Mission
4QL Limited is committed to providing a range of affordable software products and Internet based services for the small and very small business to make best use of their computer systems and the Internet. 4QL recognises that the micro business is very different from bigger businesses and carefully designs it products and services to match their needs.
Vision
Within the next 5 years 4QL Limited intends to be a significant supplier of software and Internet services to small and micro businesses in the UK.
The products and services are designed for global use so as resources and opportunities permit will be targeting markets in Europe and beyond.
Strategy
Believing that partnership and collaboration are the way forward for the small business 4QL operates with a very small core staff using a range of strategic partnerships to import the skills, experience and expertise as they are required. A list of the current partnerships can be found on the web site.
An example of this strategy is software development. In order to ensure that we achieve both low cost and high quality, together with a Norwegian partner based in the Philippines, we set up a software development company called Nestwood (www.nestwood.com). By outsourcing the software development and keeping the project management and quality control in-house we are able to offer highly affordable solutions without sacrificing quality.
History
4QL Limited was founded in March 2001 as a spin out from MES Business Equipment Ltd. The founder, Mike Robertson, started MES in 1985 to provide computer systems and software to the local business community. He is still a director of MES.