Ian Dunstan - Cobalt Computer Solutions
Ian is the Managing Director of Cobalt Computer Solutions Ltd. He set the company up in 2001 and Cobalt has become a very established provider of IT and Technology solutions with a excellent reputation. He works mainly with Microsoft, and specialises in Server and Mobile Communication Technologies.
From his work with multiple companies he has a huge portfolio of innovative solutions. We particularly liked his quote " Working with small businesses is probably the most demanding sector. Many of our customers are Entrepreneurs and know what their problems are. We have to keep them happy by overcoming their problems with a unique solution, by using technology, a little flair and a lot of common sense."
Alastair Banks - Optix Solutions
Alastair is a director of Exeter based web design agency, Optix Solutions Ltd. He was a founding member of the company which was started in 1999. Optix now provide web design and search engine solutions to over 400 clients across the country and their portfolio includes a wide variety of clients from sole traders to the likes of Chrysler Jeep, Matchroom Sport and Gearhouse Broadcast (all multinational companies).
Alastair's interest in Google and search engines has been about since he started Optix over 8 years ago. In an industry that moves faster than almost any other, it's imperative that you and your web design company stay ahead of the game when it comes to the search engines. Alastair's presentation will teach you some tricks of the trade, give you some ideas to take back to your designers and aim to answer some questions about a so called 'black art' which will result in better search engine positions, more enquiries and ultimately more profit!
Richard Burrell - accountsdoctor
Richard has a passion for helping growing business get the most out of their accounting and business systems. He took that enthusiasm and started accountsdoctor in 2005. As a leading Sage Business Partner in the South West, Richard is able to use his specialist knowledge of what software is available on the market to get firms using 80 per cent of a program's capability rather than 20. His secret for success is customising the software for an individual company so that it works more efficiently.
Sarah Ford from Exeter-based juice company, Projuice, explains: "Richard has such great knowledge of the Sage system and he is so approachable. There are so many different systems, but Richard was able to tailor it exactly to our business. He always comes up with the answer to a question before you have thought of it and explains everything in simple terms that are easy to understand."
