Nick Bettes Consulting business coach | business mentor | business consultant in Reading, Berkshire

As a result of his unwavering and consistent advice, we are now able to manage our projects and keep control of our costs more effectively.
Wendi Stimpson Director, DJ Mace & Son

"Not only does he bring his own significant business experience but he is also an expert listener. As a consequence, his input is relevant, focused and practical.”
Brian Kelly, Bold Communications Managing Director

"Using a more systemised approach releases me from sinking beneath the weight of too many different demands."
Software Development Business Managing Director

"Nick produced clear and concise recommendations which enabled the Board to reach crucial decisions quickly and with confidence."
Jim Scudamore, Crossroads Care Surrey Chair of Trustees

"Last year our turnover increased by 38%, our profits also"
Debbie Taylor, Active Heating Director

I’m not sure how much longer I had left in my tanks to continue with my business[...]I’ve got my drive and determination back[...]thanks to Nick
Andrew Morton, AMF Founder

Nick has helped us to grow our business by documenting the processes we use, defining roles and responsibilities and improving communications with our staff.
Julie Watling, Communications Solutions Managing Director

"Nick has got us back working as a team."
Jonathan Cryer, Cryer Sandham Accountants Partner

"With a wealth of knowledge and experience, he makes the most complex business objectives achievable."
Innes Donaldson, Fresco Creative Managing Director

I would without hesitation recommend his services. He will help you to see things differently and clearly to enable you to keep moving forward.
Wendi Stimpson Director, DJ Mace and Son

"We have seen a quantifiable increase in sales, our systems and processes are more efficient, and we now have higher trained, more motivated staff."
Steve Hiscox, Litenow Managing Director

We have been working with Nick for over 4 years now he has really helped us to evolve our business and has become absolutely instrumental to its success.
Andy Hunt, RedTapeDoc Managing Director

“The coaching I have received from Nick […] has been incredibly useful and insightful. His professional and methodological approach has helped me look at my business from a different perspective and make some solid plans.”
Louisa McGowan, Orange Grove Ltd Managing Director

"Nick has provided the perspective that we need to make better and more objective decisions about operation and growth."
Rob Allaway, GKA Managing Director

“I enjoy working with Nick – he gives you advice which is well-explained and informative."
Rebecca Williams, Caversham Solicitors Director

Nick helps me to find what is important for our business and what is not. We now have a clear vision of where we are going.
Jonathan Bright, JFinance Managing Director

We now manage a more organised company with time to forward plan and if problems do arise we have systems in place to manage them. After working with Nick for two years our total sales have increased by 20.4%
Caroline Barlow, CPT Events Director

Working with Nick has been extremely productive and has resulted in significant improvements in the way my business operates, directly affecting retained bottom line profit. His concept of the process driven business with clearly defined systems and processes is a breath of fresh air.
Richard Hopper, Isis AV Managing Director

"...improved staff involvement in the bigger picture and I am shifting into managing the business rather than frantically running along with it. Brilliant."
Debbie Carter, Active Heating Director

I've worked with Nick for several years, and there is a direct correlation between the growth of my business, which has doubled in turnover in the last two years.

Paul Marden, Orcare Managing Director

Nick is friendly, patient and logical. There is no aspect to running a business that he doesn’t have an answer to.
Wendi Stimpson Director, DJ Mace & Son

It is no coincidence that we are closing our best business month ever.

Jonathan Bright, JFinance Managing Director

“Nick helped us to develop our own strategy for managing every aspect of our business from sales and marketing to cashflow and work flow management"
Debbie Taylor, Active Heating Director

"...most importantly the work we did increased our sales."
Andrew Hunt, RedTapeDoc Managing Director

..motivates us with his relaxed, but driven approach. He is non-judgemental, listens well, has great patience and then guides you to find the answers you need to build your business.
Caroline Barlow, CPT Events Director

Working with Nick has been really beneficial [...] has allowed the team to take ownership of and flourish in their roles [...] allowed us to grow the business in a controlled and sustainable way [...] has boosted sales and efficiency [...] allow me time to manage the business.
Robert Ryall, Creepers Nursery Managing Director

He gives objective, considered advice. He is plain speaking and brings a no-nonsense approach to you and your business issue.
Julie Watling, Communications Solutions Managing Director

“We have found Nick of enormous assistance...we are now much better placed to develop our business.”
Robert Last, Caversham Solicitors Partner

"His comprehensive analysis of all areas of our business has enabled us to restructure the way we work, enabling a focus on our business goals."
Steve Hiscox, Litenow Managing Director

“Nick provides clear, easy-to-follow, straightforward business advice."
Maryanne Clark, Flawless Flooring Director

“There is nothing theoretical - Nick provides useable insight to our business, particularly in areas of organisation, management and process systemisation.”
Brian Kelly, Bold Communications Managing Director