What our Clients are saying…

“I write this letter to offer others confidence in moving forward with the services offered by Greg Spafford and his team at Firstbase Services Ltd.

Enviro Vault Canada Ltd was primarily a Western Canadian supplier of our patented product used in the Oil and Gas industry. Our efforts to break into the US market as well as other sectors using storage tanks had seen limited results. In early 2009 I began discussions with Greg and his team, wherein the focus was getting to know me, and my company. Only after they had a full grasp of what we were all about did the actual marketing process begin. Now, roughly 9 months after the marketing efforts began, we are seeing greatly increased interest from Oil and Gas companies as well as tank manufacturers in the US. At a recent trade show in Farmington, New Mexico, we were repeatedly approached by interested users and builders. Talks are currently underway on a number of fronts and plans are in place for a full time Denver office.

This could not have been possible without marketing, and I now understand the important difference between sales and marketing. Building the brand and having our customers kept up to speed with our product development has turned the game for us from chasing people to get them information to receiving inquiries and following up with those who have already expressed an interest.

While initial meetings were held at Firstbase’ Abbotsford office, Greg did not hesitate when I requested his monthly presence at our Calgary office. We are building as a team and consider Greg and his staff an extension of our company.

Greg has been very fair with his billing and we feel that we are definitely getting good value for dollars spent. I can’t imagine real growth without real marketing, and Firstbase has the required marketing expertise. We look forward to continued dealings with Greg and Firstbase Services Ltd.”

Russ Hebblethwaite – President, Enviro Vault Canada Ltd.

“We found Firstbase Services to be great to work with in developing our message and brand. Our message is consistent and clear throughout our brochure and web page. We now have the tools to assist us in finding new customers and growing sales. The Firstbase team is insightful, knowledgeable and a pleasure to do business with.”

Tim & Merla Lamb – Valley Brush Corp.

“Thank you for the part Firstbase Services have played in Canadian Hazelnut’s leap from a large but simple commodity hazelnut farmer in BC to a value-add hazelnut oil and oil products producer that has a global vision.

Firstbase collaborated with us and helped us reach our goals and objectives to launch new organic products in local, regional and global markets. The market research was comprehensive and provided valuable market and competitive information. The business plan helped us get our initial funding, and the value continues to manifest itself as we move forward with the new Agri-Opportunities initiative.”

Pentti Hanninen, President – Canadian Hazelnut Inc.

“Firstbase experts examined our business situation and provided us with a customized business plan. Then they reviewed our potencial operations and helped us recoup costs brought on by a recent expansion. They also organized our administration and marketing to be more efficient, which freed us up to more of what we do best – pamper our clients – a much more profitable situation.

They continue to provide us with ongoing coaching and mentoring and with their guidance and expertise, my business continues to grow. I can state without reservation that Firstbase is a great team to work with.”

Undine Miller, Owner – Undine Retreat Day Spa Inc.

“Firstbase worked with us on a comprehensive marketing communications program that is helping to develop new dealers in USA and Eastern Canada. This program include the complete re-branding of our website, all new creative materials and the addition of new dealer packages. It’s been a pleasure working with the Firstbase team as they help in implementing a new strategic direction for our brand. They have always maintained a consistently high level of communication, guidance, professionalism and dedication to helping our business achieve its goals and objectives.”

Ken Boyce, CEO – Railcraft Aluminum Railing Systems