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Why BowShot? 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Members participate for many reasons. Here are some of them:
 
 
 
Successful outcomes

I've been involved in Dorset BowShot almost since its inception. Lessons learnt during that time played a significant part in the successful disposal of my business. Much of this was due to Nicholas' excellent helmsmanship, to whom I am very grateful. Mark Brooks, Telephonetics VIP

  
Peer support

Nicholas and the group have been a great help in the development of my business. It is so useful to have a group of peers with whom I can, in confidence, discuss all things good & bad. As a facilitator Nicholas is exceptional. Nas Amir-Amardi, Detox in a Box Ltd
 
  
Enjoyable

I have enjoyed my first year of membership tremendously. The group continues to inspire and pose interesting questions in equal measure and is a key part of my personal development (and that of the business). I would like to thank Nicholas for the opportunity to be part of the group. I first met Nicholas 5 years ago, when I was still employed. Nicholas was an important mentor to me in the early days and was one of the factors that gave me the confidence to leave employment and set up on my own. Once my business was up-and-running Nicholas continued to advise and guide me, pointing me in the right directions. His faith in me as an entrepreneur (securing me speaking engagements that I would not have been able to get without his help) gave me great confidence and helped not only the business's development, but also me personally. Thank you Nicholas for all your help... Peter Czapp, WOW Innovation
 
 
  
Inspiration

The excellent attendance is a great testimony of the success of your initiative... Thanks to everyone on the group for their friendship, support and inspiration... Anthony Elliot-Square, Third Dimension Ltd
 
 
  
Growth focus

... an excellent service for MD's of growing businesses...
John Davies - TDSi Ltd
 
   
  
Shared experience

...an amazingly informative and supportive session by Nicholas Steven. He set me on track to what is now the highest hitting website in Dorset, on target to achieve 900,000 hits this year...the ultimate professional... The group acts as a fantastic support network, where individuals share experiences and the speakers are always informative and often inspirational. Paul Clarke, Bournemouth Surfing Ltd
 
Inspirational

I have been greatly impressed by...the Bowshot dinners organised by Nicholas Steven - quite inspirational. Nicholas is a real asset..the effect on the local economy cannot be underestimated.  Jonathan Grant, New Voice Media ltd
 
  
Thought provoking

I... have found the group to be an extremely useful resource that has helped me develop my business. As an advisor of other businesses, a Bowshot meeting is always my opportunity to sit back and reflect on my own business once a month and seek the opinion of my peers. Nicholas has over the last two years arranged for some excellent and thought provoking speakers to attend the meetings. However, it is Nicholas' personal experience, his impartiality and the excellent way in which he chairs the meetings that really makes these meetings productive.
 
  
Ideas and drive

I...come away feeling recharged mentally, full of ideas and full of drive regardless of ones mood before hand. In the 7 years I've known Nicholas I've learned he has a wonderful manner and commitment that have earned him much respect. Michael Naylor, Clickair Ltd

   
Contacts

Nicholas has always been extremely professional, kind and courteous. His network of contacts is invaluable and extraordinary and sage advice always welcome. Sarah Daykin, Distant Brits Ltd
 
 
 
Focused and relevant

I am finding the Bowshot evenings most inspiring, meeting people who are achieving great things with their own businesses... focused and relevant. 
Adrian Fisher - Adrian Fisher Mazes
  
 
 
Personal Development

...very useful from both a business and personal development standpoint... David Fairchild, Locum Diary Ltd
 
 
Connection and confiding

There are very few quality events for women who run their own businesses. It is quite a lonely world when you are in that situation because you can't really confide and get help from colleagues or clients. I have found the Ladies' Bowshot group to be a great forum for sharing ideas, gaining support and inspiration. Nicholas has been the ideal facilitator, bringing discipline, quality input and great speakers. The group has now gained some real momentum and the montly meetings are a highlight in my diary. Isabelle Edward, EIMS Ltd
  
 
 
 
 
 
Proven tools

Nicholas is the consummate facilitator who has introduced outside experts who bring a wealth of knowledge and practical tools which can be applied to make a difference...I have found BowShot to be a very stimulating and valuable facilitation. If you want to improve your game you get a coach who teaches you tools that are proven to work! Martin Doyle, DQ Global Ltd