WELL READ, founded in October 2000, provides a support service to businesses and individuals who need access to new skills and know-how on an as-and-when basis, but who want to avoid the expense and inconvenience of hiring temporary staff.

WELL READ is a flexible and cost-effective freelance service operating through email, phone, fax and post. Whether for long-term support or help with ad hoc projects, WELL READ can benefit anyone looking to outsource work and have it completed efficiently and reliably. Tasks undertaken include report writing, project management, proofreading, desk research, document editing, desktop publishing and much more.

Why use WELL READ?

• You choose when and how to use the service
• Extra assistance without the need to give up office space or equipment
• Help to meet deadlines and stay on schedule
• Bring a fresh perspective and 'new eye' to projects
• No employee-related taxes, insurance, or benefits
• Pay only for the time taken to do the work

Background

WELL READ is run and managed by Helen Saunders who has extensive experience in research, editing and design, and has worked in several fields including scientific publishing, film production, project management and research. Helen has an MA in 'Design Innovation Strategy' from Sheffield Hallam University, and a BA (Hons) in Psychology, Philosophy & Physiology from Oxford University. In 2001, Helen was awarded an Enterprise Scholarship by the Knowledge Exploitation Fund.

Clients include:

• BIC Eryri
• Channel 4
• Edisus
• Gwynedd Council
• keep-up-to-date.tv
• Minerva Technology
• Set4Success
• West Midlands Museum Council
• The Yeoman Light Aircraft Company
• PhD and MBA candidates.

Customer feedback:

• "I couldn't have managed without you"
• "The quality of your work is excellent. Your attitude and promises to deliver are professional"
• "Thank you so much for all of your help"
• "Thanks a million - I wish I could do something useful for you once in a while"
• "Thank you for your prompt service to help get those reports out through the door"
• "Thank you very much for your thorough and very well presented report - it seems that you've captured the current mood of the sector as well as highlighted obvious options and opportunities"
• "Thanks for making my life easier!!"

Code of Practice

• Consistent quality of service
• Ethical business practices
• Strict confidentiality
• Respect of privacy.