BNI Cuthbert

Below are just some of the testimonials given on behalf of members of BNI Cuthbert.

We invite you to read them as a testimony to just how great BNI Cuthbert is and how commited our members are to offering the highest quality of service.

Testimonial: Neil Sleeman of Platinum Physiotherapy & Personal Training.

I would like to place on record my thanks to Neil Sleeman of Platinum Physiotherapy & Personal Training, based at the Coxhoe Leisure Centre, Co Durham.

Over Christmas, due to a combination of a lack of fitness, a pre-existing back condition and over-enthusiastic snow shovelling, I succeeded in putting my back out fairly badly, rendering me virtually immobile. Neil was able to see me at short notice, quickly diagnosing the problem and starting work on getting me back on my feet.

Over the course of the next two weeks, by a mix of massage, exercises and sound advice, Neil has been instrumental in getting me fit again, including a home visit, and telephone contact as well as treatment at his clinic.

I would like to offer Neil my thanks and heartily recommend him as an excellent Physiotherapist.

Yours sincerely

Quest Consulting Services

Tel: 07773462031

Since being introduced to Andy Hill of Hills Office Products earlier this year, we have used this business for a number of different reasons including office printing supplies, presentation boards/stands but most importantly to become the supplier for our NHS funded programme called Cardi-Back. For this programme, over fifty people have already participated in 2010 with nearly two hundred more to come through over the next eighteen months.

Each participant requires a folder, stationery, badges and a significant amount of paperwork, all of which we have been able to organise efficiently with Andy’s expertise and organisation. When we have a large number of colour sheets to print, ordering the most economic cartridge is done honestly and swiftly, with delivery always prompt on the next day. When new ideas come up, Andy has solved the problems of “how” with one phone call only ever needing to be made.

I would like to recommend Hills Office Products for any business looking to build a relationship with a reliable and cost effective supplier. We look forward to a long and productive relationship with Andy and Hills Office Products.

Yours sincerely,

Neil Sleeman – Physiotherapist (B.App.Sc. – Physiotherapy, MCSP, MHPC)

www.platinumppt.co.uk

“FIT, STRONG AND HEALTHY”

07525670574

Testimonial: Joel Langford, Painter & Decorator

I would like to place on record my thanks to Joel Langford for the recent work he has carried out on painting all the external woodwork and several windows inside our

home.

Joel was meticulous in his preparation of all surfaces before undercoating and glossing, something which marks him out from other painters we have used

previously. The quality of the finish exceeded our expectations and was extremely good value for money.

I would have no hesitation in using Joel in the future and would recommend him highly for all painting and decorating work.

Yours sincerely,

Phil Manning

Phil Manning HR Services

Mob: 07773462031.

Dear Sir/ Madam,

To Whom It May Concern:

Family Wills is a North East based Will Writing and Estate Planning service, visiting clients at their convenience.

Delivering the highest possible level of service and client satisfaction is immensely important to me as the director of Family Wills and I expect the same from all companies, personnel and organisations that I deal with.

Four years ago I was first asked to come to a BNI meeting.  I was skeptical about it all; was it religious, could I get to the meetings, how much business would I get, would it be ‘for me’?  It actually took 3 invites from 3 different people until I went to a meeting.  However, I decided to sign up at that first meeting and had repaid my joining fees by the end of my first month.

I have now been a member for 4 years and at each renewal time I have reviewed where I am and whether it is the right decision to stay with BNI.  Professionally, despite having worked within blue chip companies all of my corporate career, I feel it has helped me grow in so many ways, such as confidence, presentation skills, networking and maximizing a small business.  Personally, I have had the opportunity to meet some wonderful and inspiring people through my chapter or through training meetings.  But financially, BNI has been very successful for me; for each of the four years I have been involved I have averaged between £15k and £20k per year – every year just from BNI!

Therefore, at every level I would have no hesitation in recommending BNI to any SME and also in applying to renew as a member of Cuthbert chapter and sincerely hope that the committee accept my application.

Yours sincerely,

Leah Hamilton

TESTIMONIAL – Lorne Campbell, More than Mortgages

My wife and I would like to personally thank Lorne Campbell, of More than Mortgages, for his exceptional service to organise our house mortgage recently. After our first meeting it was already apparent that it was going to be an interesting journey due to our unique personal circumstances, and of course the current situation with regards to banks and lending. The information Lorne asked us to give him allowed him to thoroughly investigate all possible avenues, and within days he had identified a number of extremely competitive deals for us. Following this, however, the journey had just begun as the stubborn banks required more assistance from Lorne to help with their “tick-box” systems that they currently use. At no stage did Lorne let them delay and his feedback to us throughout was frequent, allowing us to proceed with our house hunting as planned.

When we found the house we were looking for, Lorne liaised with the solicitors, bank and vendors and the final stage was as smooth as we could ever have imagined. The fact that I was travelling to Australia on the same day my wife picked up the keys further illustrated how Lorne had assisted us to complete even earlier than we had first envisaged when our offer was accepted.

Lorne provides professional, down to earth and knowledgeable service, and his experience in the mortgage arena was evident throughout. My wife is going to keep her promise of that nice big hug next time she sees him, because as every husband knows a happy wife makes a happy husband!

I would recommend Lorne for any work relating to mortgage sourcing and organisation, and since then we have also used his services for critical illness cover, again with the same results.

Best regards,

Neil Sleeman

Platinum Physiotherapy and Personal Training

“FIT, STRONG AND HEALTHY”

TESTIMONIAL – LONSDALE INSURANCE

As we approached the dreaded annual renewal of our motor insurance, we asked Nigel Bradley from Lonsdale Insurance to provide us with a quote for the upcoming year. Within hours, Nigel had discovered that not only had we not been correctly insured with regards to our business use for the vehicle, but also that the level of insurance was not correct with our usage. The icing on the cake was that the quote provided by Nigel was significantly cheaper than that provided from our now-ex insurance company.

The process for setting up the new policy was quick, efficient and without a doubt the easiest we have ever experienced. It was nice not to have to deal with being on hold, answering security related questions just to speak with someone, and all the other annoyances that generally are associated with this kind of project.

I have no hesitation in recommending Nigel of Lonsdale Insurance for his personal service and affordability, and wish to thank him for his professionalism and level of care.

Best regards,

Neil Sleeman

Platinum Physiotherapy and Personal Training

“FIT, STRONG AND HEALTHY”

Dear Sir/ Madam,

To Whom It May Concern:

Family Wills is a North East based Will Writing and Estate Planning service, visiting clients at their convenience.

Delivering the highest possible level of service and client satisfaction is immensely important to me as the director of Family Wills and I expect the same from all companies and personnel who I deal with.

Equally I expect the same standards to be delivered to my family.  My daughters both perform sport to a very high level and have both succumbed to injuries over the past 18months.  They were both treated by Neil Sleeman whose knowledge, treatment and advice cured their ailments. I also want to extol not just his expertise in his field but also his bedside manner, which is perfect for both adults and children alike; striking a wonderful balance of personal and professional and humour.

But more than that, his real unique selling point is his dedication to his clients.  One of my daughters trains at a high performance gymnastics club in the region and I am aware of several children at that club where Neil has treated them but also gone well beyond his remit; establishing relations with consultants and surgeons to ensure that the child concerned receives the appropriate treatment at hospital level.  This service exceeds any other physiotherapist I know.

I would have no hesitation, as both a mother and a professional, in recommending Neil Sleeman to any client both adult and child.

Yours sincerely,

Leah Hamilton