JEWELLERY MAKER CRAFTS NEW BUSINESS BRANDING


An expert jeweller is rebranding her business to help boost its profile. Tracey Patterson has been designing and creating jewellery for more than 20 years and has previously operated under the name Red Rocks and Silver Jewellery. However, going forward the


business will be known as Red Rocks Jewellery to help it reach a wider audience. Tracey explained: “I found that some people were


confused by our previous name because they thought it meant we specialised in silver jewellery when we actually work with all metals and jewels. “We make bespoke jewellery and even offer a service to


enable people to transform old sentimental pieces that they cannot wear into new pieces for them. We also use our own metals and jewels to create a wide range of pieces, including wedding and engagement rings, earrings, nose studs, pendants and cufflinks. “People are welcome to come for a free consultation


where we can talk about the design of the piece they want.” Red Rocks Jewellery is also intending to launch a new


website and a new service soon. It intends to start offering gift vouchers for a day’s ring making workshop with Tracey and the recipient will take the ring away with them.


Tracey Patterson Call: 07817 780955, Email: redrocks.ruby94@gmail.com


HR FIRM CELEBRATES DECADE OF GROWTH


A company which provides a cost-effective outsourced human resources service to businesses across the country will celebrate its 10th anniversary next year. Acanthus Management Limited was founded by Maggie Halsall and is


based in the heart of Northamptonshire. Her company works with firms of all sizes and from a variety of


sectors, including professional services, manufacturing, hospitality and charities. Maggie said: “When I started the


business not many people outsourced the HR function – they either tended to do HR in-house or even not at all – so I saw there was a niche in the market. “I help smaller firms that don’t


‘I LIKE TO GET


need a HR presence on a daily basis but just need a helping hand – and as the “outsider” I can handle Grievance or Disciplinary issues for them – through to large corporate organisations who need ongoing specialist support. “My aim is to take the pressure off management teams as well as


TO UNDERSTAND THE COMMERCIAL ASPECT OF MY CLIENTS’ BUSINESS’


BUSINESS REPORT AN EXPANDED


OFFICE FOR BTT BTT is a thriving, communications company based in Cranford, Kettering, which has recently built their new office - right next to their original premises to cater for its growing workforce. Its original building will now


be used for testing and product development. Marketing manager Heather


Selbie said: “We have operated in the communications industry for over 20 years and our knowledge and expertise is unrivalled. We have expanded steadily over that time and are looking to push further forward over the next five years. We are working on a number of big contracts and we expect to be increasing our workforce further over the next few months.” Over the years, BTT have


built up a solid reputation for being a reliable, knowledgeable and helpful local telecoms company.


Visit: www.bttcomms.com


making sure they’re fully compliant and up-to-date with changes in HR. “One of the notable impacts I’ve made in recent years has been to


act as a HR strategic partner for businesses. This has involved listening to and influencing senior managers and directors, many of whom don’t have a HR background, and I attend their managers’ and board meetings. “Acanthus has a strong local presence and I’m proud to say many of


my clients have been with me since day one. I like to get to understand the commercial aspect of my clients’ business so I can give them the best advice specifically for them, and help them grow.”


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