Wenta Avis 

I've had some very helpful sessions with Matt Cheevers at Wenta. He's knowledgeable, honest and supportive and you can have frank and open discussions with him about all things business related.

Matt had a wealth of information and advise for me to tap into, I would definitely recommend a meeting with him. BW, Caroline Clare Counselling.

Matt was really helpful and informative explaining the different options for self-employment which I needed to start my own business.

I attended a one-to-one business advice session with Michael Martin and unfortunately found the experience somewhat disappointing.
Although a few useful points were raised, I felt the consultation lacked structure and focus. A considerable amount of time was spent on discussions that weren't directly relevant to my business, like global or national current situations and business matters overall, leaving limited opportunity to explore the areas where I was actually seeking guidance.

I had hoped for more practical advice, constructive feedback and clear next steps, but came away feeling that the session hadn't fully addressed my needs.
The follow-up communication was also disappointing, which added to the overall experience.

I appreciate that this is a free service and that experiences may vary depending on the adviser. However, I believe that even a free consultation should be focused, engaging and respectful of the client's time.

Hopefully, this feedback will help improve the experience for future entrepreneurs.

I have a long way to go in business but can count on advice from Wenta. My most recent business advice meeting was with Matt Cheevers, Matt was candid about what I needed to do and achieve to stop my business stagnating, which is what I needed!

I recently had a 1:1 session with Matt to enquire about pricing and target customers as I felt this was a barrier for me moving forward with my business.
I went into the session nervous about what to expect, but after a brief discussion about my plan and vision, I felt confident that Matt had taken on board what I had said and began helping me move in the right direction with a professional, non-judgmental and grounded approach.
The insights, education and perspectives given throughout the session were delivered in a friendly and understandable way that was easily appliable to where I am currently at in my business journey.
I was sent the resources spoken about during the session within a short time frame after it had finished. These have been really valuable at helping me break things down and brought clarity to my vision and path going forward.
Since our session I have continued to feel supported and feel comfortable reaching out again for a follow-up session. Thank you Matt!

Matt provides invaluable support and encouragement to me every time we communicate. He believes in my product and he keeps me going through all my wobbles and self doubts. His advice and knowledge is fantastic and I have no idea where I would be without him. Matt is a credit to the organisation and I'm so grateful to have him as my mentor and to Wenta for making his support possible.

Wenta offers fantastic, practical, relevant, current and straightforward training for small businesses. The sessions are delivered by people who have years of experience and are confident in providing clear explanations and answering varied questions.
I've attended a few sessions; most were presented by Bhups Chauhan. Bhups is exceptional. Btw, I am based in Canada. "Live" sessions are too early for me, but the recordings are terrific and easy to access. Thank you, Wenta et al, for the excellent work you do!

Michael was very knowledgeable and made me feel totally comfortable so I could ask as many questions as I liked. He gave me some very good advice and some starting points. I’m very grateful, thank you Michael

I had a zoom call with Michael regarding setting up a small business. He was very informative and knowledgeable, his advice and guidance was very much appreciated. I would highly recommend, he gave me lots to think about!

I was always worried that I would be teamed up with someone that didn’t understand my thought process and quirkiness but I was wrong . Michael from the start understood it all - his attention to detail and problem solving made the process of my outlandish business plan come to life. Michael has been patient, thorough, brutally honest and encouraging. I hope I make him proud with a success story. Buki

Matt has been extremely empowering and full of ideas that have made a positive difference to my business journey.

I’ve had two really informative meetings with Michael Martin, Wenta Business Adviser, and I can’t recommend him highly enough!

Michael talked me through the process of setting up a CIC step by step, answering all my questions and making sure it was genuinely the best option for me and my business. He was incredibly knowledgeable, patient and supportive throughout — and made what could have felt like a daunting process feel so much easier!

If you’re thinking about starting a small business, or you’re already running one and need some guidance, I’d definitely recommend booking a FREE online meeting with Michael.
… Why wouldn’t you?!

Thank you, Michael, for all your help and advice! ⭐ Gill Ward

My experience with Michael Martin has been exceptional from the very first time we spoke. Not only is he an incredibly personable and communicative individual who genuinely understands business, but he also made me feel that I truly belonged in this world and gave me a great deal of clarity and direction.
It is evident to me that Michael has an enormous amount to teach those around him. What particularly stands out is his patience and willingness to support people who are just beginning their journey into the business world. He has a remarkable ability to make complex concepts feel accessible and understandable, while at the same time encouraging others to think bigger.
From my perspective, if my business ultimately comes to fruition, I would seriously consider inviting Michael to take on a directorial role within the company. I have rarely encountered someone with such patience, dedication and genuine passion for business. It is clear to me that Michael did not study business purely for financial gain; rather, he pursued it because he is genuinely fascinated by the field and deeply passionate about understanding how businesses can grow, succeed and stand the test of time.
He is an exceptionally interesting person to speak with, always seeming to have an insightful answer readily available. His approach to business is centred around long-term success. He has an ability to look several steps ahead, anticipate potential challenges and identify ways of addressing them through what can often feel like the simplest of conversations.
Michael Martin is, without doubt, a visionary. He is passionate not only about business itself, but also about sharing his knowledge and helping others develop their own potential within the business world.
I sincerely hope to speak with him again in December, because I genuinely believe that having someone like Michael by my side could make an extraordinary difference to the future of my business. With his knowledge, vision and guidance, I believe I could build a successful, multi-million-pound business capable of creating value and lasting for generations to come.

Obrigada Michael!

-Nicole Melecchi

Micheal is truly informative and knowledgeable mentor. His years of experience in the industry provides a rich phletora of sound advice.

Working with Matt Cheevers has been about much more than simply growing my business.
There have been times when I have doubted myself and questioned whether I could really make this work. In those moments, Matt has encouraged me without simply telling me what I want to hear. He listens, gives me time to think things through, but also challenges me when I need challenging and keeps bringing me back to the actions that will actually move my business forward.
What I particularly value about Matt is that I never feel like I am just another appointment in his diary. He makes himself available outside our booked sessions, within reason for an email here and there or a question that needs answering, and there is a genuine sense that he cares about how I am doing as a person, not just how the business is doing.
Matt is focused, supportive and honest, and I have grown in confidence as well as in how I think about my business. I’m genuinely grateful to have him as my mentor. I truly recommend him as a business mentor

Martin provided excellent advice and practical methods to implement it. He also provided useful contacts that helped us progress. I continue to recommend Wenta and Martin where appropriate. We look forward to running some collaborations once we get to the next stage of our Young Persons Film and Media Incubator

Extraordinary service. Completely invaluable for a novice like me. We focussed on the bits I was struggling with and it was very helpful. Speaking to a real person, one on one, was wonderful.

Had a fantastic meeting with Michael at Wenta .He was so helpful and answered all of my questions .I would definitely recommend him .
So good to have this kind of help available to someone like myself setting up a business.
Thank you 😊

Michael Martin is a pro. He really came across as very knowledgeable and helped me to think bigger than I was. I left the conversation feeling inspired and with a lot to think about. His approach was kind and thought-provoking.