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I've known Paul for some time and greatly value what he does for me and my business. Not only that, but the regard in which he is held by the Chester business community speaks volume for the contribution he makes. So much so, that when he makes a call to action there is no shortage of people willing to respond. This was evidenced in the event he hosted encouraging businesses to become involved in the Lord Lieutenant's initiative for business owners to share their skills with charities in need of support during these challenging times.Paul Rutherford, Owner, Sales Leadership Development Limited
I have been fortunate to be work with Paul over the last four years, he has a zest and passion for business and life in general that is infectious in the best possible way. You only have to talk to Paul's clients to appreciate the esteem in which he is held. A man of extreme integrity and always working hard to build the business community in Chester.Andy Hurst, Managing Director, N5 Ltd
I have worked with Paul Daniels for the last 3 years in his role as Managing Director. Paul has provided a great deal of support to the commercial activities of Chester Race Company Ltd and provides access to an exceptional network of local businesses through his business directory network. We have worked with Paul to provide exclusive benefits to his members which we will continue to provide. Paul's help in delivering a series of focus groups for Chester Race Company was greatly appreciated and the manner in which the groups were arranged was to an exceptionally high standard and reflected all of our experience of working with Paul's business directory.Rob March, Marketing Director , Chester Race Company Limited* Some text amended to comply with Google guidelines
I have known and worked with Paul since 2009, and in that time have been very impressed with his business insight and tenacity. He has taken a franchise model and added a great depth of his own elements with the keen focus on adding great value for members. I am always impressed by his incredible energy and devotion to making his business work for all involved and will go out of his way to help clients even though there may be little personal benefit. He also has a passion for improving his and his business’ profile and communications channels and has done this to great effect with his enhanced email briefings, newsletters and blogs. Paul’s achievement with thebestofchester is excellent, but watch this space because he’s not a man who rests on his laurels.Alexander Cowen-Wright, Director, Prowess PR
Paul Daniels at thebestofchester is without doubt one of most conscientious, effective and personable networkers that I know. Paul's ability to build and develop important business relationships is second to none and I commend his support to any business in the Chester and North Wales region wishing to gain traction in their given markets - he is a real asset to Chester's business community. Simon Martin, Power Solutions UK Ltd
thebestofchester must be one of the most efficient pro-active networking and business service companies I have had the pleasure to work with over the last 10 years. Nothing is ever to much trouble and the personal attentive service that each member received is above and beyond my expectations, each and every time.Andrew Donaldson, MD, BiG Storage
Having known Paul Daniels for the past three years, feel qualified to be able to provide a true and honest testimonial for Paul and his business, thebestofchester. I first met Paul at a business breakfast networking group, BNI, in Chester. He very quickly endeared himself to everyone he met – he became not only a business contact and colleague, but a personal friend. He manages to make each and every client feel that they are the ONLY client even though he has managed to build up a membership list in a relatively short period of time which runs into hundreds. His success undoubtedly comes from his ability to embrace and engage with everyone he meets. He is a very personable and respectful gentlemen - quite a breath of fresh air in the high-flying world of business in these difficult times. Paul introduced me to dozens of useful contacts since I’ve known him and my thoughts have been mirrored many times by people that I speak to who also know Paul and thebestofchester. thebestofchester is not just a website directory - it’s much, much more. As a member you become another arm of Paul’s business - not just a number on a spreadsheet! He personally views his total membership and agrees on how to introduce you to the people that you need to engage with to improve your business. His initiative of inviting members into meeting at specialist synergy groups enables you to meet each and every useful contact that you need - and, more importantly, without wasting precious time. I have recently become heavily involved in the newly-reformed Chester Football Club and one of the biggest problems I have encountered was how to introduce this fledgling organisation into the business community of Chester and its surrounding areas. Without any hesitation whatsoever, I thought about Paul and his business “family” of thebestofchester. Following a number of meetings, Chester Football Club is proud to have been accepted by thebestofchester as a member. Thomas G Jones, Chester Football Club.
