WHEN the firm Lyndsey Meredith was working for underwent a huge restructure it was just a matter of time before she took the steps to become her own boss and now she says ‘there is no going back.’
At 26-years-old the Sociology graduate, who now runs her own recruitment consultancy, Meredith Consultancy Services is delighted with her new venture which she officially launched on 1st June, making substantial profits in just her first month.
“I am very focussed and keen to do well” said Lyndsey, who formally worked as a branch manager for Reed, “already I am in-undated with clients looking for work and have got a lot of businesses on my books.”
Having worked in Stockport since graduating from Manchester University Lyndsey has already built up good contacts in the area which she says is helping immensely with her new business.
She now offers her recruitment consultancy services throughout Stockport, Cheshire and the North West, across numerous sectors such as HR, accounts, administration, IT and many more.
She said; “Previously I worked as a branch manager and was managing a team of seven. Now that I run my own business I get to do all aspects of the job including management and recruitment. I am thoroughly enjoying being my own boss and can’t ever imagine returning to employment again.”
After leaving Reed following a restructure of the organisation, Lyndsey moved on to work for a small recruitment agency in Salford Quays – but left in April this year to start up her own business.
“It’s been a busy few months” said Lyndsey, “I left my job in April and then got married in May and went on my honeymoon. Since then I have been doing everything to make a success of my business including advertising, cold calling, sales and the hard work has really paid off.”
Prior to starting up her business Lyndsey came along to Train 2000 after a former colleague, who had also become self-employed, recommended the organisation to her.
Lyndsey received free help and advice from Train 2000 under the business start-up programme.
“Train 2000 really was a great help to me” said Lyndsey, “although I had previously put together business plans in my jobs, I had a lot of questions about the financial side of running my own business and my adviser really helped me with this.
“I also went on the Tax and NI course which Train 2000 runs and this really did teach me a lot.”
Lyndsey says it is nice to know that there is always somewhere to turn if she needs a question answering and she has also attended a number of networking events with Train 2000.
Lyndsey has great plans to move her business forward and by the end of the year hopes to take on two new members of staff.
If you would like to find out more about Meredith Consultancy Services please email Lyndsey at enquiries@meredithcs.co.uk or visit her website at www.meredithcs.co.uk
And, if you are interested in finding out more about the free business support services being offered to women in the Stockport area please visit www.train2000.org.uk
