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The Caritas Journey Debbie Smith. Agenda My background Decision to launch a start-up Making it a reality Business performance Challenges Questions. My Background. 11 years in recruitment 10 years management experience Average personal temp billings of £320k/annum
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The Caritas Journey Debbie Smith
Agenda • My background • Decision to launch a start-up • Making it a reality • Business performance • Challenges • Questions
My Background • 11 years in recruitment • 10 years management experience • Average personal temp billings of £320k/annum • Instrumental in the growth of Bluecare - market leading status within 6 years • Launched Caritas Recruitment in Jan 2009
Decision to launch a start-up • Clear vision • Personal experience levels • New challenge • Control • Risk/Reward
Making it a reality • Business planning • Funding • Preparation – ‘the 90 day plan’ • Taking the leap of faith • Inspiring others to join/buy into the vision • Hitting the ground running • Minimising distractions
Business Performance • Highlights • £1 million temp GP in year 1 • £1 million operating profit in 2 years • Growth of the business to 30 sales heads • Shortlisted for 19 industry awards • Successful partnership with Hamilton Bradshaw
Challenges • Hiring • Consultant productivity • 2010/11 public sector cuts – volume & margin pressures • Scaling the business – ‘growing pains’