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Eunice Campbell of Staffline Recruitment [NI] Limited "4i Innovation programme has helped to re-ignite our passion for our business in what has been and still is a challenging and very changed market post Covid. 4i innovation gave us the materials and tools along with the expertise and professional input from our tutor Stephen, who enabled us to look at our business with a fresh and new approach. Stephen demonstrated such a high degree of understanding of business and enabled us to come up with innovative ways of thinking about how we do what we do - to plan for improvement and a way forward that we could easily share and implement with the rest of the team. We can already see the benefits in our business and are excited for the future now that we know where we are going and how we are going to get there. 4i Innovation is a great idea and Stephen's support and input is inspirational."
www.staffline.ie |
Gary Smith of Meteor Software Limited "4i Innovation has been instrumental in helping us re-imagine the services we provide. The tools introduced in the course of the programme crystallized the strategic direction that we needed to focus on. The support and guidance from the 4i course tutor, his knowledge of business and ability to question and probe the decisions being undertaken as well as his feedback were invaluable. Having someone with this level of interest, commitment and understanding gives life to our forthcoming business evolution, through innovation targeted where it will benefit the most."
https://www.linkedin.com/company/meteor-software-limited |
Michelle McCormick of Electrical Training Trust "I found the whole 4i innovation programme very insightful and helped in looking at the electrical contractors value proposition in more depth which helped us in the planning stages of our new launch of our Electrical Membership scheme."
https://www.facebook.com/ETTNI |
Jonathan Mearns of Airtac "The 4i Innovation has helped our business to fully understand our business proposition, which given us the basis needed to apply for innovation status."
https://www.airtac.me/ |
Caitrin Kincaid of Cube Fun "The 4i innovation has been the BEST business course I have done to date. Stephen was fantastic at offering practical help and guidance. Since starting my business a year ago I have been repeatedly told that i need to know my Value Proposition and at long last Stephen explained this in much simplier terms and I now have a thorough understanding of my VP. I have learned via the foursight survey that I am an implementor and how I can use this skill to move my business forward. With assistance from Stephen I was also able to apply for an Innovate NI certificate and my business has been awarded a Gold Level Certifcate which has really boosted my confidence in my business idea. Stephen also offered to help me understand the financial side of my business, taking time to help me update my financial spreadsheet which has allowed me to gain invaluable insight into my cash flow, my stock and where the business is heading into 2023. This help has been crucial in helping me make decisions in relation to the business moving forward in the new year. Honestly a huge thank you to Ballymena Business Centre for offering this course and for the amazing mentorship offered by Stephen Scullion."
www.cubefun.co.uk |
Emmet Martin of Martin Hurls "4i Innovation has helped my decision making for innovation and has encouraged me to use process when innovating within Martin Hurls. I would recommend this course to any new start or SME who wants to take their business to the next level!"
www.martinhurls.com |
Louise Adams of Cultshe "The 4i Innovation programme is extremely beneficial and I would highly recommend it for other businesses to undertake. The programme provided me with the tools to really asses my business idea, understand my business model and define my value proposition. During the programme I received "Silver Level Innovator" through InnovateNI as well as group and individual business innovative coaching. The support, advice and workshops have been invaluable."
www.cultshe.com |
Neil Montgomery of PillPacPlus "PillPacPlus have participated in the 4i Innovation program. We found it to be very beneficial in being able to ascertain the team dynamics and thereby utilise the team members to their full potential. As a result, the program has assisted PillPacPlus in being able to further engage and manage our client relationships more effectively."
https://www.pillpacplus.com/ |
Hanna Reilly of Ever Unique Productions "We found the support of the 4i innovation programme very helpful. Stephen was very knowledgeable and brilliant at communication, always on hand to answer emails. We also achieved a silver level innovator award under his guidance which was a real achievement!"
everuniqueproductions.com |
Zoltan Katona of Zoltans Microbakery "Helped me to meet with new people and introduced me to new point of views. Now I have a better understanding of my and other people business."
https://www.instagram.com/zoltans_microbakery/?hl=hu |
Joanne Purdy of Byres Bakehouse "4i Innovation has helped The Byres Bakehouse to develop a new innovative cookery programme to offer in schools and community associations. This programme will be open to a various age range of children and young people and will also be offered to Special Education Needs schools and organisations."
