Workshop Testimonials

Straight forward discussion with understandable language, thoughtful and direct advice.

Pleasant disposition to make you feel at ease.

A good day sport.

Alasdair ran an excellent session on marketing for our start-up social entrepreneurs, that communicated the basics of marketing in an interactive and practical way.

The participants worked on, and thought about their own businesses throughout the session and left having made some real progress on their own plans for marketing.

The session was fun, interactive, informative and energetic. Alasdair is extremely knowledgeable and brought it to life with lots of practical examples.

A few comments from our participants:
A most practical, thorough and thought provoking session. I loved him!
Very valuable marketing advice. Much better than any other marketing session I’ve ever done
Practical with excellent tools

Alasdair's workshop was so hands on and practical - He covered lots of different marketing channels and explained everything really clearly.

We learnt things we could actually put in to practice such as email marketing and Facebook advertising. Alasdair showed us how easy and effective they can be.

I was impressed with how Alasdair handled all the questions during the workshop, no matter the sector.

Alasdair also delivered a full day of sales training for us at the UK Lebanon Tech Hub in Beirut and everyone is still raving about it.

This was the best and most concise workshop I have ever done. Having attended a number of similar seminars, I was amazed by just how good this workshop was. Not only was the information taught at the perfect pace and in an informal way, so that all of the attendees could understand what was being discussed, it gave a clear structure and approach to marketing a small business.

Everyone seemed to get a lot out of it and I was extremely impressed with the content and practical advice it gave about marketing. I would recommend it to any business owner looking to give their business a boost.

Alasdair delivered a workshop for us as part of our Business support program to London based Creative and Digital SMEs.

From the start of the day, right until the end, Alastair created an interactive learning environment that kept the attendees enthusiastic for the subject matter. He achieved this through his informative and engaging delivery style.

Feedback from the attendees has been great. Many of them have reported measurable change in their businesses since attending the workshop.

I would highly recommend Alasdair both for his real world practical knowledge and insights and his overall theoretical knowledge and understanding of Marketing and Digital Marketing.

This was an excellent workshop, delivered by a real expert in the field.

The participants were given an engaging class that not only looked at sales strategy but also salesforce management and operations. It asked the group to analyse their own strategies and processes and taught them how to go about applying alternate ones.

A very practical and relevant course for any entrepreneur or leader of an SME.

I have learnt lots of really useful information and techniques that I can't wait to get to work and put in practice.

It was also a great event for meeting others with new businesses to network with.

One of the best workshops I have been to – and I have been to a lot! Alasdair is extremely knowledgeable about small business sales and marketing and the workshop gave me a wealth of actionable ideas to take forward for my business.

I found the workshop very informative, that covered a lot of ground in a very short time, suiting businesses from start up to later stages of the growth cycle.

It provided me with ideas on how to market my business - from email marketing software, to applying search keywords and phrases to different types of content; without having to resort to costly agency fees.

Beyond this it also provided thought processes on lead generation and turning unique visitors into potential customers.

This was a very engaging, focused and targeted workshop. It was presented with very clear analogies without going off topic.

I like how we were encouraged to discuss and share ideas with others. Also provided a booklet to take home with links to be sent over.

This was a great workshop! Relevant for small businesses without lots of money!

Very interactive with demos shown live online. It also helped me to be up to date with the most efficient & effective strategies for marketing a business online on a small budget.

The workshop was very thorough and we covered a huge amount. The trainer was also very passionate about his subject. This is the first workshop that I’ve attended where I actually feel like I’ve gained a huge amount of info.”

 The workbook was great, and I found it very valuable.

The workshop gave me clarity, focus and a plan.

Thank you, it was fantastic!

The workshop was excellent and a lot of things Alasdair said struck a chord with me – he is knowledgeable and dynamic.

We covered a huge amount of content and yet Alasdair managed to keep energy levels high.

Grow managed to cover a wide range of online marketing topics in one afternoon but also personalised the session to ensure we came away having addressed areas specific to our business.

The sections on SEO and keywords were really interesting and useful.

It's especially useful to know how much information I can get from Google for free!

The presenter had very good delivery, and it wasn't over complicated.

The workshop opened my mind to new ideas and a better understanding of online marketing.

A fantastic workshop!

Alasdair has a mind of really useful information.

I’m looking forward to digesting everything, re-reading the straightforward accompanying notes and taking my first steps.

I started from a really basic standpoint and feel much better equipped to market my business.

Alasdair had a great style, crammed so much in and made it a really relaxed, informal and interactive atmosphere.

It was very practical, with step-by-step instructions on how to do things.

The workbook is a great resource which I'll be using again and again!

Due to the success of the Masterclass, we have brought Alasdair back a second time.

