Pebble in action

Driver Trading

Jonathan Driver, owner of a management consultancy, spends around 50% of his time travelling. He needs reliable access to his extensive contacts database from anywhere in the world. I investigated a number of options and hired server space. He can now see the same Outlook setup from any computer. I entered the contacts, and have access to the same folder so that I can send out marketing material, and invoice clients.

"I had allowed the most valuable asset in my business, a network of nearly 2,000 people and companies to become compromised through lack of back-up, prone to PC malfunctions and with no ability for update. Natalie took the whole responsibility for making this database work and has come up with a world-class solution, combining technology, simplicity but most importantly fitting in with my hectic travel schedule. She has made an enormous difference to my day to day work." Jonathan Driver

Ripe Strategic

Kaye Coleman, principal at Ripe Strategic, pitches for business and presents pricing workshops in blue chip organisations throughout the world. My role is to create impressive PowerPoint presentations, proofing the content for consistency, and the data for accuracy. Kaye has a busy lifestyle involving lots of travel, so I handle personal administration, like creating spreadsheets for her accountant on income from her rental properties and completing her VAT returns.

"Natalie works for me one day a week. She has greatly assisted in moving a number of admin activities along; things I never get time to do or do not get to the top of my to do list, although they are important in growing my business. Having Natalie around motivates me to take action. She is a really helpful person, great to work with and, importantly, flexible to my needs and timings." Kaye Coleman

Expatbenchmarking

James Holder provides a service to Human Resource professionals who move employees internationally. He runs training sessions, facilitates peer group meetings and provides a benchmarking website analysing employee benefits. I consolidate, update and upload data to the site, and assist in organising training sessions and preparing presentations. I set up a SharePoint (document storage) site, structuring and uploading data and writing a user guide. I proof policies, ensuring consistency across a family of documents.

"I have worked with Natalie for five years and currently use her skills to help me better manage my time and allow me to focus on developing my business. Her commitment to getting the job done and attention to detail are genuinely second to none. She is dedicated, flexible, hard working, and easy to work with. She needs little instruction and I can fully trust her to deliver on time and within budget. Natalie is an extension of my team, and for any small business with aspirations to grow and needing help in all manner of tasks she would be a valuable resource.”  James Holder