“I think you have done an amazing job with us.
We surely looked like the land of misfit toys when
we all began this odyssey. I am so proud of all of
us, I cannot believe how far each of us has come.
I would not at all be surprised if every single one
of us turned our lives and our businesses around based
on the experiences you have facilitated over the past
couple of months. Thanks so much for everything, you
are truly wonderful."
–Andrea
Kelly, Azeedad Farms
“If you have ever had a vision or dream to start
your own business...no matter how big or small. Elizabeth
Thornton is the one to call. After 15 years in the
Healthcare industry, I made the call and what I received
was an A rated business program taught by an A+ instructor..
Just as the saying goes "its all about the leader"
and Elizabeth Thornton led the class each day through
not only information but with an inspiring uplifting
energy that kept each student focused, positive and
following the right road. And here I am now...chop!
chop! an Entrepreneur... I must say on the first day
of class, I knew I was given all I needed and it was
because of Elizabeth or as I said....(1/2 Oprah Winfrey....1/2
Hillary Clinton.)”
–Jayne
Kelleher, Kelleher Connection
"I wanted to take this opportunity to thank you
for all of your help and hard work in helping me start
my new business. The confidence you have instilled
in me allowed me to move forward in getting my business
launched. Prior to your involvement, I had an idea
for the business but wasn’t quite sure on how
to proceed. With your help, I was able to develop
a detailed business plan that has resulted in my obtaining
funding to launch Wreck Check Assessments of Boston.
I couldn’t have done it without you. I have
to add that you exceeded all of my expectations as
well. Your enthusiasm, passion and commitment were
much more than I expected. From help with describing
the business, validation of assumptions, and industry
trends, to pricing my services, marketing, developing
strategic alliances, and projected cash flow statements,
the knowledge and confidence I gained from Entrepreneurship
Advantage will assure that my business will be successful.
I will highly recommend your services to anyone who
is considering starting their own business.”
–Bob
Collins, Wreck Check Assessments of Boston
“The breadth and depth of knowledge you bring
is only a starting point. Your ability to teach it
to students who have little to no business background
in a way that made it accessible and useable made
a world of difference. Beyond that, the depth of commitment
you gave to the success of each individual student
created a positive expectancy as well as a firm foundation
of support. You're good! The benefits I received included
developing a business plan and understanding how to
plan a successful business, the confidence that I
could do this, and the resources to make it happen.
My greatest benefit was in moving from thinking to
action, from wishing to creating, from an idea to
a reality.”
–Lorrie
Herzberger, Clinical Social Worker
“Many thanks for helping me to take my passion
and have it become a reality. For opening doors
that would not open. For laying the groundwork for
knowledge and confidence to make my idea become
a reality. For validating my assumptions right or
wrong. Anyone who has the opportunity to meet
with Elizabeth and share your ideas with her should
consider themselves lucky. My sincere thanks.”
–Charlie
Reynolds, Precast Fireplaces
“Elizabeth's innate ability to draw out the
person within and elevate them to a new level of
self awareness is simply amazing. Her upbeat personality,
dynamic style and genuine caring was an inspiration
to all of us in the training program. I went from
using my computer to surf the Internet and check
email, to creating sales data, promotional materials,
financial projections, a business plan and so much
more. I only wish I had Elizabeth around BEFORE
I opened my last restaurant. I am now on the correct
path as to how business works. Thank you Elizabeth
for all your wisdom, guidance, and continued support.”
–Leon
Manoogian, President, Argo International
“Elizabeth Thornton is a "SuperTeacher"
who brings a combination of unique abilities to
her work. Her personality is friendly, open and
inviting and she makes everyone comfortable from
the first day. She has a keen understanding of all
types of businesses and is happy to share this knowledge;
helping a variety of people interested in different
industries, all at the same time. Her strongest
abilitiy, I saw first hand, was the uncanny way
she kept people upbeat, positive and motivated.
She "grew" a "team" of students
that not only worked hard, but assisted their peers
whenever they could. Many people have questions
as to their ability to start their own company-Elizabeth
kept people on track and made them believers. I
can't say enough about her. She made me a believer.”
–Jeanne
Hurley, Hurley Associates
“Business Suit And Pearls On a Real Life Angel”.
Elizabeth Thornton, instructor of the Massachusetts
state sponsored entrepreneur boot camp I attended
last summer, is a results-driven consensus builder.
“Let’s stay together” is her mantra.…
This is not a feel good program that leaves you
with nothing to show for it at the end. Thornton
is a grounded person. And the program’s goal
of self-empowerment is contagious; Thornton creates
a positive feedback loop where momentum is self
sustaining. Although most participants were college
educated in technical fields, in the final week
of the program all class members voted unanimously:
“This was the best individual AND group learning
experience every one of us has ever been involved
with.”
–Casey
Sugarman , Principal, New Community Economy
