What Our Customers Say
Hear from businesses and organisations that have benefited from Taskeru's international trade expertise
Genuinely Global Perspective
"Working with Margaret brought clarity, structure, and a genuinely global perspective to our growth and innovation strategy. What impressed us most was her ability to translate complex ecosystem insights into practical actions we could implement immediately. The process felt collaborative, energising, and deeply tailored to our needs. We’re already seeing the impact of her work and would wholeheartedly recommend her to any team looking to scale with confidence and creativity."
Jon Wetherall
MD
CGA Simulations Ltd
Truly Invaluable
"Space Forge attended a UK mission to Japan, which was supported by Margaret at Taskeru. Prior to the mission, Margaret gave a very valuable briefing on Japanese culture and how it related to how Japanese companies and people do business. She was also directly available during the mission for support and advice. The coaching that Margaret gave was truly invaluable. It enabled our company to fully prepare for the visit, and to make the most out of face to face meetings. This directly let to a significant engagement with a large Japanese multinational and a strategic Japanese industry grouping."
Dr Alistair McGibbon
Head of Semiconductors
Space Forge Ltd
Seamless, Professional Services
"Margaret Bourke, Taskeru, recently arranged an itinerary for myself and a colleague over two days in Liverpool and Manchester. We were introduced by Margaret to relevant and worthwhile contacts in various businesses and organisations involved with the creative sector, which is our particular focus. We were accompanied by Margaret throughout our two busy days of meetings and engagements. Margaret provided a seamless, professional service for us. I highly recommend Taskeru."
John Reilly
Manager
Socolab
No hesitation recommending Taskeru
"Taskeru worked on our EPSRC funded “Electronics for Sustainable Societies” conference in Liverpool. A special networking event was held at The Spine in Paddington Village on 14th September for industrial contacts from the North-West to find out about opportunities for research collaboration in the race to meet net zero goals. I have had regular meetings in the period from February to August with Ms. Margaret Bourke in Taskeru regarding organisation of the networking event. She was a pleasure to work with; efficient, courteous, highly organised, and well-connected. The conference was a huge success, evidenced by a following bid and a 2-year funded extension of eFutures network. I would have no hesitation in recommending Taskeru for future international-facing work. "
Professor I.Z.Mitrovic
University of Liverpool
Fantastic Training Session
"Margaret from Taskeru delivered a fantastic Japanese Business Culture training session at our VIOTAS office. She covered key topics like etiquette, communication styles, greetings, and business language in a clear and engaging way. It was incredibly helpful, not just for my regular interactions with Japanese businesses, but also in preparing our founders for an upcoming trip to Japan. I now feel well-equipped to communicate and negotiate respectfully with potential partners. Highly recommended for any company engaging with the Japanese market."
Maura Culhane
International Markets Development Manager
VIOTAS
Great asset to our business
"Margaret was a great asset to our business on a recent trip to Japan. Not only did she prepare us professionally for entering into business discussions with Japanese companies before our trip, she accompanied us and ensured our discussions and meetings went smoothly. I would recommend Taskeru to any company looking to enter into business discussions with clients in Japan."
Jen Walls
CEO
Clas-SiC Wafer Fab Ltd
Especially good for Japan work
"I really enjoy working with Margaret Bourke from Taskeru whose deep knowledge of Japanese and Western cultures makes her the go-to for our business. She is reliable, efficient, fast and courteous and she gets the job done in the sometimes very tight time limit allocated. I would have no hesitation recommending her for any work, but especially work relating to Japan."
Dr Emi Shirakawa, MD
株式会社emis consulting（エミアイエス・コンサルティング）
Vast Network Of Contacts
"Margaret demonstrates professionalism, punctuality, and perseverance in our numerous interactions with her. She has been instrumental in utilizing her vast network of contacts throughout the UK and Ireland to assist the City of Mentor in further developing a foreign direct investment strategy. Our interactions with her have been nothing short of courteous and productive – highly recommend her services to any potential clientele."
Kevin D. Malecek
Director, Economic Development and International Trade
City of Mentor, Ohio, USA
Highly Recommend
"Taskeru's strategic guidance and deep industry knowledge has helped Platform94 and our Scaling community of Tech businesses expand our global network and tap into new markets. We highly recommend their services to any organisation looking to grow and thrive in the international trade arena."
Noreen Conway
Regional Outreach & Collaboration Manager
Platform 94, Galway, Ireland
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