editorial, www.sarahtownsendeditorial.co.uk
“Being part of the Business Kitchen has delivered fantastic benefit to my business. The carefully structured and integrated workshops have helped me accurately identify the markets I should be focusing on, as well as new markets I hadn’t previously considered.
“In just a few months I have started to get new leads and customers. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend the Business Kitchen to anyone who is serious about improving their business.”
Graham Dawson, Routes2Success, www.routes2success.com
“In just a few months I have started to get new leads and customers. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend the Business Kitchen to anyone who is serious about improving their business.”
Graham Dawson, Routes2Success, www.routes2success.com
“Since I joined The Business Kitchen just over a year ago I have found it very beneficial for the business side of my writing which I knew little about.
The knowledge I have gained from the monthly sessions and from others in the group has been really helpful. Nigel and Gill made the sessions relevant to each of the businesses and are greatly interested in how each business works.
If you are uncertain about joining ask Nigel or Gill to put you in touch with me or other members"
Gill Wyatt, Author, www.heartsease.org.uk
The knowledge I have gained from the monthly sessions and from others in the group has been really helpful. Nigel and Gill made the sessions relevant to each of the businesses and are greatly interested in how each business works.
If you are uncertain about joining ask Nigel or Gill to put you in touch with me or other members"
Gill Wyatt, Author, www.heartsease.org.uk
“Dedicating time to look at our business has made a real difference to our understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of our approach, and how to reach and capitalise on potential clients.
“The Business Kitchen is a real morale booster and fantastic value for money. It has helped us make our work more focussed and effective, and delivered with care and compassion.
“The clear, non-judgemental advice and insight have made our business more beneficial both for us and for our clients.”
Adam and Nicole, Intelligent Horsemanship, www.whisperingback.co.uk
“The Business Kitchen is a real morale booster and fantastic value for money. It has helped us make our work more focussed and effective, and delivered with care and compassion.
“The clear, non-judgemental advice and insight have made our business more beneficial both for us and for our clients.”
Adam and Nicole, Intelligent Horsemanship, www.whisperingback.co.uk
“As a founder member of the Business Kitchen I would like to express thanks for the professional manner in which both Gill and Nigel have delivered and presented the material to our group over the past nine months.
“Gill and Nigel provide a bespoke, supportive approach, delivering information that you can take away and apply to your own business.
“The workshops have given us the chance to look at our client base, and to be more selective when it comes to targeting new clients. It’s about quality rather than quantity!”
Rob Baxter, Red Admiral Design Associates www.redadmiraldesign.co.uk
“Gill and Nigel provide a bespoke, supportive approach, delivering information that you can take away and apply to your own business.
“The workshops have given us the chance to look at our client base, and to be more selective when it comes to targeting new clients. It’s about quality rather than quantity!”
Rob Baxter, Red Admiral Design Associates www.redadmiraldesign.co.uk
“The Business Kitchen has helped me to focus on the really important business target – customers!”
Chris Wickens, Pure Protection, www.pure-protection.co.uk
Chris Wickens, Pure Protection, www.pure-protection.co.uk
