"Thames Valley Business Advisors provided us support at an early stage in the development of Kell Systems with highly constructive input to our business planning and then found us an ideal equity partner. Since then I have found the TVBA and the Institute for Independent Business Executives to be of great value in progressing our business . We recently invited another IIB expert to join our non-executive Board, and yet another is assisting us with overseas distribution. I would certainly recommend them to any business. We all benefit from practical advice as we grow, and the TVBA and IIB combination is the fastest and most effective way to find it that I have come across."

Tim Walsh - Managing Director, Kell Systems - www.kellsystems.co.uk

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"Working with the management team, TVBA have been able to add value to our organisation by providing a broad overview and being a "listening ear" to our issues. I would have no hesitation recommending them to other businesses."

Trevor Proudfoot - Managing Director, Cliveden Conservation - www.clivedenconservation.co.uk

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"With their sales experience and coaching skills, TVBA has supported us in implementing a successful sales pipeline management system from lead generation through to customer order."

Mark Hall - Business Development Director, Embassy Freight - www.embassyfreight.co.uk

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"Working with the TVBA allowed us to improve our time management and day to day systems and processes. Having an "ear" to bounce ideas off and an independent set of eyes looking in, enabled us to develop our business and look towards the future. He has contributed to the way in which we communicate with the staff team and advised us on various managerial challenges. Currently we are working with him on a marketing plan for our organisation."

Rob and Joanna Brown - Proprietors, Marlow Day Nursery

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"In order to raise our profile and branding in the chauffeur services market place, a Thames Valley Business Advisor was invited to work with us on our marketing activity. Through his advice we significantly reduced our advertising costs and focused our efforts on alternative sales channels. The website is considered an important presence to generate visibility of our company and this has been greatly enhanced and helped raise our professional image to potential clients. It also allows us to take advantage of bookings and enquiries via the internet. With this foundation, we are now looking to promote our services in the USA, Canada and South Africa with the TVBA's continued support."

Terry and Kate Martin - Proprietors, TM Chauffeur Group - www.tmchauffeurgroup.co.uk

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"I want to thank you for your much needed moral and practical support when I was at my zero point at the end of August. I will not forget it."

Jeff Joslin

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"Just writing to thank you for taking all the trouble to give me information on starting up my own business......I have bought a cyber cafe here in Goa of about six computers inside  and this is my first taste of running my own
business...now I'm getting more ideas on expanding my business."

Rodney Almeida

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Over a period of a year, TVBA provided us much needed support and expertise in ISO 9001: 2000, enabling us to retain our certification and, in addition, implement improvements to our business management system. 

TVBA has an in-depth understanding of how small businesses work and is able to empathise with all levels of management and staff, providing a broad perspective and adding value to any activity in which he is involved. 

I would be confident in recommending TVBA to support the implementation of a quality management system to meet the requirements of ISO 9001 and provide value to the overall operation of the business.

David Nicol, Practice Director, Qube Strategic Consultants

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