What some of our Designers & Craftspeople clients say about us

“Suzanne is a wealth of information, enthusiastic, supportive, and committed to getting the best out of programme participants. She motivates and instructs her students by providing thoughtful counsel, suggestions, and ideas”

“We would be delighted to recommend Florence as we found her mentoring on export very helpful and informed, down to earth advice as well as specific to us at the time.”

— Charlie Mahon Pottery, Co Cork

“Having the support of Suzanne May throughout the Driving Export programme gave me , as a Jewellery Brand  the confidence to sell my pieces overseas . The programme helped me as a business to research, plan and prepare to grow. Visiting trade shows in Europe to learn and understand design trends directly, guided by an expert like Suzanne, was an amazing recommended lifetime experience . “

— Sandia Dublin, Dublin

I had the opportunity to work with Florence Magee to review my website for export, to develop sales to and from the Irish diaspora and identify diversified potential in my product ranges. Florence was a pleasure to work with and her help has proved very beneficial for the development of my business.

“Suzanne assessed the stage that my business was at, and then offered practical, manageable steps to take it to the next level. Equally importantly she was also able to give insights and suggestions into the creative decisions I was making with my work which really helped me to change them for the better. Suzanne has huge experience in the sector her advice was particularly pertinent to me. Working with Suzanne was one of the most valuable things that I did for my business in 2021.”

“Florence has a great combination of deep knowledge into the creative industry and business/financial expertise. The invaluable guidance I received was very relevant, realistic and achievable. As a result I was able to implement it with ease. “

— Yukako Shibata Artist, London