What People Say About Us

I engaged David Madden of Madden Consulting to work with me when my business was in a period of decline in May 2009.  At the time I had four shops in the greater Cork area employing 20 people (including part-timers).  With the help of David’s practical support and guidance, I rationalised my business down to two shops and I currently employ just 10 staff members.

My business is now profitable and is well positioned to cope with and survive this challenging business climate.............. I have no hesitation in recommending David to any business owner

Jerry Dwyer, Managing Director, Pet Shops

I have worked with David for a number of years and we have delivered group programmes together.  David is a skilled communicator; he has excellent reflective qualities, strong facilitation skills along with intuitive coaching abilities.

As a consultant, supporting clients, David demonstrates strength in his core financial expertise, but also in relation to general business advice, business systems and processes and particularly financial reporting systems.

David is a professional who performs to the highest standards and I am happy to recommend him as a consultant to my clients

Olive Fives

Management & Organisational Development

David worked for almost 18 months as an SME Business Mentor on The Discovery Partnership’s Enterprise Builder Programme, mentoring and advising Bank of Ireland SME clients. During this time David mentored clients in the Retail, Food & Beverage and Professional Services sectors.

David has a good rapport with clients, he demonstrates good insight and he is skilled in quickly getting to the heart of client business issues.  David’s client approach is both informative and helpful and he is always forward-looking and solution-driven.  He challenges clients to address specific areas where improvement is possible and to grasp opportunities to bring their business forward.  David has strong communication skills and his client reports are practical, clear and concise.  I have no hesitation in recommending David as a business mentor.

Billy O’Connor

Managing Partner, The Discovery Partnership

"David  mentored me on the Beacon Initiative programme for five months.  During this period, he offered me invaluable and practical input on marketing & advertising, purchasing & stock control, shop layout and gross margin analysis.  I found David’s approach honest, constructive and motivational. David challenged me greatly and yet was always very supportive in doing so.  Our Sales trend has reversed in our favour and my cost control has significantly improved. I am happy to recommend David"

Niamh Twomey

MD WordsWorth Bookshop, Millstreet