Chester Business School have worked collaboratively with thebestofchester over the past two years. I have found both Paul and Steve exceptionally professional, knowledgeable and friendly. thebestofchester have provided Chester Business School with stronger links with the business community and assisted with raising our profile. This relationship has been mutually beneficial as many of its members have provided our students with valuable work placements. I would be happy to endorse thebestofchester's nomination for the Small Business of the Year award.Prof Chris Pyke, Associate Dean and Head of Chester Business School, Bank of America Chair of Consumer Financial Services, Faculty of Business, Enterprise and Life Long Learning, University of Chester
We have been a member of thebestofchester for just over twelve months now and in that time the profile of our business has been raised significantly within the Chester network, and more importantly we have established many new business relationships. This could not have been done without the hard work, real enthusiasm, and proactive contribution that Paul puts in day to day. Paul has a genuine interest and desire to know about each individual business who is a member of thebestofchester and works with each to help them to excel. I would have no hesitation in recommending them to any business who is looking to raise their profile, establish new business relationships, and gain new customers. And what business doesn’t want that!Lucy Nelson, Sales & Marketing Manager, Grosvenor Pulford Hotel & Spa by Kasia
Paul at thebestofchester works tirelessly on behalf of the members to ensure they obtain maximum benefit for their business. The organised events are always first class and Paul is always ready to help out with an introduction whenever needed. No wonder they are number 1 in the country.Andrew Knapp, ColesKnapp, Chester
We met Paul Daniels from thebestofchester through The Business 4 Breakfast networking group. We found Paul’s business concept very intriguing and after a one to one with Paul we decided to join thebestofchester. Since joining, we have discovered that thebestofchester is not only a business directory, it is also a business community. This, we feel, is solely down to Paul’s unique approach to his business and its customers. Paul has a very proactive and enthusiastic approach to creating synergy between organisations whilst actively promoting member’s services. thebestofchester not only gives us a professional presence in the local area, but also has helped us to build mutually beneficial relationships with other like minded businesses. And we would not hesitate in recommending thebestofchester, and Paul Daniels, to anyone with a quality business.Nicola Ellis, Business Manager, BritSec Security Limited
The Signworld group have worked closely with Paul & Steve over the last year since becoming members of thebestofchester, they have been instrumental in further promoting our brand throughout the bestofchester business community and have exhaustively worked closely with us in reaching our members, referring and promoting our business. We have forged strong links with thebestofchester and our fellow members who have helped increase awareness of our various businesses and products. Paul & Steve themselves are totally committed in ensuring that this synergy forum is the best it can be, and often go well beyond what is expected of them in achieving success for its members, they have been instrumental I believe in cushioning the effects of the recent recession by actively forging links between local companies and in ensuring that local companies mutually benefit from their relationships. Allan Stephenson, Group Managing Director, Signworld
thebestofchester provides THE Group with a superb networking and business service. The site is pro-actively and very professionally managed and has helped our organisation develop more business and set up excellent contacts with both other users and their suppliers and customers. I would highly recommend this service to any business, thebestofchester is fantastic value for money and a pleasure to be involved with.Mike Scott, Director, THE Group Ltd
thebestofchester has been almost single-handedly responsible for raising our profile within the Chester business community. Paul and Steve’s introductions and referrals have brought us in contact with several new clients, partners and suppliers, and our membership is delivering real and tangible benefits for our business. Paul and Steve proactively support our goals and aspirations, to the point that we regard them as an extension of our own team. They are extremely conscientious, energetic and passionate about what they do, which means if you’re passionate about what you do, it’s a fantastic partnership. If you’re a business with ambitions to grow within Chester, thebestofchester is the Ace in the pack.Saul Peake, speake2 Limited
AGenesis and On the Threshold have been working with thebestofchester since the middle of 2009. What I love about their business model is the personal and proactive way they work. Paul has visited me 3 times in my home taking the time to really understand what it is I do so that when he promotes my business he knows exactly what he's talking about and who he should be talking to on my behalf. I love the passion he has for what he does. The networking events have a great feel about them and I have made some good contacts through them. I sense the great respect that everyone has for what Paul and Steve are doing and I have no doubt that if members of thebestofchester are proactive they will benefit from that membership and I have no hesitation recommending thebestofchester.Ann Girling, AGenesis
Champion have been members of thebestofchester now for the last couple of years. I have always found Paul and Steve very proactive and innovative in the way in which they have looked to grow and develop the business. As the membership has grown, the events held to bring people in the Chester business community together have developed and expanded with it. Paul and Steve look to tailor the attendees at events around your desire to be introduced to specific fellow members, therefore ensuring that each event you attend will be productive and worthwhile. The events I have intended have always been relax, informal and a great way to meet the Chester business community. The membership also give you the opportunity to reach fellow members to inform them of any events or seminars that you may be holding. In summary I would recommend ‘The Best of Chester’ to anyone (and have done in the past) with the certainty that Paul and Steve will give 100% to ensure that it is money well spent.Andrew Hopwood, Director, Champion
Woods Squared have been members of thebestofchester since the summer of 2008 and have found that the proactivity and professionalism shown by the team is fantastic. We are members of many membership organisations but find that the effort that Steve and Paul put in to helping develop the business relationships between their members is second to none. We have attended many of the events that Paul and Steve have organised and have got a true business benefit from each one - we would have no hesitation in continuing to recommend thebestofchester to other businesses in the Chester area. Alan Woods, Director, Woods Squared