Alasdair has also been a visiting speaker for our Management undergraduate students.

During his talks he has shared with our students his experiences as a serial entrepreneur and in working as a consultant specialising in start-up and small business activities.
Alasdair provided intelligent, insightful and constructive feedback. His activities with our students have added much value to their academic experience.

Contained useful information to grow my business - and it’s great to have time think what to do next as well as to discuss plans with other people.

It was great to have the booklet to take a way, and it was generally excellent and useful advice - great value for money!

Our presenter covered a lot of ground, so we all learnt a lot about the subject.

He was very happy to answer any questions and really engage with us.

I am determined to come on another course with the company soon!

A very useful introduction to marketing: the workshop offered very useful ideas, the pace was good and the presentation professional.

The masterclass was grounded in the key areas of marketing for small businesses.

Interesting and informative, I will be putting it into practice to facilitate business growth.

The workshop not only covered how to find the best SEO keywords, but it also gave me an overall understanding of online marketing tools and how to implement them in my own business.

Four hours simply flew by!

Brilliant examples and loads of food for thought.

The workshop is very user friendly and brilliantly practical.

The materials are detailed, so there’s no need to take notes, which means it’s easy to listen and absorb information.

Alasdair has a wide breadth of knowledge and expertise.

The workshop provides real technical instruction as well as broad strategic guidance, which you can take away with print and digital materials.

Excellent course- very informative.

I definitely feel I’ve broadened my horizons of online marketing knowledge.

Alasdair delivered a vast amount of useful content on everything from social media marketing to Google and PPC, all delivered in a very short amount of time.

Amazing- thank you so much. I need to go home and debrief now! Wow!

The workshop was fantastic for new ideas and helped me to hone in on what is important, particularly with getting back to basics and online marketing suggestions.

The masterclass included in depth information on keywords, SEOs, google ads all the way through to long tail keywords for blogging.

It got me thinking much more about content marketing.

A very personable and engaging host, comfortable atmosphere and lots of interaction and feedback. I learnt many marketing tips and the handbook is very useful. The exercises made me think more about my business.

The best things about the course were the level of detail and in depth context- it’s given me the tools I need to grow. I loved the approach and hands on detail. I can apply it to my business TODAY!

I liked the mixed group- interesting to learn what other industries are doing. The pace was good- covered a lot of relevant content in the four hours. I also felt comfortable to participate- good vibe. Best bit- I got an action plan to take away.

The small group discussions were really great with a good level of content. The workshop helped me to think more clearly about my online marketing strategy.

The workshop was fun, informative and gave a useful overview of marketing approaches. I left with a firmer idea of what I need to do to develop my business. Brilliant session.

As a complete novice, I was very worried that I would find it hard to understand online marketing. Alasdair made it very easy to understand. I now know how to optimise my marketing through email, blogging and keywords.

It is an excellent course with abundant examples and explanation. I would highly recommend this to SME owners and have indeed already done so.

Brilliant! Everyone should do this! Alasdair is a God…..

Alasdair Inglis from Grow has taught a number of marketing and sales workshops on UCL's internal and external programmes.

His open and engaging style ensures that there is lots of interaction and learning in his workshops and his practical knowledge and real world insights have been greatly valued by participants resulting in excellent feedback.

The workshop covered a lot and gave me food for thought. The material was so rich it could have been delivered in a day.

Very interactive format, jam-packed with information that was applicable to so many business types at various stages. Really useful information.

Alasdair has such a complete and genuine passion for marketing that you can’t help but be enthused and engaged.

I really enjoyed the way we were “worked hard,” and made to think how we could apply what we were learning to our own businesses.

I was so fired up by the course I woke up an hour earlier the next morning, thinking about lead generation!

Down to earth, practical advice, tailored to small business. Perfect pitch.

I’m already trained and experienced in Marketing but this workshop exposed me to how the discipline has been transformed by new technology.

I understand all the basic concepts but was totally intrigued by how they are done in the new medium.This was truly a “Master Class”.

The presenter didn’t talk down to the audience and had a lot of examples and case studies from the experienced participants.

Alasdair led the workshop in a warm, engaging and creative way. He is great at drawing people out and getting ideas from them.

He was great at adding value to the process by identifying customer benefits for the diverse businesses there, when owner-managers are often too close to what they do to articulate them clearly.

I have paid 10 times as much for workshops that covered only a tenth of Alasdair’s material. This is superb value.

The session was very useful and stimulating. I came away with a really useful list of ways to improve my marketing.

I found the workshop to be very informative, constructive and just what I needed at this stage in my business! All the information given and shared was extremely helpful and has inspired and motivated me to move forward with some new ideas.

 I have also taken from this some really useful new contacts!

