SPOTLIGHT Margaret Speight
Head of marketing and communications North Star Projects
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Dave in discussion at Lancashire Business Day
large businesses that can get scared and hold on their purse strings very tight.
“I don’t have much downtime. I still have the weekends and get down to see Rossendale Rugby Club and, when I can, I get onto the Turf to watch Burnley.”
And he adds: “There’s only one thing more important to me than business and that’s the family.
“It’s the reason why I wanted to set up in business. It gives me a platform to be able to look after my family and give them a certain lifestyle.”
+24 has 20 employees including full-time contractors and Dave has high hopes for the future. He says: “We used to be known as +24 Marketing but now we’re +24 because of the software development that we do.
“We provide really unique software for lots of different businesses whether they are in the manufacturing, logistics or service sectors. We also offer crucial infrastructure software in lots of businesses.
“That’s very much a growth area for us and something we want to promote more.
“I have huge ambitions to take the business further, as we work nationally and a little bit internationally.”
What does he think is the secret of his success so far and what advice would he give to business owners and entrepreneurs? “Don’t think too much about things and go for it. The number of times where I’ve regretted not following my gut… your gut always knows best!”
Tell us about your role and the business you work for
I work at North Star Projects, an award- winning UK consultancy helping to deliver expert project management and a project management office (PMO) as a service, through interim operations support, organisation design and strategy, digital transformation, innovative solutions for transport, warehousing, automation and more. We work to drive success and transformation for businesses across every industry.
What are your ambitions? Where do you see yourself in five years?
In five years, I hope to lead a creative team, helping shape the future of Lancashire businesses with top-tier branding, content, and product development – elevating North Star to the UK’s go-to for strategic growth, innovation and project excellence.
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Tell us something about you that people might not know. What do you do away from work? Any interesting hobbies?
At 17, my photography was exhibited at London’s Strand Gallery, chosen from more than 10,000 entries as part of the Economic and Social Research Council’s ‘Where do I belong?’ photo competition. Before joining North Star, I was head designer at a global fashion brand for over five years – creativity has always been at the core of what I do, both in and outside work.
What’s the value to you and your business of being part of the Sub 36 network?
Sub36 lets us connect with driven, like- minded young professionals who are often overlooked in traditional networking. It opens doors to fresh talent, new collaborations and meaningful relationships – helping us support, inspire and grow alongside the next generation of leaders, while showcasing North Star’s expertise.
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