Case Study: Fourmost

20 July 2023Adam SheltonUpdated 14 September 2026

Fourmost is an accounting, marketing, legal and HR service, which provides businesses with the essential tools for growth and success. This new company was preparing for their official launch when they approached Squideo to make an introductory video about their services. Read the case study below then check out their video at the end of the article!

Read the case study below then check out their video at the end of the article!

Please introduce yourself and tell us about your project.

I’m Rick Gaskell, a joint partner of a new business start-up called Fourmost. We offer professional services that covers all the key areas that a business will require to succeed today. Our services are Accountancy, Marketing, Legal and Human Resources (HR).

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To successfully engage online customers it requires striking and easy to understand messages, business owners don’t want to have to scroll through paragraph after paragraph of text to understand what you’re offering. They want concise messages with a clear point of contact or call to action, which is why a video is perfect.

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We looked around at various companies that offered a similar service as Squideo. But after meeting Callum and his team, and looking at their previous work examples, Squideo came across as being very professional and approachable. After an initial chat, both my business partner and I felt that Squideo would be the team best placed to deliver for us, both creatively and on budget.

What feedback have you received for the video?

We are just about to launch, so I’m hoping we’ll receive a great response!

A big thank you to Rick Gaskell at Fourmost for taking the time to answer our questions.

Ready to create a unique animated video of your own? Watch the video below to get a better understanding of how Squideo can help promote your business, then get in touch with us to find out more!

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