Business Growth Service Testimonials
Francis and his team are extremely professional, highly qualified, as the results seen from their very meticulously planned strategies speak for themselves, I would not hesitate to recommend their services to any of my business colleagues!
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Darren Billinghurst
We have worked with Francis and the team at We Grow Businesses for over 18 months now. The changes within our small business have been immense (including a growth in turnover of over 60%). The assistance we receive is invaluable, maintaining our focus, challenging our actions and delivering our goals. We would highly recommend their services.
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Matthew Hoddinott
We have now been working with Francis and the team at We Grow Businesses for the last 10 months. I can’t recommend them enough for other small businesses that are looking to grow. Francis has transformed and organised our businesses so much since we‘ve joined and I feel like we have only just begun. He has made our finances so clear and is saving us so much time each month. He is very generous with his time and is always just a phone call away. Francis and the We Grow Businesses team have kept us very focused so thank you!
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Dale Taylor
I can’t recommend WGB enough. Francis and the team go beyond their call of duty time and time again. No problem is too small, no question too vague. My only regret is that I didn’t discover them sooner. For our growing SME their services are now absolutely vital to ensure we are growing at a steady pace, putting enough away for the taxman and ensuring the right systems are in place to make these things happen along with many other things they have suggested to make what we do better. Both for ourselves and our customers. They are worth the money all day long; give them a call – you won’t be disappointed!
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Tom Pattle
I have worked with Francis both for my own business and through Hertfordshire Growth Hub. Francis has a thorough understanding of what makes a good business tick- the ability to share this knowledge and help people to achieve their potential- and the enthusiasm and skill to provide the support that clients need.
★★★★★
David Zerny
Couldn’t recommend Francis and the team highly enough. They gained a very quick understanding of my business plan and pushed me in directions I would not have otherwise considered. They also helped get my sales pipeline organised and I am now able to quickly analyse every aspect of my business pipeline for effective planning and resourcing.
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Graham Frawley
Francis and Donna are a pleasure to work with. Myself, Jacqui and the team at BeauSynergy have found their attention to detail and new innovative working methods excellent and have seen the business grow since working with them over the last year.
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Richard Bannister
We Grow Businesses have been vital to our business in the succession of growth and conformance. The expertise and support is first class and I would absolutely not hesitate to recommend them!
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Hannah Rees
We Grow Businesses opened our eyes to many obvious things that you easily miss when you are so close to your business. They allowed us to step back and see the bigger picture. Francis was able to quickly help us identify where we were going wrong and provide quick and easy wins to change things around. Within a short amount of time we starting to see massive improvements and we couldn’t have achieved the revenue increases we saw without We Grow Businesses. This was a very wise business investment and worth every penny!
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Ricky Moore
Francis has an excellent understanding of the SME market, and has built a business that really puts his expertise to great use. He is a good listener, communicator and strategist with the ability to easily get to the heart of business issues and provide genuine support for business growth.
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Richard Budd
Francis has helped my business so much during the COVID pandemic. I’ve had endless questions and he has helped me through each one. Can’t thank him enough!
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Amber Foot
We’ve had a great first year working with We Grow Businesses Ltd. Cash is really healthy. Turnover is up by 84% year-on-year. And we’ve significantly increased net profit despite taking on more staff. I really value the financial insights they provide, which gives me confidence that hiring a new person is safe to do. If you want to grow your business quickly then I would strongly recommend having a chat with Francis and the team.
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Gareth Edwards
Francis has really helped me to understand and focus on the important parts of the business and to shape my role from being “in” the business to start working “on” the business. Francis is trustworthy, pragmatic and enthusiastic; and I really appreciate his drive to make a difference and help the business grow.
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Amit Wason
We’ve been trading for 25-years and doing very well, but with thanks to input from We Grow Businesses over the last 2-years we have grown and continue to grow significantly. Like 40%!!! … Starting to work with We Grow Businesses is the best decision I’ve made in a very long time and I would recommend any other small businesses to do the same!
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Melanie Lord
Francis has a fantastic understanding of business across a variety of sectors. He has great tools to seamlessly build a clear picture with the clients he works with and is then able to give very useful advice and support.
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John Onion
We Grow Businesses has really helped us to focus on the most important things at a crucial time. The meetings that Francis ran with me were very effective. I feel confident about where we’re headed, which is great when I’m speaking to investors, and I know my team are fully supportive too. I’d highly recommend speaking to Francis and the guys at We Grow Businesses.
