Testimonials

“I definitely would recommend working With Nikki she has a wealth of experience ranging from the larger corporates to the smaller economically driven start-ups. She treats every new project or business with fresh enthusiasm, and her structured and friendly approach provides refreshingly realistic pathways and opportunities to achieve the desired objective lt helps that Nikki is both approachable and friendly – two essential qualities of a trusted advisor.”
Graham Roberts, Busmess Owner, Western Provident Association (WPA)

“Nikki grasps new concepts quickly and uses her considerable experience and expertise to come up with creative, sensible, practical and highly achievable solutions. In my first 90 minutes with her I realised that this was someone who shared my values and enthusiasm, someone who really could help me to turn vision into reality. She was a breath of fresh air in a sector all too crowded with hot air. I left our session buzzing with ideas within a structured development framework and I can’t wait for our next session.”
Alison Hesketh, Business Owner, Berkshire

“Nikki’s deep and expert knowledge of the business world and raising investment was undoubtedly invaluable to me. With her considerable experience, Nikki was able to guide me through the process with ease and revealed many a factor that new business owners either just don’t know or struggle to find out. With 2 sessions back to back our time spent together was intense. but the structure Nikki implemented ensured the effort was focused and we covered all bases. I have come away ready to take on the world and its investors and will definitely engage Nikki’s services again in the future. Her services are essential to anyone looking to raise investment and I highly recommend her to all new business owners!”
Keely Capel, Business Owner, Berkshire

“Nikki has acted as a guest speaker at seminars and training events for entrepreneurs that I have lead within the Ready for Equity! programme Nikki is articulate and has a wealth of personal experience in growing businesses that she is able to convey to the delegates in a relevant and meaningful manner.”
Paul Delahunty , Lead Trainer, Ready for Equity! Academy

“I asked Nikki to speak at an event for small businesses and she did a stunning job. She told us how she has made things happen at a number of other companies and shared with us her tips for creating sustainable businesses. Her ideas are practical and her energy is infectious! If you want to make things happen in your business then speak to Nikki!”
Chantal Cornelius, Committee Member, Federation of Small Businesses

“Just a brief note to say how much I enjoyed and gained from the recent FSB seminar on “The Vital Ingredients for Sustainable Success”. The content and your obvious knowledge of the subject gave a real insight into how we can achieve real business growth by looking at the market and products in a different way. Put simply, the money spent attending your 3 hr workshop was the best use of my time and money I have received in a very long time. Thank you.”
Steven Trigg, Business Owner, Berkshire

“Nikki Burns is a great speaker. She has a real understanding of how businesses and business people function. In a workshop I attended recently, she managed to get all the delegates to look at their businesses from a different point of view: looking from outside in instead of inside out. We all need this occasionally, and it is more difficult if you run a small business because often there is no-one around you who can give that d1fferent perspective. After the workshop I went away and thought about how I can improve my business and came up with a whole new marketing plan aimed at a business sector I had dismissed in the past. it’s early day for this campaign, but the signs are good. I am now looking forward to 2013 with renewed energy and a positive approach.”
Rob Chicken, Business Owner, Berkshire

“I met Nikk1 around 9 months ago and she immediately impressed me. She has built on this ever since and is highly professional in all the interactions I have with her. She has a superb track record and a great work ethic mixed with creative ideas which end with excellent results. Once met never forgotten and you will certainly keep her in your inner network of contacts.”
Tony Silver FCMI, Membership Executive, Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce

“I always introduce Nikki as “a sort of Dragon” (as in Dragon’s Den). Her experience and insights from that are invaluable to any business. Unlike the dragons, however, she is not full of her own ego. She is extraordinary. A calm voice of understanding, reason and practicality when all seems impossible and I have witnessed remarkable changes wrought by her authoritative care. One cannot help liking Nikki but ignore her at your peril!’ ”
Paul Glynn, Managing Director, Sandler in Staines