Hargreaves & Woods have been working with thebestofchester for over a year. Paul Daniels and Steve Nicholls have both driven the organisation forward utilising their considerable enthusiasm and professionalism to create what has become Chester’s premier business organisation. It is a privilege to be associated with the brand as it reflects on the member and it has helped raise our profile considerably and has resulted in us getting new business from other members of the Best of Chester. Paul’s nickname as “Mr Chester” helps both thebestofchester and its members hugely. Up until recently Chester’s business community has been dominated by a number of “old school” organisations whose hold over the city has begun to be broken down and thebestofchester is at the forefront of these organisations bringing a new vibrant atmosphere of the large village known as Chester.James, Hargreaves and Woods
Paul at thebestofchester has been extremely proactive to ensure the area is well connected with the best companies. I have utmost respect to Paul and his team in generating a community of like minded businesses willing to help and support people. It is with this energy that he has helped to spread the message of our business at Blueleaf to many and as such helped to grow the business. Best wishes for a fantastic 2010 Paul. Adrian Lomas, Managing Director, Blueleaf
We were recommended to join thebestofchester towards the end of 2009. We met with Paul, were excited and assured with what he and Steve were offering, sure enough within matter of weeks we received our first enquiry. We now kick start 2010 with an extra but valuable project a promotional DVD for Lache and Handbridge Young Peoples Centre. Best Of Chester works!Richard Knew (FInstV), Knew Productions Ltd
When we first met with Paul Daniels twelve months ago and introduced to the concept of thebestofchester we were sceptical, after all in 21 years in business in Chester we felt we had seen it all. But as much as a ‘fish rots from the head’, conversely, the driving force and success of any business also comes from the head. The success of thebestofchester reflects the effort, energy and passion that Paul and Steve have put in to their business. There is no doubt that joining thebestofchester has been one of the most positive things to come out of 2009. We have gained more from our membership in twelve months than we have from membership of other 'organisations' in twenty years. Paul’s strategy and vision and his subsequent knowledge and contacts within the Chester business community are invaluable. We have no hesitation in recommending thebestofchester and we look forward to working with them and positively engaging with all our fellow members in a successful 2010.Tim Craig, Partner, Veridata (UK) LLP
Remarkable have been with thebestofchester for over a year now and have just renewed our membership. In these tough times, it is great to have such proactive support for our business in the Chester community. Paul is always on hand to help promote our services with his other members and the wider audience. Additionally Paul will go that extra mile to introduce us to other companies where he knows the contact. A truly personal service. As a marketing company we have a range of “tools” to help promote ourselves but thebestofchester is not one we would drop easily!Tim Leaman, Managing Director, Remarkable Design Ltd
thebestofchester provides my business with a unique opportunity to showcase our services via the internet and enables prospective clients to find me whilst raising my profile with existing customers. This in itself is a valuable service, but when coupled with the wide variety of excellent networking events arranged by Paul and Steve, then it really is an unmissable opportunity for my business, and I would recommend them highly to anyone that wants to raise their business and personal profile to the widest audience.Adam Butler, MD, Adam Butler Recruitment
La Cantina opened its doors at the end of October 2009, after a 6 month set up and learning curve dealing with all aspects of setting up a business from scratch from a previously semi-derelict unit. During this time, and subsequently in its first months of trading, Paul and Steve at thebestofchester have been tremendously supportive and helpful throughout, giving us ideas and contacts and introducing us to new friends and guests of La Cantina. In our view, and based not only on the La Cantina restaurant/bar and cafeteria experience, but from our longstanding involvement with Paul and Steve at thebestofchester in relation to our other business activites, this is a first class team for which the city of Chester and its businesses should both be proud and grateful. We have no hesitation at all in strongly recommending involvement to and on the part of Chester businesses and consumers who will find a friendly, prompt and receptive approach backed up by high levels of personal integrity and professionalism. Mark and Liz Evans, La Cantina, Chester
Cheshire Jets have been working with Paul and Steve from thebestofchester for 6 months. The ‘bestof’ franchises aim to bring together and promote the best businesses within a specific area; both Paul and Steve do this with the highest level of professionalism for the Chester area. They bring a tremendous amount of energy and drive to everything they have done for The Jets and have made a significant contribution to both raising our profile with the Chester business community and helping us forge links with future sponsors. Their knowledge and relationships with the key business people of Chester is, in my experience, second to none and know that they are held in the highest regard by them. I have no hesitation in continuing to recommend thebestofchester to individuals and companies safe in the knowledge that it will benefit their business. Peter Hawkins, Director, Cheshire Jets
I have worked with Paul at thebestofchester for about a year now and his personal input to assist me in establishing qualified business relationships in the Chester area has been fantastic. What I have been impressed by is his unfailing desire to help me add to my business relationships and ensuring that he has a grasp of my professional services so that he can effect the appropriate introductions. This has worked extremely well and has led to extra business for my firm plus long lasting relationships. I have always placed a great deal of emphasis on personal relationships and I have seldom come across anyone like Paul who actually ‘thinks’ about my business and not exclusively about his own. The level of service he provides is excellent and I have referred some new clients to him along the way so they can benefit from his service too! John Fairbrother, Partner, Begbies Traynor
We have been a member of thebestofchester for over 12 months and within that time it has managed to produce extremely positive and tangible results for our business. Paul and Steve provide a very proactive approach together with genuine drive and enthusiasm to help develop each business to its' maximum potential. They are constantly implementing new ideas to help spring-board thebestofchester into the forefront of the local business community.Nick Wheeler, Insite Architecture
Dee House Hoole Road Chester
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