Future Plans for Growth

Last week involved a lot of meetings and events largely aimed at developing the business to the next level. As a result there will be some major changes to the way the business is organised and, hopefully, some new staff coming on board.

On Monday we were at the launch of social digital apprenticeships at Middlesbrough College where the keynote speaker was Penny Power talking about the Digital Youth Academy. Seems as though this was the "World Launch" with Middlesbrough College being the first organisation to sign up. We're meeting with a representative of the college next week to discuss being one of the first companies to employ a social digital apprentice - so watch this space.

Tuesday saw us at a meeting organised by Redcar & Cleveland council for creative businesses. The plan is for businesses to mentor each other and we're keen to be involved - it's always good to have a fresh view of what you are doing. Tuesday also saw an informal meeting with Simon Brown of Faris International which was really useful on getting a view on where our business stands now and some great ideas for taking it forward.

Wednesday saw a meeting with a young web developer with a view to getting him involved with us on specific projects either as a freelancer or on a project by project contract. As we aim to grow we are looking at freelancers to fill the gap between now and requiring more full-time permanent developers - if you fit the bill contact us for a chat. We also had a meeting with a rep from Redcar council's Capital Projects Team with a view to moving into the Hub at the end of the year. As it stands this looks like a great prospect and we have provisionally booked a new, larger office with a sea view - we're going for a look next week and will make a decision within a couple of weeks whether we sign up for the move or not.

On Thursday we went to the Middlesbrough Breakfast Exchange for the 2nd time. Both times have been enjoyable and we have made new business contacts and had a free breakfast! What more could you want?

Friday saw us conducting interviews for a new marketing & sales apprentice. we think we have identified someone with great potential who will fit in with our company. Hopefully in a couple of weeks we will welcome a new member of staff who will play a big part in the future growth of Tad Web Solutions.

Oh and we did some work for our clients as well - it's been a very busy week.