"We employ 30 staff between two restaurants in Oxford, and have known Mike Foster for three years. He has for that period taken care of our book-keeping and monthly reconciliation, producing profit & loss accounts for us. More recently he has taken on our weekly payroll, covering all the aspects you mention, including PAYE, N.I., SSP and holiday pay. I confirm that we have been more than satisfied with the quality of his work, viewing it as a big improvement on our previous salary handlers. Moreover, he is always contactable ( very important ) and very easy to work with, reliable, flexible,and totally trustworthy with confidential information.
R&L Ciampoli-Messiou - Directors, Joes Restaurants Ltd
"The A1 group have been working with Marshall & Galpin for some time. Their hands on approach and practical advice has proved very beneficial to the firm and has been well received by our staff. We value their expertise and guidance in an ever changing legal landscape. The A1 Group have demonstrated a real understanding of the market in which we operate."
Simon Bassett (Partner) Marshall and Galpin Solicitors
For the past year the A1 Group have been providing marketing support to CRM through Mike Foster. We have been absolutely delighted with the positive impact that Mike has had on our business, and the professional manner which he adopts. I have been particularly impressed with Mike's dedication to CRM and how he consistently goes beyond the normal 'call of duty'. I see the relationship between A1 and CRM as certainly being long term, and have no hesitation whatsoever in recommending their services.
Tony Hobbs - MD Chapman Robinson Moore
MeetingZone Ltd has used the services of A1 Events for a number of years now. As a fast growing company,it has been a source of real security to know that our finances are in such capable hands. Mike has become an integral part of the team here - he is conscientious, flexible and supportive - and has been a real asset in our success to date.
Steve Gandy - Director,Meeting Zone Ltd
Karl Bushell of the A1 group has been a valuable asset to my business for many years. He keeps me focused on my key goals, supports me in difficult times and inspires me to succeed. He has also introduced good business to my company. He has a good rapport with my staff I consider him part of the team
Mike Flowers - Managing Director ,Setsquare design Limited
Training
"Karl Bushell was an excellent tutor, able to put the information across in a professional and captivating way. I found the topics covered relevant and instructional. For someone who was just in the thinking stage of my business, it gave me structure and has enabled me to proceed into set-up"
"As a further consequence, I was able to identify my USP and by joining the BYOB Club, I have made contacts who have proved to be most useful.
"I am amazed at how much (free!) help there is available and also have Business Link standing by to continue the support after I have started trading. No only was the Taster Day educational, it was inspirational. Upon leaving I felt encouraged and motivated. With such a good start and back-up, I feel very confident for the future of my business! With many thanks"
Marian Holder, Bucks Eco Clean Ltd - on training for Bucks Enterprise Taster days for New Business
"I want to thank you for the training session that you gave to Kendlebell last week. Because of your relaxed atmosphere that you established at the beginning, all the girls enjoyed it. The result is that the team is working in a more co-operative way. The way in which you prepared the session was obviously to its success and I want to personally thank you for your professional approach. I would whole-heartedly recommend your training services. Many thanks Mike"
Marion Windsor, Kendlebell, Oxford
Events
"I find the BYOB meetings so helpful and inspiring and look forward to future club nights.
Everybody is made to feel welcome and the informal supportive nature encourages the sharing of information."
Ruth Ward (Life Coach) - on the Be Your Own Boss Club events
"excellent course and I learnt much more than any first aid event before, thank you".
"Mike was enthusiastic and practical with his explanations"
"a great day and I feel much more confident to admnister first aid if needed"
Various comments from our first aid training events
