Now we are six

From 'kitchen table central' to buzzing office and bulging diaries. One will soon become six and on Push Start Marketing’s second birthday, this is the story so far...

'When I was one, I had just begun'

You may remember my blog, or heard me talk on the subject of my first year in business. '10 things I've learnt in 12 months of running my own business', was a cathartic exercise, given to me by my business coach Charly Cox, initially to clarify my progress and look back at how far I had actually come in that first year. It was the advice I would have given myself to survive that first year, and attracted a lot of comment on LinkedIn, became a blog and even a presentation at a Networking event. I’d made it through my first year in business, but Push Start Marketing was growing and kitchen table central wasn't cutting it any longer.

'When I was two, I was nearly new. When I was three I was hardly me'

Hilary had already been with me for a few months, ardently working away alongside me and the dogs in the kitchen. I felt a new step (and blog) coming on... 'When is the right time to move into an office?'  A good question, one which was answered before I had finished writing and so we moved to Church Green. Lauren joined us soon after and we became a team.

An office, two new members of Push Start Marketing and we were growing! Our clients grew with us and we were proud to introduce anyone who came, to our new office and renewed pride in our company.

'When I was four I was not much more. When I was five we became alive'

Jess, our graphic designer came along and all of a sudden, the office was full - to bursting point. After weeks of squeezing laptops on the corner of desks or organising diaries for desk sharing, it became obvious that more space was required. Wise words came to me from my blog the previous September, 'Is business child's play? Dr Seuss' wise words for entrepreneurs'.

“If things start happening, don't worry, don't stew, just go right along and you'll start happening too.” – Dr. Suess

And then came office number two. We moved in to a new office suite - yes suite, in April this year. We have a small meeting room, kitchenette and ensuite facilities. Everyone has their own desk now. Still, we are growing so along came Sam. With a background in PR, Sam is the most recent addition to our group and Push Start Marketing is becoming bigger and more rounded.

'But soon to be six, we're as clever as clever, so can we still grow? Never say never!'

So, who is number six? Jo has recently joined the company. She is coming on board to keep everything running smoothly, to make sure letters and emails are sent and answered, diaries are never too busy and the buzz is always a mellow one.

As I have moved from a freelance to a company or agency I have strived to retain the same goals, values and standards (not to mention clients) through my team. Although my office, client base, prices and team have changed the same helpful, approachable, friendly and honest core remains the same.