Blackpool-based specialist accountants for contractors, Danbro, is bucking the trend of decreasing sales and rising unemployment by continuing to grow its business in 2009.
The town has suffered a big rise in its jobless total in recent months, with latest figures showing over 3,300 people now claiming jobseekers’ allowance, following cutbacks at several high-profile firms and the abandonment of job creation schemes such as the ‘super casino’.
But Danbro’s success has continued, with eight new members of staff recruited so far this year, buoyed by strong demand for its umbrella and limited company services, aimed at the thousands of temporary and freelance workers in the UK.
The firm opened an office in London last July, and expanded into Manchester earlier this year. It also acquired rival firm Safe Business Solutions (SBS), bringing its client base to around 2,700 active contractors and just over 1,000 limited companies.
It also recently achieved ISO9001 accreditation, which confirms it adheres to an internationally-agreed set of standards for its management systems, and an Investors in People award in recognition of the training and development of its staff, while it has continued to invest in IT with the launch of a new website and back office within the last six months.
Danbro’s Gareth Richardson said: “Blackpool’s unemployment figures are increasing at a higher rate than the national average and potentially undesirable job creation exercises such as the ’super casino’ have failed. Danbro is creating and safeguarding long-term, highly skilled and highly trained jobs in the region.”
Danbro is not resting on its laurels, and is set to continue its expansion with plans to open a second office in London as well as one in Birmingham later this year.
For more information contact Danbro on:
Head Office: 01253 600140
London Office: 0207 836 84000
Manchester Office: 0161 238 4918
or visit www.danbro.co.uk
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Danbro are an Umbrella Company providing accounting services to thousands of Contractors and temporary workers throughout the UK.
As accountants for contractors we aim to:
MAXIMISE YOUR NET EARNINGS
MINIMISE ADMINISTRATION
GIVE YOU TOTAL PEACE OF MIND
Whether you choose to run your own Limited Company where prices start at just £80 + vat or wish to work through a Danbro Umbrella Company for only £20 p/w, we can help you to work out which accounting option works best for you.
For more information contact Danbro at
Head Office on 01253 600140
Danbro London Office on 0207 836 8400
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