"We worked with Cynara to develop and implement a new business strategy. We particularly valued Cynara's holistic approach and the business planning tools that she brought. Her help made a real difference and allowed us to develop and deliver a much improved strategy. Cynara's real strength is in helping businesses to step back and understand what they have to offer."

“In the 10 years we have been in business, I don’t think I’ve spent such a useful hour on marketing than the one spent with Cynara. She focused my approach, gave me real activities to put in place immediately and gave me a deeper understanding of my customers. I can honestly say I’m excited about getting started and getting results.”

"I recently attended a marketing workshop which was presented by Cynara Livera held at Thornton Science Park. I found the format to be very informative and I was able to take a number of helpful tips away with me which I hope to put to good use in the future. I would have no hesitation in recommending Cynara’s workshops to professional people interested in subjects such as effective marketing skills & strategies."

"Cynara was friendly, and genuinely interested in the charity, and the project, that I'm working on. She offered some excellent advice - it was great to have a different viewpoint on the project and the way that I am trying to promote it. She offered suggestions that I could action, but also took away her own actions to help me with more information and signposting.   I found Cynara to be objective, extremely helpful and open. There was no hard sell or any pressure to take up paid marketing services. She has enabled me to take my project a step further, and to branch out to other organisations that I wouldn't have approached without her advice, and for that I am very grateful."  

"Working with Cynara on developing my company’s new marketing activity has been a real joy. She really took the time to understand what makes us different and has developed an extremely well thought through plan of action. In identifying our three target market sectors with the most potential, she helped us discover an inspirational new marketing direction for Mortimer. I have found Cynara to be extremely encouraging, helpful and utterly professional! In working with Cynara we always find her to be supportive, friendly and find her creative energy invaluable when brainstorming new ideas. Cynara has changed our approach to marketing and we will be continuing our work together in future."

"Cynara translates complex technical materials into clear and unambiguous marketing messages."

"I have worked with Cynara for eight years on numerous projects centered on maximising effectiveness within an organisation. I always find Cynara to be an excellent listener who then creatively sets out processes that engage and create a sense of ownership. I always feel that the processes is ‘done with’ rather than ‘done to’ me! Pathways to achieving outcomes are created, against success criteria that are measurable, ensuring accountability and rigour. Cynara is vision and person centred. She cleverly crafts questions that challenge me to be my best. This ensures that the organisation that I lead and manage has the right culture and operates effectively."

"I hired Cynara because I needed some clear thinking and effective research about marketing strategy … I was not disappointed!"

"I engaged Cynara to review my marketing activity and to also support the development of two websites. For both websites she produced the copy and also identified and engaged a local web designer and then managed the website development for us. Post website launch, Cynara developed a marketing approach and did the ‘spade work’ for implementing and running the campaign. I would highly recommend Cynara to anyone who is embarking on an initial brand launch or who is considering a refresh of their current activity and channels. She is professional, personable and delivers."

"CST has brought focus and clarity to my marketing activities, enabling me to double my turnover in just 2 years."

"Cynara guided the update of my web site which has brought many compliments from my contacts. She also got my Newsletter going which has been widely read and received favourable comments. She also found many new contacts for me and made it easy for me to approach them."