Testimonials
I found the style of the course relaxed and easy going yet it kept on providing valuable insights and tools to help me improve my business practices. Thanks, David. Marc Wongsam, Artist
I have been on numerous other courses over the years but this was very different. I think it was a combination of David’s relaxed but well planned and organised approach, his dry sense of humour, along with some really useful tools which had a business and creative focus. Working with David took a lot of the fear out of my first few weeks and I know I will be using his ideas as my business develops. Caron Kirkham, Jewellery Maker
David delivered his session in an informative,relaxed and fun manner.He turned what could have been a relatively arduous session into an interesting one. Victor Scott B.A.Hons, Drum Workshop Facilitator
David delivers his talks with much professionalism. His approach is structured and organized, yet informal. He ‘tunes in’ to people quickly. He is straight talking, but patient with it. He doesn’t linger on the negative, he sees the positive – and he doesn’t judge. Debra Hall, Community Artist
I am now able to think much more positively towards my art work as a business and plan my life accordingly. Mary Smith, Artist
David’s course was extremely clear and informative….it really helped to put into context many of the practical issues involved in earning a living as a creative professional. Gizella Warburton, Textile Artist
I found the workshops very interesting and helpful; the one to one was particularly helpful as it gave me personalised advice that I could apply specifically to my business. Susi Paez, Theatre Practitioner
David, the benefit of your assistance in developing the online concept for the Smiley Soccer nationwide business launch cannot be overstated. You have helped to minimise our costs of expansion and maximise the efficiency of our client care services. Furthermore, when our web developer went off the rails, you introduced me to some fantastic contacts who could deliver what we needed. Thank you and I look forward to working with you again soon. Graham Innes Smith LLB (Hons), Founder, Smiley Soccer
David’s ‘Make it happen’ workshops were a true inspiration to me, he gave me an abundance of invaluable ideas, hints and tips for my business, presented in a fun and professional way! I can’t thank him enough! Kate Smith, Illustrator
This is the best ‘free’ workshop I have attended as I start setting up my social enterprise – excellent content, style and value! Kate Barrett, Confidence Coach
Just want to thank you for the great course over the last 4 weeks. I’m sure that it will help me and I have really enjoyed it. Please let me know if you have any more courses you feel would be of use to me. Marie Whitehead, entrepreneur
I just wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed the Make it Happen Fast course. It was informative and fun. The content was well thought out and I really like the way you delivered it. I found it helped me enormously with focusing on the things I need to do right now. You have taught me that having a clear picture of what I hope to achieve in the future will keep me motivated and on the right track at present. Helen Brown, Designer Maker
Reaching New Audiences Through Social Media
Really enjoyed the course – it was hugely interesting. Different from expectations in that we didn’t touch a computer. Good to have a week to practice and digest between days. Pamela Butler
Extremely useful – inspired to start sorting out my website and start building up ‘relationships’ via Facebook, Twitter and Linkedin to eventually grow my business. Fiona Shepherd, Tingle Marketing Limited
Very beneficial in helping to view our company as the outside world would like to view us. We need to move with the times. Gives us the tools to make an informed decision about which media to use. Steve and Louise Hughes, Deepdale Designs
I have learnt a lot and would recommend both the course and tutor to others. Sarah Hodgson
I do feel much more confident to enter the world of social media than I did three weeks ago. Watch these spaces… Liz Woodall
Inspirational. A good springboard into areas I’ve not yet got round to. Rachel Murray, Storyteller
This has been one of the most useful courses I have ever attended. I actually learned more about website design and SEO than on a 9 week long web design course! And on top of that the course was really fun. Chris James, Photographer
The course was succinctly run by David with very useful info on all aspects of social media. Lesley Alexander
Very good and very inspirational. I found the information useful and look forward to putting it into action.Lydia Squire, Run Rabbit Run
This was a great opportunity to review the social media available, select the most appropriate medium, and make the best use of them, in particular linking them to exploit my time to its full potential. David shows a keen commercial awareness throughout his courses. Linda Murray – Massage Therapist
I found the entire course to be very useful, very informative and it has given me the knowledge, confidence and incentive to make the most of social media. Helen Brewin, White Rose Healing
Entire course very useful, filling in gaps in my existing knowledge and increasing my understanding of social media. Very useful, thank you! Phil Vincent
Making Creativity Pay
Very good course – definitely recommend to others starting a creative business. Ewan Mathers, Commercial Photographer
Great for confidence building. Very broad content for general business startups and wide selection of information provided for more specific business types. A continuous wide range of materials, resources and visuals was well appreciated for my learning style. Nicola Salbeda, Consultant
Informative, beneficial – has given a clear and concise understanding of business from a creative perspective. Nicole Lowe
A concise run-through of essential aspects of business, presented in a confident and interesting way. Helen Jagger
Inspiring and motivating and an excellent learning journey. Christine Thornhill
Extremely positive – so much that I hadn’t considered but now I feel much more aware and prepared. Shawn Rabon, Photographer
I found the whole course very beneficial and has motivated me to continue with my business. It has taught me things that I would never have thought of without the course. Jack Gration
I was surprised by how much confidence and knowledge I already had – but wasn’t making use of. I now know my weaker areas and have a clear view of what I am able to do to address these. Linda Murray
The entire course has been very interesting and informative. I have learnt a great deal and now have the information that will help me succeed. Helen Brewin
