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Gala Tent strengthens team with appointments
Marquee manufacturer Gala Tent expects to receive a boost thanks to new payment technology in the call centre, according to its Managing Director Jason Mace, who revealed plans to create a further ten jobs over the next six-to-12 months. The company currently has 30 staff
and plans to expand the contact centre operation. Mace, who founded the firm in 1999 from a table top operation in his parents’ working men's club and a £2,000 credit card investment, now operates Gala Tent as a multi-million international company with worldwide distribution. In February, Liam Cooke, 20,
Following Liam’s appointment, Jake Simpson,
‘Gala Tent has grown to sell
over 15,000 tents and marquees each year
joined the Gala Tent sales team as an apprentice. He said: “I’m really enjoying the role so far. The event industry has so many different sectors that no day is the same as the last. I hope to contribute to the success of Gala Tent for many years to come.”
27, joined the rapidly growing motorsport brand of the company, Gala Performance, in early March. With an impressive sales background, Jake aims to hit the ground running. He said: “I’m excited to start something brand new that really plays to my strengths as a sales professional. It’s not often that you can find the perfect role that allows you to put everything you’ve learned into practice, in a supportive and forward- thinking business. It’s a great time to be getting involved with Gala Performance.” Lisa Mace, Sales Director at Gala Tent, said: “I’m looking for enthusiastic individuals to work
in our contact centre working alongside our experienced marketing team. They will be working towards our
new expansion plans generating new business and moving forward towards the busy and exciting summer ahead. A 30% increase in
L-R: Jake Simpson, Jason Mace and Liam Cooke
turnover for 2019 is predicted and this may lead to other opportunities to employ new staff over all its departments.” Jason added: “From 2008 to 2010, when we hit
the recession, we knew growth would be stagnant, so we put all the investment into developing new systems. From the Brexit vote we did the same trick and its now starting to perform.” In the UK, Gala Tent is a preferred supplier for
organisations including the military, NHS, the South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service, South Yorkshire Police Service, St John’s Ambulance and AA, as well as to thousands of homeowners.
Call: 01709 913990 Visit:
www.galatent.co.uk
Accountancy firms join together in merger
Rotherham accountancy practice Haywood & Co have merged with Sheffield headquartered Chartered Accountants Sutton McGrath Hartley (SMH) in a deal backed by Allied Irish Bank (GB). The merger took place on 1 April 2019, with
Haywood re-branding as SMH Haywood & Co. Continuing to operate out of their existing offices on Mansfield Road in Rotherham, the firm will be well placed for future growth across the South Yorkshire region by tapping into the full range of business and personal financial services offered by the SMH group. This is the latest in a series of mergers undertaken by SMH, who added a new Buxton office to their group in 2018, with further acquisitions planned in the near future. James Hartley, Managing Partner of SMH, said:
“We’re delighted to welcome Haywood & Co into the SMH Group. This is a fantastic opportunity for both firms to grow to the next level, enabling SMH to further establish its position in the Rotherham area, and for Haywood & Co to offer their clients an all-round financial service.” Andy Cocker, Head of Allied Irish Bank (GB)’s
Business Centre in South Yorkshire and the East Midlands, added: “SMH is a progressive firm led by a senior team who possess a powerful combination of a strong track record and ambition. The merger with Haywood & Co
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L-R: Jonathon Dickens, Partner; Joe Midgley, Consultant; James Hartley, Managing Partner; Paul Hebblethwaite, Consultant; Simon Turner, Financial Services Partner, (all SMH Haywood & Co); Andy Cocker, head of Allied Irish Bank (GB)’s Business Centre in South Yorkshire and the East Midlands
reinforces SMH’s presence in the market, provides a solid platform for future growth and creates a major force in the region. We’re looking forward to building on our relationship with James, Jonathon and Simon and backing them to achieve their dreams and ambitions.”
Joe Midgley, Managing Partner of Haywood &
Co, said: “We’re delighted to join forces with SMH, a local firm that has a similar ethos and client focus to ourselves. They’re the perfect fit to ensure we can take Haywood & Co to the next level.”
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