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Client testimonials:

We have now been working with Frazer for several months and although, so far, we have only implemented some of the ideas he has suggested, we have experienced a substantial increase in turnover  (well above our targets)...  Read the full letter
David Rivett, The Hale Kitchen & Bar

Frazer is extremely friendly, approachable, dynamic and driven and has a gift for thinking outside the box to find solutions... Everything he has done is done with the long term goal in mind - to sell the business in 5 years, keeping us focused on creating a system and process driven business model...I am extremely pleased I persuaded Frazer to take an equity share in the business... without him I would still be running a business a fraction of the size it is now. Read the full letter
A Roscow, Video Inventory Agency

What I found particularly useful was the advice on using my existing client database to re-establish contact and revitalise my business without having to constantly attract new customers without the expense of costly advertising.  Also a very detailed review of my company website and how to get the most from it was great.  Frazer, you made the whole process straight-forward and broke down the report into manageable points rather than an overwhelming task.  Thank you!
Nicholas Roche, Hale Natural Health Clinic.

Frazer has provided his consultancy services to our company and has added considerable value in terms of strategic planning and the introduction of ideas and methods to help us to achieve our business goals... on a personal level I have found Frazer to be professional and relaible in all our dealings.
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Matt Townsend, Fundingstore.com

"The written plan was concise and easy to follow; I have been able to share it with the whole team and they have been able to build upon the opportunities you identified which means everyone here is fully engaged in what we are trying to achieve." Read the full letter
Suzanne Stolberg, The Dental Team






In the end, all business operations can be reduced to three words: people, product and profits. Unless you've got a good team, you can't do much with the other two.
-       Lee Iacocca

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The Alchemy Network is a dynamic international business development consulting organisation that operates in the UK, Ireland, USA, Australia, New Zealand and Nigeria.


Alchemy Business Development Limited, based in Cheshire, is an independent business development and marketing consultancy operating as part of The Alchemy Network. 

Frazer Fearnhead, Business Development Consultant

Educated at Manchester Grammar School and Leeds University, Frazer passed his Law Society Finals, with a distinction, in 1993. He spent 12 eventful years in London working in the music industry as a specialist music lawyer.

In 1998 he founded BlueSilver an events and marketing company. The company  introduced pro-celebrity 5-a-side football tournaments to the major UK music festivals...

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Ian Bottomley,  Business Development Consultant

Ian has over 30 years extensive experience as a consultant and operational manager, up to and including board level, in sales and marketing, customer service and project managing change and efficiency improvement programmes in medium sized, FTSE 100 and international organisations. His experience covers a wide range of industries including utilities, telecoms, public sector, retail, pharmaceutical production, packaging and distribution, property, banking and financial services.

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David Mack, Business Development Consultant

Following 16 years of active service as an Engineering Office in the RAF David moved to work at Heathrow Airport, BAA, initially responsible for Operational Engineering and subsequently Utilities with an added role of Change Manager for a major change programme. In 2002 David hung up his corporate boots and opted to help out a struggling charity and ran a 300 bed activity and Conference Centre. In 2004, building on new skills learned,  David set up his own training company helping businesses with their business development, team building and training requirements.

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Hugo Simpson Hugo Simpson, Communications Skills Coach

Hugo is responsible for the delivery of our How to Create Personal Impact Workshops and also offers bespoke coaching for clients who wish to become confident charismatic communicators.

Hugo trained as an actor at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art and worked professionally for five years in TV film and theatre. In 2001 he set up his own events company and over the following five years turned it into a well established brand, employing over 30 staff and arranging events in over 20 countries.

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