“Maria is a great person to have if you “need sorting out”. She has the ability to rapidly identify and implement effective solutions, bring value and enable an organisation to grow. She communicates well, wanting to make sure not only her personal interactions are good, but also supports and advises senior managers on effective communications with the organisation.”

“We were particularly busy earlier in the year and needed to add resource to our team, most critically we needed someone we could trust to work remotely. Maria stepped in seamlessly; working with us three days a week, she quickly understood our business and was deliver operational improvements which enables our business to run more effectively, saving us time and money, as well as improving stress levels into the bargain. I’d definitely call on her services again.”

“I had an HR issue that I had never had to deal with before and, although ignorant of the procedures, I was aware that the consequences of getting it wrong could be very serious. I therefore asked Maria for help, and her knowledge and advice were invaluable. She understood my concerns and, as well as setting out the legal requirements in detail, she offered practical solutions that meant the issue was dealt with before it became a major problem. I will definitely be turning to Maria for assistance in the future, she offers great support in a number of areas that most small business owners do not deal with on a regular basis – an extremely useful and financially effective service.”

“Acorns & Oaks were referred to me when I needed help with a staff disciplinary matter. Maria was quickly able to understand the situation, provide appropriate outcomes and paperwork, as well as attending an onsite meeting at short notice. Having Maria there to advise and mediate on a difficult situation was a huge help. She is professional, yet personable and I’d happily recommend her to others.”