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item[0]="<i>I had the pleasure of working with Tom as part of The Shift Forum - a one-day event held to educate local businesses about the relevance and importance of an online presence for their business. Tom was a fellow keynote speaker and offered his expertise in online marketing strategies. I was impressed at his knowledge in this field, as well as his generosity in volunteering both his time and good-will to help make the event happen. His open-minded approach to life and business allow him to develop authentic insights, which are backed by years of practical experience. For anyone seeking to gain a fresh perspective and advice on their business, I suggest they give Tom a call.</i> <strong>Freelance Copywriter, Copybreak (business partner)</strong>"
item[1]="<i>Tom impresses with his professionalism, the experience he brings to all of his operations and, in particular, the passion and integrity he displays in the development of social entrepreneurship. Tom is a social entrepreneur with a strong collaborative style. If you need a clear and inquisitive thinker with a well-developed capacity for innovative problem-solving and a facility for learning as he assists, Tom is the person you need.</i> - <strong>Dr Neil Bechervaise, NB Consulting (Australasia)</strong>" 
item[2]="<i>Thank you for such an information packed session. I can see that you live what you teach and your confident approach was so down-to-earth that I found myself relaxed about my venture for the first time in a while. I am slowly applying each day, and am very happy with the steady progress.</i> - <strong>Micro business under development</strong>"
item[3]="<i>Tom has a genuine interest in helping others to succeed in their business.</i> - <strong>Ms Helen Down, Synthesis Marketing</strong>"
item[4]="<i>A man who challenges your own position to help you gain a new perspective. A man with passion and a driving enthusiasm to explore new digital economy opportunities and ideas. A man with a depth and breadth of experience that is astonishing. A man that makes you welcome, and always values your contribution. Such a man is Tom Laing. Tom volunteered his expertise and time in support of a regional small business workshop, The Shift - Taking Your Business Online, delivering an entertaining and informative session on the theme: Online Marketing Strategies.</i> - <strong>Regional Broadband Coordinator, Dept Broadband Communications &amp; the Digital Economy</strong>"
item[5]="<i>Tom Laing is a deep thinker, considerate colleague and a supportive business partner for those seeking to contribute to sustainable prosperity.</i> - <strong>Dr Colin Benjamin, Marshall Place Associates</strong>"
item[6]="<i>Tom has a rich background of disciplines and experience that, like the soil of his local McLaren Vale region, is now producing reliable and much sought after harvests. In Tom's case, the yield is of passion for business and for connecting business people with each other and opportunities. Good to engage now.</i> - <strong>Marketing Director, Patrick Baker and Associates</strong>"
item[7]="<i>Tom Laing, a lecturer, coach and consultant, has a deep understanding of what drives small business success in our global and networked world. He has helped hundreds of small business owners and is a wonderfully people oriented coach</i> - <strong>CEO,   <a href='http://www.disciplinedinnovation.com/' target='_blank'>Disciplined Innovation Pty Ltd</a></strong>"
item[8]="<i>Tom is a dedicated and committed presenter of sound and considered professional material and entirely suited to the role of a professional educator. I have valued his opinions and research assistance and strongly endorse his value to the academic and wider community</i> - <strong>Owner. Life. Be in it. International<a href='http://www.lifebeinit.org/' target='_blank'>Life. Be in it. International</a></strong>"


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