"I am looking at administering personal websites and run online business in the near future and the examples using your websites as reference were invaluable. The practical examples were relevant (from my business point of view) and the tips you provided are really helpful. "
Prosper Zvandaziva - IT Support

"I was unmotivated with learning about IT and Ecommerce but after great discussions and opportunities to explore varying topics with particular attention to improving a website I changed my mind! You provided good advice and tips on website opportunities that was very content relevant. Thank you. www.Hito.org.nz "
Erica Cumming - CEO

"I'm planning a webstore 90% focused on affiliate marketing, so a lot of the information you have shared with us regarding the goldmine software is pure gold to me. I have learned a lot of useful practical information than I expected and is directly applicable. Definitely learnt a lot about building and maintaining customer relationships. I have spent countless hours scouring many forums and articles on the internet over the years and thought I pretty much knew it all. But you have shown many techniques I have not heard about before. I have never worked with such a passionate person who thrives on sharing his knowledge. You make things very easy to understand and interesting! "
Ryan Blundell - Auckland

"Simon provides great real life examples that make sense - especially since I want to run my own e-business your opinions are very interesting. If you are interested in e-business then I recommend you listen to what he has to say. "
Nena Boyd - Wentworth Park, Auckland

"Practical and useful - especially since the future is the internet and having a presence on the World Wide Web that brings in results. I look forward to applying your ideas on my website. "
Lara Hogan, Auckland

"I love the practical examples from the real world - the world you have your own businesses in. I can use these ideas in my family business as you give me practical example. "
Stella Wong - Auckland

"As I am interested in making websites Simon has made me aware of some very important factors for success. You provide practical and useful information (not just text book theories). I like the way you make sure I can understand the concepts you teach and anyone who realises that marketing - in particular the internet marketing medium is important must pay attention to what you say."
Gloria Mak - Auckland

"Thankyou for your complimentary copy of your audio CD "7 Deadly Website Mistakes". Having taken the time to listen to it twice (and I will be listening to it a couple of times again), I feel very enthusiastic about making some much needed changes to my website and turning it from a money pit, into a money pot!

It is clear that you have extensive knowledge in your field and I feel that I have much to learn from you, not just in terms of what you can do for my website, but what you can do for my business as a whole.

I look forward to having the opportunity to sit down with you and not only rattle some ideas about, but also have some new ideas thrown at me too.

Although your CD is probably the key to bringing people to you, I thought there was so much valuable info on there that you should not really be giving it away for free. I'm beyond doubt that just implenting changes to my business which have come from my interpertation of the CD, will reward me with much extra revenue, let alone what might happen when we sit down to have a better discussion."
John Punshon - J W Finishings Ltd

"Just wanted to say thank you for such an excellent ezine.
Where do you get all this really useful stuff?! I keep passing things on each time to my young IT student who's helping with my site, and he's learning too.
Great work.
Cheers. "
Robyn Pearce, New Zealand www.GettingAGripOnTime.com

"Simon has a great deal of knowledge in the field of Sales and Marketing, and I have learnt tremendously from him.
He is always prepared to offer advice and help to employees and customers. His relationship with customers and suppliers alike is one of trust and genuinely going that extra mile for them. I found Simon very supportive, patient and willing to share any knowledge and experiences. "
Vanessa Taylor - OEM Customer Services Manager.

"Simon is not only academically extremely strong, but applies theoretical principles in practise. He has an extraordinary flair for all marketing, advertising and sales issues. "
Wilna Fourie - Director.

"Simon has been extremely successful in developing new products and markets and growing the sales through a clear business plan and innovative initiatives.
Simon has excellent management, negotiating, decision making, planning and organisational skills as well as being very customer focused and professional in everything he does.
I have enjoyed Simon's support and received great benefit in seeking Simon's comments and views on a wide range of matters that concerned our operation. "
John Lennox - Sales Manager.

"Simon is an engaging and enthusiastic speaker with an excellent command of his subject. Attendees are very responsive to his open and confident style which encourages participation and lots of questions.
Simon organises his lectures well with a range of visual material that includes overhead transparencies, video, and facility with the whiteboard.
I would have no hesitation in engaging Simon to lecture in this subject again. "
Jeanette Budgett - Academic Staff Member

"Simon is equipped with a personality which can handle a tough task under pressure. Simon applies both theoretical and practical marketing knowledge. "
Dr Henry Chung - Department of Commerce

"Documentation is a special feature of Simon's work habits, showing a consistently high standard. In the time that I have known Simon, he has proved himself to be a very hardworking and reliable person. "
Dave Waldron PhD - MIT

"Simon shows great communication skills through all levels and different cultures.
He is very professional, energetic, and co-operative at all times and has natural skills in all areas of business, in particular marketing and staff management.
Simon likes to share his knowledge. I learned a lot of knowledge from Simon.
He is also good at encouraging people. He really listens to you, thinks about suggestions seriously and ensures business processes are continously improving and more efficient.
Simon is very thoughtful and considerate. He is very aware of the different aspects and protocols of different cultures. As our suppliers and customers range from Indian, Asia, South African, to Caucasian, he ensures that he does not offend or make them ill-at-ease."
Vickie Shi - OEM Customer Services Manager

"Simon is very customer focused, diligent, professional and dedicated.
He is always willing to go the extra mile and work extra time to fulfil customer needs, support others and help move the business forward.
I have always found Simon's skills (technical and written), quick learning and client rapport to be excellent."
Grant Holmes, Director - Wire Solutions Ltd

"Simon has been a leader in the area of self-motivation and self-improvement training and as the company changed and grown has taken on additional duties without hesitation."
Gary Campbell, Managing Director - Arrow Components NZ Ltd

"With his proven ability and enthusiasm, Simon has succeeded in establishing our new venture as one of the leading companies supplying alternative energy in NZ, significantly increasing our business with this group.
Simon has a particular flair as an ideas man, and for the promotion of those ideas.
He will work enthusiatically and tirelessly to achieve a targeted objective. He has the qualities required to make these ideas succeed."
AM (Tony) Russell - Regional Manager - C+I NZ Ltd

"Simon is reliable, loyal and a conscientious person.
Simon at all times presents himself with distinction to clients and peers alike."
Fran Scurr, Production Manager Central - Works Property Services.

"Simon has a natual ability to learn. He shows a pleasing initiative and dependability and has an affinity for higher studies."
Charlie McCloud, Area Manager - MWD

"Simon's intelligence, very sound command of written language and diligence assured him of producing excellent grammatical English work.
Simon has the insight and language to execute a wide range of assignments very successfully. His ability with writing extends beyond the workmanlike demands of analysis and explanation. "
Paul Monin - Senior English Lecturer

"Hi Simon, thanks for teaching us, and we have learned many practical things which beyond the book. thanks! and I am appreciate what you do for me. Thanks very much. Hope to see you again in sometime future. "
Syringa - Massey University 2nd Year BBS Student