Q Social Media

Q Social Media founder Chris Wood moved to Exeter from having previously contracted in the IT in the City of London just over four years ago to provide computer support for local clients. However, he quickly found that his experience of using social networks since their infancy was in high demand and after just 18 months, he re-branded his services to become Q Social Media. The company has since grown to provide a wide range of in-house training and outsourced social media management services for business across the region.

“Each of our clients require a different level of support and we offer a range of services to suit specific needs,” says Chris Wood. “That might involve in-house social media training for staff, Google Adwords and Analytic campaigns, audits that highlight what you’re doing well and what could be improved, or a fully outsourced social media account management service. For larger organisations we also provide a full strategic consultancy service, where we work with you to identify a clear purpose and direction for your social media use and create a strategy accordingly.”

Chris is an active member of Business Network South West, and it was the one of these events in 2012 that he met Simpkins Edwards partner Mary Jane Campbell, who is a regular attendee and speaker. Already considering changing his accountancy firm, Chris first approached Mary Jane about Simpkins Edwards’ Libertyse online accounting package and now receives other practical support from the firm, including a bookkeeping service and production of end of year accounts.

“Libertyse fits my business perfectly,” adds Chris. “It’s really allowed me to streamline my invoicing and bookkeeping process, which has saved me time and money. Having the support of Mary Jane and her team is also reassuring, as I can contact them at any time for advice, even though I can operate Libertyse independently if I wish.”