https://byresbakehouse.com/ |
Colin Tosh of House Sliding Wardrobes and Floors "I found the programme very insightful and enjoyed the process. Stephen was a fantastic help throughout and has helped me in terms of thought process for my business moving forward."
houseslidingwardrobesandfloors.co.uk |
Angela Patterson of Gold & Browne's "4i Innovation has helped Gold & Browne's to take an idea, assess its merits through the Business Model Canvas. Achieve 'Silver Level Innovator' through InnovateNI and receive funding through the Economic Recovery Innovation Grant provided by Invest NI to bring the idea to market."
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Aileen Curry of Plotbox "We have found 4i Innovation extremely beneficial and are delighted to utilise the tools provided to organise and advance our business ideas. The framework allows us to efficiently address and analyse specific problems or gaps and carry them through a lifecycle in a holistic way. We can confidently review our ideas using the business model canvas knowing that we have considered all aspects and possible outcomes."
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Eileen Russell of WayMaker Child Therapy 4i Innovation programme has been one of the best business support programmes I have completed. It was very specifically relevant to my business helping me understand innovation and how to launch any new service or product. The programme also had a lovely mix of networking opportunities, learning, and one-to-one support. Very worthwhile and a huge thank you to Stephen.
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Paul McGuckin of B-Spoke Engineering Ltd "We found the 4i Innovation Programme encouraged us to look outside the box and to recognise talents in our company that we were not aware of before. The final day, when we examined the Value Proposition and the Business Canvas Model was of particular interest and highlighted many issues. Overall a very worthwhile experience."
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Peter Gillan of Revolut Business Ltd "The 4i Innovation program has helped us gain a better understanding of our value proposition. It allowed us to become certified as silver level innovators by InnovateNI. Through the program, we've developed a business model canvas that helps us focus on the most important areas for our business and understand how our innovation will impact our customer's lives. We're excited to apply what we've learned as we bring our new products to market."
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Roy Smyth of Outdoor Adventure "Courses away from shop allowed a fresh new look at what we do and how we can do so much better by better working methods. Working smart not Hard! We took many tasks back to first principles and made small changes which over a year saved many hours of labour and money! Removed printing of documents and used electronic copies to further cut costs. Very simple ideas but saved on data protection issues and additional shredding costs as a result! Its about being given simple tools to stand back and see a bigger picture!"
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Gareth Hamilton of G&A Fitted and Freestanding Furniture "I started G&A Fitted and Freestanding Furniture in Feb 2021 with the intention of supplying furniture to customers in Northern Ireland. I wasn't fully utilising the CNC machine in the workshop or my skills in digital design. Taking part in the 4i Innovation programme gave me the confidence to look at a global market and rather than making all the furniture myself it allowed me to think about supplying the blueprint for the furniture for others to make. Essentially this meant I could now start designing furniture that people could manufacture themselves without the additional costs of labour and shipping. With this concept, the furniture plans could then be purchased globally and increase my catchment area."
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Emma Sherry of Serenity Blue "4i Innovation has enabled me to really believe in what I am doing and to help me to offer trauma support to front line workers namely midwives. The support, advice and workshop have been invaluable and the tools I now have to grow my business will enable me to keep moving forward."
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Tony McClements of Slemish Business Hub "4i enabled me to move from basic to innovative provision of Business Improvement."
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Ballymena Business Centre [Galgorm]
62 Fenaghy Road Ballymena BT42 1FL Telephone: 028 2565 8616 melanie@ballymenabusiness.co.uk |
Midtown Makers and Business Hub
51 - 53 Church Street Ballymena BT43 6DD Telephone: 028 2568 9430 jim@ballymenabusiness.co.uk amanda@ballymenabusiness.co.uk |
Ballykeel Business Centre
18 Crebilly Road Ballymena BT42 4DN Telephone: 028 2565 1765 melanie@ballymenabusiness.co.uk |
Ballee and Harryville Business Centre
20 Antrim Road Ballymena BT42 2BJ Telephone: 028 2565 8616 melanie@ballymenabusiness.co.uk |