ANCO
Business Solutions

Testimonials

"Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD) South has been involved with ANCO Business Solutions for a number of years, starting with the chronicling of families’ stories who have a family member with a developmental disability. Our more recent involvement (2008-09, 2009-10) has been funding the venture, morethanthelabel, in supporting adults with developmental disabilities to develop their personal interests as a career path and a business pursuit. PDD South is very appreciative of their efforts in supporting adults with developmental disabilities to realize their career aspirations" 
Leigh Bremner, CEO PDD South Region

“Colette has been a strong supporter of our agency and has worked well in partnership. I have always found her to be professional and courteous. I would endorse her as a partner.”
Crystal Elliott, Executive Director, Family Centre

"I have had the pleasure of serving with Colette on the executive of Executive Women International, Lethbridge Chapter for two years. Colette has brought insight and intelligence to her role as President, along with her inimitable experience in marketing and brand awareness to enhance the visibility of the Chapter and our individual members, not only locally, but within the entire EWI organization.

Colette has the gift of integrating warmth and genuine human understanding with keen marketing savvy and attacks her projects with enthusiasm and expertise."
Leanna Lomanski, Ducan Industries

"Serving this year as President of Executive Women International, I have had the honor of working with Colette on various projects for the organization. She is thorough in all she undertakes and is a true leader in all respects. Colette will be facilitating a webinar for Executive Women International regarding social media and how it can work for companies in late August, to an audience of approximately 2,800 people. She is a true professional."
Louise Anderson, Vice President, Maurice H. Joseph Inc.

"The trip to China, from a business and cultural experience perspective, was beyond successful. Wow...    And it could have never happened without the services you delivered in managing the development of our new website, promotional video, print materials and connections with government leaders..."
Georgina Knitel, P.Ag. MBA,  President
Rowland Seeds International

ANCO Business Solutions recently worked with us to develop a new strategic marketing plan for our entertainment business, including new branding, website and customer service initiatives. They provided knowledge and resources that are relevant, do-able and meet our business objectives.
Louise Lennax & Patti Hagel, owner Crazy Capers

"ANCO did a great job with the team building session. The information was timely and the delivery helped everyone see beyond their differences and really want to work together."                                    
Southern Alberta Society for the Handicapped

ANCO Business Solutions has been a support to Special Olympics Lethbridge since early 2005 and has taken on several initiatives on our behalf. We are very pleased with their ability to plan and organize, generate support from the business community and media, and keep us up to date on the status of projects. As well, they wrote, designed and produced a new postcard and brochure that wonderfully expresses the mission of Special Olympics Lethbridge and the commitment and courage of the athletes we support. Thank you.
Jerry Soltys, Chair
Special Olympics Lethbridge

"Colette has helped me build my business in many ways over the years.  She has the rare ability to really listen to what my dreams and visions are and then propose totally realistic, do-able steps to achieving them.  She has a good sense of business practice and a deep respect for the mystery of hope and enthusiasm in making dreams come to life. Thanks for all your support Colette!'
Denise Gagné Williamson, Owner, Listening Voice Media

"Dear Colette... Thank you for organizing the speaking date with Tim Strom. This allowed our middle and high school students to recharge their batteries and bring life to recalibrating who they are, where they are going, and how they are going to be fulfilled... with his inspiring and empowering message that failure is normal in our everyday activities but does not define us!"   
Ken Marquart, Principal, Third Academy Red Deer, Alberta, Canada

Ms. Acheson had been recommended to our office by PDD South Region. Together we have developed an upcoming community event which will encourage interaction between the disabled and non-disabled population in southern Alberta, and also is working on our behalf to produce and publish a new book containing stories and essays from many of the families we serve.

In working with her on the book as well as some of our new presentation materials, I have been impressed with Colette's ability to communicate in ways that can inspire and connect us to each other. Colette has demonstrated repeatedly her respect and commitment to advocacy for all, and has a good understanding of our needs and processes as a non-profit operating under the direction of a board.
Barbara Nish, Executive Director
Lethbridge Association for Community Living

I am writing to endorse Colette Acheson as an advisor on our recent business plan. Ms. Acheson was instrumental in refining the ArcSys FrameWorks business plan and providing much appreciated enthusiasm for the project. She went the extra mile without hesitation, and provided finishing services beyond what most would have expected from a consultant. Thank you Colette, may your future associates enjoy working with you as much as I have.
Addison Lanier, ocada, Industrial Designer
ArcSys FrameWorks

Colette, in a very friendly, down to earth, professional manner, listened to, supported and expanded on my ideas for a small business.  She willingly shared her expertise as a sales guru, her connections to a network of relevant businesses, associations and organizations and her knowledge of the community. Any doubts I had for moving forward with my business ideas vanished after only one productive, informative meeting.
Nadine McGill
Dance With aTwist

Thank you for your efforts as Chapter Director for Women in a Home Office Lethbridge. You have created a loyal following of entrepreneurs and have positively changed each of their lives this past year.
Anne Stone, Founder
Women in a Home Office

“She is great to work with and always has the interests of her clients as a priority.
Chris Rowley, entrepreneur  Speaking for Abilities

Thank you and congratulations for your continued support for Alberta's children and youth.  Thank you for doing your part in making Alberta "... the best place in the world to raise our children".
Kevin Weidlich, Partner Relations and Service
Alberta's Promise 

Over the last several years I have hired ANCO Business Solutions for several different projects. I have written, produced and am now distributing my sixth book/CD package.They have provided strategy, direction and focus in identifying and developing distribution channels, writing sales letters, brochures and other promotional materials, and creating opportunities to publicize my work. As a small business owner, it is critical to have access to external expertise that understands and supports my business goals. I will continue to use and recommend their services frequently.
Denise Gagne-Williamson,
Author, Teacher and facilitator
Listening Voice Media

Thank you for inviting the Lethbridge Community Network to attend the Board Development workshop, it was excellent and very informative, and the presenter is one of the top facilitators in this field.
Daren Gilbertson, President
Lethbridge Community Network

My work as a writer and editing consultant is very specialized. Concerned about developing some professional promotional materials, I sought the help of an expert. Together we created a series of tools that are both esthetically pleasing and affordable to produce. In working with ANCO Business Solutions,   I felt as though I had a supporting partner, one with a long range vision.
Lori Lavallee, Writer
Say It Well Communications Services

I have had the pleasure to meet with Colette regarding my business plans and decided that she is a necessary resource on "my team".  She is a wealth of knowledge and experience and has a clear understanding of what it takes to be successful in business.
Judy Schrempf,
Desjardins Financial Services

ANCO Business Solutions is a high-energy company that provides ideas, guidance, feedback and RESULTS!
Cindy Norrgard, B.A. Kinesiology, Owner
Prairie Wellness Consulting

Colette -
Thank you so much for the wonderful article. I read it today and really think it was terrific. The history and placement of the original Summer Games was really well done. Thank you for all your help!
Patti Nicol Pharo
2005 Provincial Summer Games Committee

You're a true professional, thanks for writing our blog profile.

ANCO Business Solutions has a good grasp on the issues facing businesses today, and her services offer an excellent resource for business owners and managers wanting to deal with marketing more effectively.
Rick Boulay, Manager
Inland Concrete Limited