Business Support Services - Resource Provider

“I have worked with Gail over the last year and she always has a smile on her face. She is "the oracle" for social enterprise and has produced some real impactful change for companies she has engaged with. I wouldn't hesitate in recommending Gail to any organisation seeking support in developing their business.”

Kevin Lund - Business Adviser, Business Link Yorkshire

“I have worked with Gail as a colleague for some time now. She is a very pleasant person to know and an extremely committed, professional and enthusiastic Business Adviser. She has many years of business experience and a vast number of contacts which is incredibly useful for
her clients. She has a common sense approach and is totally focused on doing the best job possible for her client companies. I have no hesitation in recommending Gail.”

Pat Black - Business Adviser, Business Link Yorkshire

“I have worked for Gail on several occasions whilst at York professionals, and although she was the person hiring me, I felt i need never be concerned about the fine detail of the event. She meticulously facilitated the meetings and my job of catering for them ran smoothly. Nothing was left to the last minute and everything checked and organised with precision.
I have also worked with Gail on team building events at Harmony House Cookery School and she was always innovative, positive and worked well with all clients. She is always full of enthusiasm and always ready for a challenge.
My main recommendation for Gail is that she treats everyone the with the same enthusiasm. She is always ready to help and lend a hand whatever the job, to help every person succeed with the business venture they have embarked o, over and above the remit of her engagement”

Hilary Finney - Harmony House Cookery School

“Gail is a very personable individual who always gives 100% in everything she does. I would highly recommend Gail”

Michael H. Menzies-Baird (Mingus) – MMB Law

"Gail Carter organised the launch of Knowledge Base (UK) Ltd with a degree of independence and professionalism rarely found. She deployed a range of knowledge, skill and ability to ensure that we had a maximum number of invitees attending the event. I would therefore recommend Business Support Services to any company wanting to attract decision makers to a company launch or marketing event - you will not be disappointed."

Chris Baxter - General Manager, Knowledge Base (UK) Ltd

"I would like to thank you for your hard work in organising the official opening of the Innovation Centre extension, which was a great success."

Susanne Walker - Managing Director, Innovation Centre

"have greatly appreciated your reliability. It’s good to know that someone is thinking things through and solving problems on our behalf."

Ashley Bookman - Managing Director, Momentum Consultants

"I have known Gail for two years and she has continued to impress me with her level of professionalism, attention to detail and calm caring manner towards all she is required to undertake. I would recommend Gail and her Company to anyone wanting flexible, professional and reliable business support."

Business Liaison Unit - University College Scarborough

“Gail always provides a professional and knowledgeable response in supporting clients in their development, ensuring that she understands their business needs. Her attention to detail ensures that her work is thorough and competent, with her expectations of others being of the highest order.”
David Hassall - Social Enterprise Adviser, Business Link Yorkshire

“Gail has been an enthusiastic and conscientious member of the Business Link Yorkshire Social Enterprise Adviser team. She gives effective support to her clients and is always willing to help her colleagues.”

Rupert Shires - Social Enterprise Adviser, Business Link Yorkshire

“Gail has an excellent knowledge of social enterprise and the wider third sector, and is extremely dedicated in the support she gives to clients.”

Ian Adderley - Information and Membership Officer, Social Enterprise Yorkshire and Humber (SEYH)

“Gail has been a colleague at Business Link Yorkshire for the last twelve months working as a business adviser mainly with (but not exclusively) social enterprises. She has an extensive knowledge and a great network of contacts in this field and has been a valuable member of the team. I look forward to working with Gail in the future on a number of projects and happily recommend her.”

James Dunwell - Business Adviser, Business Link Yorkshire

“Gail is, basically, a great Business Adviser for charities and social enterprises! Firstly she knows her stuff, and it's borne out of direct personal experience in the not for profit sector. She's run charities as well as sat on the Board of several nfp organisations. Secondly, she has great personal charisma - able to win people over quickly and gain their confidence and trust. And thirdly she has a great knowledge and understanding of the products and services that Business Link can offer it's customers and sources of advice and help outside of the Business Link network. Finally, she always manages to keep her sense of humour, even when the pressure is really on.”

David Lale - Chairman, People Unlimited

“I have worked with Gail for just over a year and have always found her to be positive and passionate about supporting her clients. She has an excellent knowledge of the social enterprise sector and is a supportive and caring colleague.”

Helen Hoyle - Social Enterprise Adviser, Business Link Yorkshire

“Gail has always been a person who works with integrity and has a vast range of skills. Her work in social enterprise brought her into contact with diverse groups and individuals where she has had to give support in both a practical and personcentred way. I can recommend gail to be a reliable and effective adviser.”

Jean Kent -Enterprise Facilitator, Business Link Yorkshire

“Gail has been a fantastic support to our business and her advice has saved us over £3,000. She knowledge of social enterprise start up has been invaluable. I highly recommend Gail and thank her for all her work.”

Charlie Mitchell

“Gail pointed me in the right direction and supported me through the change.”

Lorna Bird