NEST was recommended to us by fellow Martial Art schools, Winspers School of Black Belts and Lee Matthews Black Belt Academy. 

They had used other companies in the past but had since joined NEST and they told us that they were by far the best in the business, so this was the main reason we signed up.

I wasn't just looking for a billing company, but rather a company that could help me grow from a part-time Instructor teaching twice a week to someone who could help me make a living doing what I loved - teaching Sport Karate. 

When I first contacted NEST I was pleasantly surprised that the Managing Director Gerard Turvey gave me a courtesy phone call just a couple of hours later and arranged to drive down to Cornwall, the next weekend. 

It was this kind of dedication that persuaded me to join NEST.

I remember telling Gerard and Joy why a full time Karate Instructor wouldn't work in Cornwall. They were very helpful, pointing out some key facts and telling me what student numbers and turnover I could expect within the first year.

I remember laughing at them at the time – but I have never been so delighted to be proved so wrong!

My student base grew from 60 students to 348 students in just over a year and I'm now looking at purchasing my first full time dojo.

NEST is not just about billing; they help your business in so many different ways, e.g. Marketing, customer retention, student analysis and their admin is second to none.  

This leaves you to focus on teaching students and growing your business, without having the stress and worry of attendance tracking, collecting money and administration.

The NEST team are on top of their game and are as passionate about Martial Arts as I am.

I recall reading an article from Neil Hourston from Scottish Kempo, who said that with NEST you are not treated like a number, but as part of the family. 

We experienced this at first hand on a recent weekend trip to Nottingham to watch the WAKO British Championships.

Gerard very kindly offered to show us around the NEST offices and we all went out for a meal. I really did feel like part of their family.

NEST has also helped me with various other aspects of business, such as tax issues and accountancy – they are even conducting my next Black Belt meeting.

I have been contacted from other Martial Art billing companies recently, but as long as I remain in martial arts, I will always use NEST.