“The awards show we can punch above our weight and we can help others to do that too,” says Mike. Looking to the future, he says: “We’re aiming to work with more companies on staff motivation, green marketing, and marketing in a responsible way.” | RBS Business Notes (Click to view the pdf)

“Thinktastic hopes to improve relations between locals and visitors, but isn’t that what the tourism industry is for? This provides a vital buffer between the helpless holidaymakers and us hostile natives.” | Times Online (View the full story)

“Keynote speaker Mike Stevenson, commended the contribution of smaller businesses to communities. “It is in our blood to use our good fortune to help others and I see great examples every day. But all too often, it is only the bigger companies that are recognised for their actions.

“Yet, the people picking up awards for the passionate work they do in West Lothian are leading the way and showing the impact smaller businesses have in the community. We should shout that from the rooftops.” | West Lothian Courier

“Summing up, Mike Stevenson added: “Edinburgh is a truly great city and we all want to make it even greater. If there’s a block - an issue - let’s challenge it. Let’s address it, no matter how high we have to go. It’s up to all of us to make things happen and if we are of a like mind then anything is possible.” | North Edinburgh News

“Mike’s Talk Up Change was a fantastic idea, and after getting involved I’ve grown even more in terms of self-belief. We can take our ideas not just nationwide, but worldwide.” | Success Magazine (Click to view the pdf)