about
DRIVE-CHANGE,
grow and succeed.
I’m Nick Paton an experienced new business and growth driver, and I’ve been helping service industry companies meet and win new clients for over 30 years.
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In the world of service delivery business demands often put pressure on the time and resources required to secure that growth. That’s where I come in.
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My mission is to rapidly link you with new business opportunities outside of 'normal' sales, while strategically assisting you in crafting and executing your growth plan.
I handle the growth management on your behalf to ensure it seamlessly integrates with your daily workflow, preventing disruptions in ongoing work, providing mentorship to staff, equipping them with the guidance to manage their roles, and make informed and well-directed decisions.
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The companies and individuals I work with not only experience improved short-term results but also develop the resilience and adaptability needed for sustained success in this ever-evolving industry.
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testimonials
Working with Nick is a truly enriching experience. Nick has an exceptional ability to build and sustain strong client relationships, fostering trust and cultivating long-term partnerships that drive measurable success. His talent for identifying opportunities and crafting tailored solutions consistently contributes to business growth and exceeding client expectations.
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Nick combines strategic vision with an approachable and professional manner, enabling him to navigate complex challenges and bring teams together with clarity and focus. His dedication to understanding client needs and delivering impactful results sets him apart as a leader in his field
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Any organisation seeking expertise in business development and relationship management would greatly benefit from Nick's ability to deliver exceptional value and forge meaningful results driven change.
Ryanne Law - Client Strategy Manager at Pico Group
Nick’s mentoring has helped me immensely during a time of change and uncertainty. Our weekly conversations have given me motivation and enabled me to keep a positive mindset throughout a transitioning period in my life. I really appreciate all of his help and would recommend to anyone
Chloe White - Business Manager, Norton Motorcycles
Nick's well deserved reputation in the Exhibitions & Events industry has been earned over a number of years, by his hands on approach to business combined with a strong measure of enthusiasm and a large slice of good humour thrown in to the mix.
Nick is hard working, totally committed and insightful - he management skills are possibly the best I have come across and his strength of character has been a driving force in turning challenging situations into successes on many occasions - a highly valuable asset in our 'every project is a prototype' industry.
I have worked in a number of businesses with Nick both as a colleague, as a client and as a supplier and in every situation and circumstance, Nick's professionalism comes to the fore.
I would have no hesitation in recommending working with Nick.
Paul Kestenbaum - Director, Visual Response Ltd