Testimonials

Maroochy Shire Council
Dear John,

BUSINESS PLAN PRESENTATIONS

The presentations to Council went exceptionally well. Six plans were presented, five were adopted without any modification or change. The Aquatic Services Business Plan included options on pricing policy which did not meet political acceptance. However, the longer term options set out in the Plan were accepted.

Council was appreciative of the process used to compile the Business Plans with several commenting on the positive attitude of the staff and their commitment to the Plans.

Congratulations and thanks for your contribution. I will be arranging a function to thank those people involved in the business planning process in Maroochy Shire and would appreciate your attendance if that is possible. Arrangements and details will follow at a later time.

My thanks again.

Yours faithfully
John Kleinschmidt

John Kleinschmidt

This reference covers 7 years including 2003 when Freedom Management worked with this accounting firm on the Gold Coast. The business is now known as the Quill Group.
Since 1997 ATD Services has had a long relationship with Freedom Management based on our mutual interest in entrepreneurial, fast-growing businesses. The projects we have collaborated on include:

• Preparation of Business Plans;

• Consulting to clients in financial distress;

• Consulting and training of staff, managers and business owners in strong, successful businesses; and

• Marketing of entrepreneurial businesses.

Our collaboration on all of these projects has led to successful outcomes, and some have far exceeded our expectations. I don’t hesitate in recommending Freedom Management to all business people who want to grow or to stabilise their growth.

Yours faithfully
A.T.D. SERVICES

KEVIN NICOL

Kevin Nicol

To everyone who may be wondering what Freedom Management can do for them, this is what Freedom Management inspired us to accomplish:

   •   Improved the way we answer the phone
   •   Improved relationships with our suppliers
   •   Improved client contact – established customer surveying
   •   Changed our thinking on our marketing strategies
   •   Drastically improved our selling skills
   •   Taught us better communication skills with clients and each other
   •   Increased our prices by 15%

Do this program, or better still hire Freedom Management to consult to your company!

Simon Mills – London Music Group

Simon Mills

The Ipswich Turf Club was involved with an organisation Freedom Management in the preparation of a Strategic Plan.

During the preparation and review process which I was involved in, I worked closely with John Rawson from this organisation.

I cannot speak highly enough of the professionalism, knowledge, presentation and enthusiasm that was displayed.

I have no hesitation in recommending this organisation and should you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Yours faithfully,

B W Hinton
Secretary/Manager

B W Hinton

A PROFESSIONAL RECOMMENDATION OF FREEDOM MANAGEMENT INTERNATIONAL P/L

This reference is provided by Kim Allan, B.Bus, GAICD, JP(QUAL). I have been employed by Bartercard Ltd for a period of eight years holding varied and challenging positions. At present I am the General Manager Trading which entails overseeing the trading of 30 brokerages nationally.

It is a privilege that I have the opportunity to recommend to you, John Rawson of Freedom Management. I have known John Rawson professionally for a period of seven years. John has been a professional mentor and coach to Bartercard. He has provided consultancy services and training which has improved morale and performance across the board.

John has an impressive friendly manner of interacting, listening and responding attentively and has mastered the theoretical and practical application of business management in both profit and non-profit organisations.

I have great confidence in recommending John Rawson of Freedom Management to any organisation that is serious about its people and improving its bottom line.

Yours faithfully,
BARTERCARD LTD

Kim Allan
GENERAL MANAGER TRADING

Kim Allan

Dear John

MBA PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT SEMINAR

Thank you for your time and professionalism in contributing to the Property Development Seminar held at MBA/NSW office on Thursday 25 August 2005. The seminar was a great success and was an excellent opportunity for our members to familiarise themselves with the potential opportunities and risks involved in undertaking development projects. The success of the seminar was greatly enhanced by your unique insights and the way in which you effectively connected with the audience.

Your presentation was very well received by the course participants and the written feedback was excellent, both in terms of applicability of the content of the presentation and your style of delivery. If you would like to see the feedback as written by the course participants, please contact me and I will gladly fax through either a sample or complete set of forms.

I trust that you found some benefit from presenting to the assembled audience either professionally or personally and I will certainly be inviting you to attend again in 2006 when we offer this most successful seminar on two occasions through the year. I will contact you closer to the event in order to discuss your availability.

Yours sincerely

Michael Hall
TRAINING MANAGER

Michael Hall

The two biggest benefits that I have gained from implementing the Freedom Management program into my business are improved profitability and more time to spend doing what I want to do, when I want.

Freedom Management has shown me the benefits of consciously involving staff in business planning and the result is a dramatic change in my company’s culture. My staff are now more focused and there is a strong sense of empowerment in the workplace. The lines of communication between staff and myself are clear and open. I can now take time off during the working week and feel comfortable that tasks are handled effectively and efficiently.

Also, Freedom Management’s system of surveying staff and customers in order to determine needs and wants which has ultimately transformed by business because it is no longer an educated guess.

People have the answers – you just have to ask them! With feedback from staff and customers, we are now able to concentrate on areas of our product range that are profitable.

In essence, I have more time to think about my business and be a director. My turnover has increased by 30% and I have a renewed sense of freedom in my life. My staff are grateful and so is my family.

And at the moment, I’m planning my next holiday.