Grow has taught me the importance of marketing and helped me to value it as a revenue generator and not an admin burden as I had previously seen it! It’s vital to my business that I understand and reprioritise the work I do; especially online through the website and in finding ways to approach new customers. The main benefit from the workshop was learning how to show customers that you can solve their problems rather than just selling them products.

The complementing workbook was ideal, the perfect size to dip into and well thought out in terms of practical tips and advice. Grow nailed it in terms of the location and the group size – a truly valuable session to attend for any small business owner!

The Grow workshop was an extremely worthwhile session led by an intelligent and well-spoken instructor. I came away with an abundance of marketing techniques to put into action. An interactive workshop in a safe and friendly environment – I’d definitely recommend to others!

Grow shares excellent, practical advice which is very well focused on small businesses and start ups, not corporate giants. This is amazing value for money and shouldn’t be missed!

This bloke is excellent! Good content, practical materials to take home and a real sense that Grow care. I have a degree in marketing and must say this is an excellent refresh to bring me up to speed with techniques to drive the business forward.

The Grow workshop had a clear structure and covered a variety of topics. As a true ‘beginner’ I now understand how marketing works and have learnt different ways to promote my company effectively at low cost to our target markets.

A huge amount of really useful, practical information. All of it was accessible and applicable. The joy and enthusiasm Alasdair has for the topic took the fear out of marketing for me!

Thank you Grow – you’ve given me lots of ideas and leads after a very thorough and engaging workshop.

As a freelance Press Officer, this session is amazing value for money and a worthwhile investment, not forgetting the workbook packed with excellent stuff.

The networking at the event was an opportunity to meet other small business owners and I came away with press work for 3 fellow delegates!

I thought the workshop was fantastic and the marketing workbook was really useful, presented well and had an easy to follow layout. It was great to have the chance to ask the presenter questions and being able to develop my marketing plan on the spot proved really beneficial. Thank you!

The workshop structure covered so many relevant topics without flooding too much detail. Very applicable info!

I really enjoyed the discussions in pairs because it’s useful to speak with other businesses in similar situations and hear their feedback. The visuals the presenter used were really helpful in explaining the marketing concepts.

The Marketing Masterclass gave specific advice, tips, and tools on how to approach the most basic aspects of marketing with long-term success in mind. I believe that most entrepreneurs could benefit from this class, whether in the initial planning phase or a somewhat more advanced phase of their business. I continue to refer to my class notes as I develop my new business idea.

An excellent workshop, well structured, and full of practical tips for the uninitiated.

Alasdair paced the course well, covering a lot of ground while allowing time for group contributions.

The Masterclass tells you all you need to know about marketing, simply and clearly. One of the best course manuals I’ve seen. I left the workshop knowing exactly what I had to do!

The whole workshop was very inspirational! Apart from all the knowledge which was taught to us, I also liked when the presenter threw a question from one of the attendees to the whole group to answer and advise.

The presentation was filled with a plethora of concepts and actionable steps to apply to my business and see a real difference. It was very educational, especially for people like us, just starting out and shaping our business. Absolutely great workshop!

I recently attended Alasdair’s Marketing Masterclass and would like to thank him for such an informative, well-structured and practical workshop yesterday with tips that I could walk away with and immediately apply to my business.

I found the real world examples he gave us very refreshing as was his honesty about the challenges he has faced as an entrepreneur and how he overcame them. I would highly recommend the course to other entrepreneurs and business development professionals.

I absolutely loved it! High quality material and Alasdair has a very passionate presentation style. Thank you!

4 hours simply flew away! Brilliant examples and loads of food for thought!

Helping me to think more about my marketing not just applying the things I’ve learn today but also inspired me to do the ideas I’ve already had. Also made me aware of the many referrals opportunities I’m letting slip.

Good level of content. Talking to other people in small groups on ideas, really great. Getting a structure clear, before heading into social or SEO.

This workshop gave me the tools I needed to rethink my business and hopefully increase my sales. Lots of things to reconsider! Thank you Alasdair really enjoyed it.

Lots of very useful ideas on marketing. Good pace and professional presentation. Very useful introduction to marketing.

Brilliant session: Informative, fun and gave a broad and useful overview of marketing approaches. Will leave with a firm idea of what I need to do to develop my business.

Short and sharp. Saved me reading a marketing book to get the same information, nicely distilled. Now I know where to focus my efforts.

I have come away with a tonne of things to do! The workshop was so informative and covered everything. It was a practical and thorough session and has given me so many tips to put into action. The workbook is a great resource, covering all the relevant topics with useful content.

Alasdair was an excellent presenter and I really valued his use of examples from people within the room. The workshop felt bespoke and tailored, not laboured and reproduced content.