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Joshua Davidson
We have been working with Francis and the team for just over a year. His advice and insight into the day-to-day running of our business has been invaluable, particularly in the areas of finance, CRM and maintaining our client pipeline. They have offered us extremely useful health checks throughout the year to help us gauge how our business is moving forward. If your business is in need of a gentle nudge forward, I would highly recommend We Grow Businesses.
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Duncan Curtis
Francis and the team have helped me to not just grow my business, but also improve our margins, cash and generally improve efficiency. Would highly recommend.
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Kyriakos Loizides
The business has grown from strength to strength since working with Francis. After having more than doubled our turnover in the last year, we can highly recommend the services of We Grow Businesses Ltd – friendly, adaptable and patient – a truly great working relationship which we are very happy to continue.
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Nilu Bharj
I’ve been working with We Grow Businesses for just under a year now and I couldn’t be happier. My turnover has increased by 75% and I’m achieving more in my business than I thought possible. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking to grow their business.
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Duncan Gammie
You have done two pieces of work for us now – one on streamlining processes (which is definitely producing results already!), and a second looking at financing a progression of the business. … I have seen firsthand how good you are with your clients and the level of service you provide, we feel in safe hands with you and I would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending We Grow Businesses and your services to colleagues, friends and clients.
★★★★★
Susie Bewell
Free Business Growth Health Check Testimonials
Francis gave us a really useful 360 degree view of our agency; both what was working well and areas we could improve. He explained everything really clearly and it highlighted where we needed to focus our efforts in order to scale the business. We now work with WGB monthly and it’s really exciting to see our agency have some strategy and structure as we grow.
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Roland Gurney
An excellent session with Francis which opened my eyes to the growth potential of my agency. A very professional approach that I will be pursuing.
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Jim Kinloch
Francis and I worked on a road mapping exercise to help determine in which direction to take a new business venture. We used an excellent prioritisation matrix tool and worked through this methodically. It helped to consolidate future plans and prioritise various strategies. He was very thorough, patient and his expertise was valued. Thank you Francis.
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Aarti Bhanderi-Shah
Francis was very knowledgeable and put us at our ease. The free health check was very beneficial and there was no sales pressure, which was a refreshing change. We look forward to working with We Grow Businesses in the near future.
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Debbie May
I recently undertook the Free Business Growth Health Check. I thought I’d made little progress. Francis was able to show me where I was making progress, how much I’d moved forward and where to direct my efforts to improve in other areas too. Well worth taking the time to check in with the team to make sure you’re heading in the right direction!
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Gwen Roby Smith
It was a pleasure to work alongside Francis recently to deliver some small business clinics. Francis has a tremendous ability to quickly identify business needs and put forward solutions to achieve growth. He is both knowledgeable and experienced across a wide range of industry sectors.
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Liza Armstrong
Very informative and positive outlook on how to build on a business idea, would highly recommend anyone who has or is planning to make/grow a business to contact these ladies and gentlemen ?
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Zarren Balaam
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Free Business Growth Meetup Testimonials
The Business Growth Meetup is a great addition. A ‘no sales’ environment that is genuinely refreshing and allows business owners to share and bounce the challenges that are facing them off fellow owners. These informal events are made all the more enjoyable with the laid on drinks and food, including excellent home baked cookies. Well worth coming along!
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Daf Wynne
I attended the first Business Growth Meetup in July that Francis Hooke organised. There were about a dozen people that attended and we were well fed and watered by Francis and his team initially and given a chance to get to know each other before the meeting commenced. There were quite a spread of people and businesses in the room with different experiences of running a small business.
After an initial introduction to the format we were split into twos and given a topic to discuss such as winning work. It was great to share knowledge and experiences in pairs and then, when back in one group to then discuss the ideas/suggestions as a whole.
The evening was more than just a networking event and an opportunity to give and receive ideas to help your business grow. I will be attending further Business Growth Meetups in the future.
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Amanda Winder
The great thing for me about the Business Growth Meetup was being able to meet and network with a range of local businesses and receive peer feedback and insight on my business challenges in a friendly environment.
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Garry Davis
It was great to listen to other small businesses talk about their experiences and challenges faced when running a small business. We made some great connections and learnt a lot from the evening!
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