BUSINESS REPORT


PULSE8 REVEALS ITS 2015 GROWTH PLANS


A multi-media production company has announced plans to expand its operations following increased demand for its services. The Pulse8 Media team is currently working to secure


funding from private investment and specific government grants, to significantly grow the business and generate up to three further full-time positions during 2015. Over the past 12 months, the Bedfordshire company,


which specialises in producing video and visual motion content, has embarked on a busy production schedule. Through an introduction from a fellow Chamber


member BOBcat Digital, Pulse8 has been commissioned to produce five promotional videos for filter media manufacturer Warden Biomedia based in Luton. It has also produced a corporate video for an accountancy and tax specialist in Olney. Their current client Vauxhall Motors also awarded


Pulse8 a high profile project with tight timescale requirements, to produce a short cinema film to support the national launch of the its new Corsa in February. Pulse8 founder and managing director Paul Musselle,


said: “It’s hard to believe how quickly 2014 came and went, and the first quarter of 2015 has followed a similar course with Pulse8 Media’s production schedule being filled with new projects from current clients, alongside new business contracts secured. “We set out solid plans and initiatives to grow the


business in 2015 and beyond, and it’s rewarding to see this starting to come to fruition early in the year.”


CHARITY SEEKS BUSINESS HELP


Businesses are being invited to back a national campaign encouraging children to celebrate their gifts and talents. Potential Plus UK, based in


Bletchley, is holding its annual ‘It’s Alright to be Bright’ campaign in October. It is planning awareness raising activities in Milton Keynes encompassing a dressing up day on 23 October and a Big Family Weekend on 24 and 25 October and is seeking sponsorship of the campaign and its activity booklet as well recruiting volunteers. Chief executive Denise Yates


said: “We receive no funding to support this work and have to raise funds ourselves to be able to run events like this “Our aim is to celebrate the many


gifts and talents of all children, no matter who they are or where they live. At the same time, we are reminded that there are a number of children who feel isolated, misunderstood or ‘different’ because of their gifts and talents.”


Pulse8 filming for the Motorsport Industry Association at the Autosport International Show in January


To get involved, contact Denise Yates on 01908 646433 or email amazingchildren@potentialplusuk. org. Alternatively visit: www.potentialplusuk.org


MEMBER PROFILE


NAME: James Abbey COMPANY: BCL Power JOB TITLE: Director


WHAT IS YOUR BACKGROUND? In 1994, at the age of 20, I joined the family company. I have since been involved with the company as a telecoms engineer, technical sales executive and now as a director.


WHAT DOES YOUR COMPANY DO?


We provide services for uninterruptable power supplies and standby batteries for ICT and telecoms equipment. We also offer extensive maintenance solutions to standby power systems throughout the UK.


WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR GREATEST ACHIEVEMENT?


Building and growing the company over 20 years whilst seeing our apprenticeship scheme flourish. Seeing the company advance through two recessions is one of our proudest achievements as well.


WHAT IS THE BIGGEST RISK YOU’VE EVER TAKEN?


Over my 20 years I’ve learnt from all risks taken, successful or not.


WHAT HAS SURPRISED YOU MOST IN YOUR JOB?


How the industry has embraced ever-changing technology and continues to develop.


WHAT PROJECTS IS YOUR BUSINESS WORKING ON?


We are currently offering a free ICT UPS inspection to MK Chamber members.


WHAT MADE YOU JOIN THE CHAMBER?


The services and training are very beneficial to us as a company.


CONTACT DETAILS T: 0845 310 6800 E: info@bclpower.co.uk W: www.bclpower.co.uk


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