The following testimonials are from former members of the Hotbed programme. The quotes are extracted from the Evaluation Report on The Hotbed Skillnet Programme 2004/5 which was prepared by Colin Barrow MBA, Cranfield School of Management in March 2006

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Since joining Hotbed our sales team's output has dramatically increased as a result of our training and new strategy focus from Hotbed.

The Marketing and Sales training have delivered exceptional value to my business.

Its not just one thing. My business is changing focus and gaining new direction as a result of participating in Hotbed.

Learning from the other businesses on Hotbed has been of incalculable benefit. I now feel I have a peer group network of equals that I can talk to, not just whilst on the programme but also in the years to come.

I cannot overestimate the impact Hotbed has had on my business. In just a year we have transformed ourselves into a focused, committed, planned and confident company.

I can honestly say for the first time that I feel that I can get in control of the business. Until now it has been running me.

Learning from other businesses has been a unique experience. We don't get an opportunity for this anywhere else.