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Chapter 2 Growing For Success

A NEW CHAPTER FOR GROWING GRAPHIC DESIGN COMPANY

Christchurch-based graphic designers, Karen Bidgood and Tracey Cooke are celebrating an excellent year of growth by moving into new premises and taking on new staff. The pair formed Chapter 2 Design in 2008 working from Karen’s home, but booming business sent them on a search for a new base and it was a client who came to their aid. As a consequence they have moved into new offices in the Peeks premises in Reid Street.

Karen Bidgood said: “Peeks are one of our clients and we create all their product catalogues, advertising and promotional materials. When Nick Peek heard we were having problems finding suitable premises he suggested we could use space within their premises at Reid Street. It was a great solution and timely as we had outgrown the space available at home.”

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YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR’S PET PROJECT SUCCESS

At an age when many youngsters are packing their bags for university or off on their gap-year travels, Ian Hulbert of Wimborne is packing his van to make his rounds. Ian, 20, has set up a pet food and supplies business, PetzRus, which offers free delivery within Dorset and at competitive prices. The business was founded by Ian, who decided against university in favour of self-employment and loves the independence it brings.

HJS People for Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch

NEW DIRECTOR READY TO HELP LIFT THE HR BURDEN

Christchurch based, Rosemary Darby-Jenkins is the new Director of HR Consultancy at hjs People and is tasked with helping businesses in the Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch area to resolve their HR headaches.

A new range of flexible services that will help SMEs in particular have been developed by hjs People and these are being provided on either a retained or a pay-as-you-go basis, lifting the HR burden with flexibility and affordability. “The complexity of human resource issues can become a headache especially for small and medium businesses,” said Rosemary. “Legislative changes, health and safety issues and the demand for a range of documentation to be in place is often a weight on the shoulder of the business owner, particularly where they are too small to have an HR department.

AFC BUSINESS TAKES MEMBERS FROM STRENGTH TO STRENGTH

AFC Business , the free business club organised by AFC Bournemouth, has gone from strength to strength since its launch in December last year, reflecting the vibrant business community in the region.

The Club already has over 250 members ranging from blue chip companies to smaller local organisations. Members receive a number of benefits including discounted corporate packages at AFC Bournemouth, the chance to promote themselves to other business members and access to regular competitions and corporate events. These have included breakfast seminars and evening networking events, and the last event mixed business with football as members enjoyed a BBQ and watched the Cherries' thrilling 3-3 draw against Derby County. Just as the football team has been promoted to npower League 1, so too has AFC Business enjoyed a time of growth and development.

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